Michael MacRae - Actor Profile

Michael MacRae

Acting
Updated: May 09, 2026
31Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 16, 1949
Birth Place: Salem, Massachusetts, USA

Michael MacRae Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Michael MacRae reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 31 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Michael MacRae's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 42% of Michael MacRae's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Goldie and the Bears, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Michael MacRae Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Michael MacRae's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Goldie and the Bears (1985) movie poster
★10.0

Goldie and the Bears: Following the death of a former football player turned private investigator, his daughter, his former coach, and three o

Goldie and the Bears

1985•Comedy
★10.0
Dear Detective (1979) movie poster
★10.0

Dear Detective: A female homicide detective is assigned to solve the murders of a series of local officials.

Dear Detective

1979
★8.2
Diagnosis Murder: Diagnosis of Murder (1992) movie poster
★8.2

Diagnosis Murder: Diagnosis of Murder: Convinced that his long-time patient Nick Osborn didn't murder his boss, Mark Sloan starts investigating the case himsel

Diagnosis Murder: Diagnosis of Murder

1992•Crime
★8.0
Simon & Simon: In Trouble Again (1995) movie poster
★8.0

Simon & Simon: In Trouble Again: En route to delivering an expensive yacht, Rick stops off in Seattle to visit A.J., who works there as an attorney. Howe

Simon & Simon: In Trouble Again

1995•TV Movie
★7.1
For the Love of Nancy (1994) movie poster
★7.1

For the Love of Nancy: The parents of an anorexic woman fight to save her life.

For the Love of Nancy

1994•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Michael MacRae has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2017 A Very Sordid Wedding Wilson Flop Similar →
2007 Wages of Sin - Flop Similar →
1997 Masterminds Foster Deroy Flop Similar →
1996 Shadow of a Doubt Walter Figer Hit Similar →
1996 Gone in a Heartbeat Special Agent Flop Similar →
1995 Legacy of Sin: The William Coit Story Carl Steely Flop Similar →
1995 Simon & Simon: In Trouble Again Seattle Lieutenant Super Hit Similar →
1994 The Beans of Egypt, Maine - Average Similar →
1994 For the Love of Nancy Uncle Tommy Hit Similar →
1994 Deadly Vows Det. Kostas Hit Similar →
1994 Don't Talk to Strangers Detective Sandstrum Flop Similar →
1994 The Patriots McKenzie Hit Similar →
1993 Without Warning: Terror in the Towers Jack Gerard Hit Similar →
1993 Better Off Dead. Frank Kellner Flop Similar →
1992 The Danger of Love: The Carolyn Warmus Story Carolyn's Attorney Flop Similar →
1992 Crazy in Love John Rice Flop Similar →
1992 Diagnosis Murder: Diagnosis of Murder Mr. Foss Super Hit Similar →
1991 Run O'Rourke Average Similar →
1990 Dead Reckoning Sheriff Flop Similar →
1988 Shoot to Kill Fournier Hit Similar →
1987 Summer School Mr. Winchester Average Similar →
1986 Welcome to 18 Gallpin Flop Similar →
1985 Goldie and the Bears Leo Burke Super Hit Similar →
1982 Tennessee Stallion Donnie Hit Similar →
1982 Isle of Secret Passion Dimitri Flop Similar →
1981 Madhouse Sam Edwards Average Similar →
1979 A Great Ride - Flop Similar →
1979 Dear Detective Det. Brock Super Hit Similar →
1979 Murder in Music City Chigger Wade Hit Similar →
1978 Coma Chief Resident Hit Similar →
1976 The Fall of the House of Usher The Friend Flop Similar →

Michael MacRae - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Michael MacRae?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Michael MacRae is "Goldie and the Bears" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Michael MacRae acted in?

Michael MacRae has been featured in at least 31 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Michael MacRae?

Other notable films include "Dear Detective", "Diagnosis Murder: Diagnosis of Murder", and "Simon & Simon: In Trouble Again".

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