Michael Moriarty
ActingAbout Michael Moriarty
Michael Moriarty (born April 5, 1941) is an American-Canadian actor of stage and screen, and a jazz musician. He played Benjamin Stone for four seasons on the TV series Law & Order.
Michael Moriarty Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Michael Moriarty reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Michael Moriarty's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 48% of Michael Moriarty'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 House of Luk, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Michael Moriarty Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Michael Moriarty's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Michael Moriarty has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Of Things Past | Michael Dietrich | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | King Cohen: The Wild World of Filmmaker Larry Cohen | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Hitler Meets Christ | Hitler | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Pick Me Up | Jim Wheeler | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Neverwas | Dick | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Fugitives Run | Callohan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Mob Princess | Eddy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Living with the Dead | Adrian, Psychic | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Swimming Upstream | Morris Bird II | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Out of Line | Larry Frank | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | James Dean | Winton Dean | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Along Came a Spider | Senator Hank Rose | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | House of Luk | Mr. Kidd | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Children of Fortune | Sheriff Bast | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Woman Wanted | Richard | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Shiloh 2: Shiloh Season | Ray Preston | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Earthquake in New York | Captain Paul Stenning | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Major Crime | Gordon Tallas | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Arrow | President Dwight D. Eisenhower | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Galileo: On the Shoulders of Giants | Galileo Galilei | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Calm at Sunset | Russell Pfeiffer | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Shiloh | Ray Preston | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Crime of the Century | Governor Harold Hoffman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Courage Under Fire | Brigadier General Hershberg | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Managua | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Cagney & Lacey: True Convictions | Matthew Wylie | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Broken Silence | Father Mulligan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Born Too Soon | Fox Butterfield | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Tailspin: Behind the Korean Airliner Tragedy | Hank Daniels | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | The Secret of the Ice Cave | Manny Wise | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Frank Nitti: The Enforcer | Hugh Kelly | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | A Return to Salem's Lot | Joe Weber | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Odd Birds | Brother T.S. Murphy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | It's Alive III: Island of the Alive | Stephen Jarvis | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | The Hanoi Hilton | Williamson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | Troll | Harry Potter Sr. | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Pale Rider | Hull Barret | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | The Stuff | David 'Mo' Rutherford | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Blood Link | Keith Mannings / Craig Mannings | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Q: The Winged Serpent | Jimmy Quinn | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Who'll Stop the Rain | John Converse | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Deadliest Season | Gerry Miller | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Report to the Commissioner | Bo Lockley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Shoot It Black, Shoot It Blue | Herbert G. Rucker | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Glass Menagerie | Jim O'Connor | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Last Detail | Marine O. D. | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | A Summer Without Boys | Abe Battle | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Bang the Drum Slowly | Henry Wiggen | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Hickey & Boggs | Ballard | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | My Old Man's Place | Trubee Pell | Hit | Similar → |
Michael Moriarty - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Michael Moriarty?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Michael Moriarty is "House of Luk" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Michael Moriarty acted in?
Michael Moriarty has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Michael Moriarty?
Other notable films include "Odd Birds", "Major Crime", and "Cagney & Lacey: True Convictions".