Leo Burmester
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Leo Burmester (February 1, 1944 - June 28, 2007) was an American actor. Burmester worked for director John Sayles several times, including in Passion Fish (1992) and Lone Star (1996), and also for directors such as John Schlesinger and Sidney Lumet, and as the Apostle Nathaniel in Martin Scorsese's The Last Temptation of Christ (1988). Description above from the Wikipedia article Leo Burmester, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Leo Burmester reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 42 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Leo Burmester's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 48% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Leo Burmester remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Broadway's Lost Treasures II, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Leo Burmester Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Leo Burmester's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Leo Burmester.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | The History of 'Cruising' | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Exorcising 'Cruising' | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | The History of 'Cruising' | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | America Brown | Bo Williams | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Broadway's Lost Treasures II | Monsieur Thénardier (segment "Les Misérables") | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Red Betsy | Emmet Rounds | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Gangs of New York | Telegraph Operator #1 (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | City by the Sea | Lieutenant Katt | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Monday Night Mayhem | Carl Lindemann | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Limbo | Harmon King | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Speed of Life | Dad | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Getting to Know You | Lamar Pike, Sr. | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Dumbarton Bridge | Jack | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | River Red | Judge Perkins | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Eye of the Storm | Dallas | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Secret of Mulan | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Switchback | Clyde 'Shorty' Callahan | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Devil's Advocate | Florida Prosecutor | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | ...First Do No Harm | Bob Purdue | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Old Man | Plump Convict | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Mistrial | Commissioner Russell Crane | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Lone Star | Cody | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Truman | Frank Vassar | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | The Neon Bible | Bobbie Lee Taylor | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | The Great Elephant Escape | Ethridge | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | A Perfect World | Tom Adler | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Under Pressure: Making 'The Abyss' | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Passion Fish | Reeves | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Innocent Blood | Flinton | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Article 99 | Shooter Polaski | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | William Shakespeare's Hamlet | Osric | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | The Abyss | Catton ‘Catfish’ De Vries | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Big Business | Bum | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | The Last Temptation of Christ | Nathaniel, Apostle | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Broadcast News | Jane's Dad | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Sweet Liberty | Hank | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | Odd Jobs | Wylie D. Daiken | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | The House of God | Dr. Gath | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | Daniel | FBI #1 | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Precious Blood | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Rattlesnake in a Cooler | The doctor / prisoner | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Cruising | Water Sport | Hit | Similar → |
Leo Burmester - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Leo Burmester?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Leo Burmester is "Broadway's Lost Treasures II" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Leo Burmester acted in?
Leo Burmester has been featured in at least 42 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Leo Burmester?
Other notable films include "Precious Blood", "Under Pressure: Making 'The Abyss'", and "The History of 'Cruising'".