Tessa Richarde

Acting

Freshness: Jan 13, 2026

11Total Films

7.1 Highest Rated

Born: May 30, 1955

Birth Place: Pinehurst, North Carolina, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Tessa Richarde reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 11 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Tessa Richarde's filmography leans towards the Comedy 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 36% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Tessa Richarde remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in National Lampoon's Vacation, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Tessa Richarde Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Tessa Richarde's career based on audience ratings.

★7.1

National Lampoon's Vacation (1983) movie poster

★7.1

National Lampoon's Vacation — Clark Griswold is on a quest to take his family to the Walley World theme park for a vacation, but things don't go exact

National Lampoon's Vacation

1983•Comedy

★6.6

The Last American Virgin (1982) movie poster

★6.6

The Last American Virgin — The friendship of a group of young friends struggling with teen sex, drugs, and work is jeopardized by a romantic intere

The Last American Virgin

1982•Comedy

★6.5

★6.5

Happy — A former child show host misses the good old days. He and his sidekick from the show are doing a gig when the place gets

Happy

1983•Crime

★6.5

★6.5

Max Dugan Returns — An English teacher and struggling single mother has her life disrupted when the father who abandoned her as a child come

Max Dugan Returns

1983•Comedy

★6.3

★6.3

Bronco Billy — An idealistic, modern-day cowboy struggles to keep his Wild West show afloat in the face of hard luck and waning interes

Bronco Billy

1980•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Tessa Richarde.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1988	Frank Nitti: The Enforcer	-	Average	Similar →
1985	This Wife for Hire	Brenda	Flop	Similar →
1983	Happy	Foxy lady #2	Hit	Similar →
1983	National Lampoon's Vacation	Motel Guest	Hit	Similar →
1983	Max Dugan Returns	Blonde at Shoe Store	Hit	Similar →
1982	The Last American Virgin	Brenda	Hit	Similar →
1982	Cat People	Billie	Average	Similar →
1982	The Beach Girls	Doreen	Flop	Similar →
1980	Any Which Way You Can	Sweet Sue	Average	Similar →
1980	Bronco Billy	Mitzi Fritts	Average	Similar →
1980	Murder Can Hurt You!	Sophia	Flop	Similar →

Tessa Richarde - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Tessa Richarde?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Tessa Richarde is "National Lampoon's Vacation" with a rating of 7.1/10.

How many movies has Tessa Richarde acted in?

Tessa Richarde has been featured in at least 11 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Tessa Richarde?

Other notable films include "The Last American Virgin", "Happy", and "Max Dugan Returns".