Richard Backus - Actor Profile

Richard Backus

Acting
Updated: May 17, 2026
11Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 28, 1945

Richard Backus Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Richard Backus reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 11 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 36% of Richard Backus'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 Beyond the Horizon, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Richard Backus Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Richard Backus's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Beyond the Horizon (1975) movie poster
★10.0

Beyond the Horizon: On a Connecticut farm, James Mayo's two sons both love Ruth Atkins. Robert, the younger son, is sickly and dreams of esc

Beyond the Horizon

1975•Drama
★8.5
Camelot (1982) movie poster
★8.5

Camelot: Shot live from the Winter Garden Theatre in New York City, this presentation of the 1980 Broadway revival of the beloved

Camelot

1982•Romance
★7.5
Judge Horton and the Scottsboro Boys (1976) movie poster
★7.5

Judge Horton and the Scottsboro Boys: In 1930s Alabama, nine young black men are accused of raping two white women. The judge in the case, unlike the rest of

Judge Horton and the Scottsboro Boys

1976•Drama
★7.0
M.A.D.D.: Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (1983) movie poster
★7.0

M.A.D.D.: Mothers Against Drunk Drivers: A mother relentlessly tries to spearhead a movement for national anti-drunk driver legislation after her own daughter be

M.A.D.D.: Mothers Against Drunk Drivers

1983•Drama
★6.3
Dead of Night (1974) movie poster
★6.3

Dead of Night: A young soldier who was thought to be killed in Vietnam returns home and exhibits disturbing behavior, much to the confu

Dead of Night

1974•Horror

Full Filmography

Every movie Richard Backus has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1984 Flight 90: Disaster on the Potomac Larry Nichols Flop Similar →
1984 Why Me? Civilian Doctor Average Similar →
1983 M.A.D.D.: Mothers Against Drunk Drivers Dr. Schumwaith Hit Similar →
1982 Camelot Mordred Super Hit Similar →
1981 The Gentleman Bandit Attorney Average Similar →
1980 The First Deadly Sin Walt Ashman Average Similar →
1977 Soldier's Home Harold Krebs Average Similar →
1976 Ah, Wilderness! Richard Miller Flop Similar →
1976 Judge Horton and the Scottsboro Boys Dr. Lynch Super Hit Similar →
1975 Beyond the Horizon Robert Mayo Super Hit Similar →
1974 Dead of Night Andy Brooks Average Similar →

Richard Backus - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Richard Backus?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Richard Backus is "Beyond the Horizon" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Richard Backus acted in?

Richard Backus has been featured in at least 11 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Richard Backus?

Other notable films include "Camelot", "Judge Horton and the Scottsboro Boys", and "M.A.D.D.: Mothers Against Drunk Drivers".

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