Richard Bradford
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Richard Bradford (November 10, 1934 – March 22, 2016) was an American actor, known for his lead role as former CIA agent turned private eye McGill in the British television adventure series Man in a Suitcase, made by ITC and the films The Missouri Breaks, An Enemy of The People, The Legend of Billie Jean, The Untouchables, and Internal Affairs. His photograph was used as the sleeve image for The Smiths 1986 single, Panic.
Richard Bradford Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Richard Bradford 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 Richard Bradford'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 Bradford'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 Charleston, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Richard Bradford Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Richard Bradford's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Richard Bradford has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | The Lost City | Don Donoso Fellove | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | L.A. County 187 | Victor Canizales | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | The Man from Elysian Fields | Edward Rodgers | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Just the Ticket | Benny Moran | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Gold Coast | Frank DiCilia | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Hoodlum | Captain Foley | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Chamber | Wyn Lettner | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Cagney & Lacey: The View Through the Glass Ceiling | Martin Zibiski | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Steal Big Steal Little | Nick Zingaro | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Indictment: The McMartin Trial | Ira Reiner | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Kingfish: A Story of Huey P. Long | Judge Benjamin Pavy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | The Crossing Guard | Stuart Booth | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Midnight Run for Your Life | Lieutenant Breem | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | When a Man Loves a Woman | Angry Man Watching TV (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Arctic Blue | Wilder | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Dr. Giggles | Officer Hank Magruder | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Cold Heaven | Monsignor Cassidy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Under Cover of Darkness | Nathan Franklin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Ambition | Jordan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Servants of Twilight | Henry Rankin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Bump in the Night | Sgt. Pete Mooney | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Internal Affairs | Grieb | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Night Game | Nelson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Heart of Dixie | Judge Courtney Claibourne | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Heart of Dixie | Judge Claibourne | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Man Against the Mob: The Chinatown Murders | Terry O'Brien | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Sunset | Captain Blackworth | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Permanent Record | Leo Verdell | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | The Milagro Beanfield War | Ladd Devine | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Little Nikita | Konstantin Karpov | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | The Untouchables | Mike | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Resting Place | Gen. Willard P. Hauer | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | The Trip to Bountiful | Sheriff | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | The Legend of Billie Jean | Pyatt | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | The Mean Season | Phil Wilson | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Badge of the Assassin | L.J. Delsa | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Sweet Revenge | Gen. George Markham | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Best Kept Secrets | Chief Gilmore | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Running Hot | Tom Bond | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Lookin' to Get Out | Bernie Gold | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Hammett | Detective Bradford | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Escape Artist | Sam (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Missing | Andrew Babcock | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | More American Graffiti | Major Creech | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | Charleston | Cluskey | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Goin' South | Sheriff Kyle | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | An Enemy of the People | Captain Forster | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Missouri Breaks | Pete Marker | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Operation Heartbeat | Dr. Joseph Gannon | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Chase | Damon Fuller | Hit | Similar → |
Richard Bradford - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Richard Bradford?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Richard Bradford is "Charleston" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Richard Bradford acted in?
Richard Bradford has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Richard Bradford?
Other notable films include "Operation Heartbeat", "The Untouchables", and "Cagney & Lacey: The View Through the Glass Ceiling".