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.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Richard Bradford reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Richard Bradford'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 24% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Richard Bradford remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Untouchables, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Richard Bradford Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Richard Bradford's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Richard Bradford.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | The Lost City | Don Donoso Fellove | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Hawaiian Gardens | Shulzov | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | The Man from Elysian Fields | Edward Rodgers | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Just the Ticket | Benny Moran | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Rag and Bone | Evan Moran | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Gold Coast | Frank DiCilia | Flop | 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 | 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 | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | The Crossing Guard | Stuart Booth | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Final Mission | Maurice Vick | Flop | 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 | Man Against the Mob: The Chinatown Murders | Terry O'Brien | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Wildfire | Gene | Flop | 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 | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Sweet Revenge | Gen. George Markham | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Best Kept Secrets | Chief Gilmore | Super 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 → |
| 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 → |
| 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 "The Untouchables" with a rating of 7.8/10.
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 "Best Kept Secrets", "Missing", and "The Trip to Bountiful".