Richard Dysart
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Richard Allen Dysart (March 30, 1929 – April 5, 2015) was an American actor. He is best known for his role as senior partner Leland McKenzie in the television series L.A. Law (1986–1994), for which he won a 1992 Primetime Emmy Award as Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series after four consecutive nominations. In film, he held supporting roles in The Hospital (1971), Being There (1979), The Thing (1982), Mask (1985), Pale Rider (1985) and Wall Street (1987). Description above from the Wikipedia article Richard Dysart, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Richard Dysart Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Richard Dysart 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 Dysart's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 48% of Richard Dysart'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 Shadow Game, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Richard Dysart Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Richard Dysart's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Richard Dysart has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Everything Is Terrible! The Movie | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Proteus: A Nineteenth Century Vision | The Ancient Mariner (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | L.A. Law: The Movie | Leland McKenzie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Todd McFarlane's Spawn 2 | Cogliostro | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Hard Rain | Henry Sears | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Corwin | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | A Child Is Missing | Riley Hallihan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Truman | Henry L. Stimson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Panther | J. Edgar Hoover | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Marilyn & Bobby: Her Final Affair | J. Edgar Hoover | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Back to the Future Part III | Barbwire Salesman | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Day One | President Harry S. Truman | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Mickey's 60th Birthday | Leland McKenzie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Moving Target | Arthur Cambridge | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Your Alcohol I.Q. | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Wall Street | Cromwell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Jay Leno's Family Comedy Hour | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Six Against the Rock | Warden James Johnston | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Last Days of Patton | Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Warning Sign | Dr. Nielsen | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Pale Rider | Coy LaHood | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Mask | Abe | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | The Falcon and the Snowman | Dr. Lee | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Malice in Wonderland | Louis B. Mayer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Missing Children: A Mother's Story | Hunter Burgess | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Thing | Dr. Copper | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Bitter Harvest | Dr. Morton Freeman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | People vs. Jean Harris | Judge Russell R. Leggett | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Ordeal of Dr. Mudd | Edwin Stanton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Bogie | Jack Warner | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Being There | Dr. Robert Allenby | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Meteor | Secretary of Defense | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | Churchill and the Generals | Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Prophecy | Trevor Isley | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | First, You Cry | Dr. Brennerman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | An Enemy of the People | Aslaksen | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | It Happened One Christmas | Peter Bailey | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Court-Martial of George Armstrong Custer | President Ulysses S. Grant | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Riding with Death | Leonard Driscoll | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Hindenburg | Lehman | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Day of the Locust | Claude Estee | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman | Master Bryant | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Crazy World of Julius Vrooder | Father | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Terminal Man | Dr. John Ellis | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Hospital | Dr. Welbeck | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Sporting Club | Spengler | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Lost Man | Barnes | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | Shadow Game | Jerry Arnst | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Petulia | Motel Receptionist | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Love with the Proper Stranger | Accountant (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
Richard Dysart - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Richard Dysart?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Richard Dysart is "Shadow Game" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Richard Dysart acted in?
Richard Dysart has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Richard Dysart?
Other notable films include "Churchill and the Generals", "The Thing", and "Corwin".