Richard Lynch
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Richard Lynch (February 12, 1940 – June 19, 2012) was an American actor best known for portraying villains in films and television. His film credits included The Sword and the Sorcerer, Invasion USA, The Seven-Ups, Scarecrow, Little Nikita, Bad Dreams, God Told Me To, and Halloween. He appeared in science fiction productions, including Battlestar Galactica (as Wolfe) and its sequel series Galactica 1980 (as Commander Xaviar). He also appeared in such shows as Starsky and Hutch, Baretta, T. J. Hooker, Blue Thunder, Airwolf, The A-Team, Charmed and Star Trek: The Next Generation. Description above from the Wikipedia article Richard Lynch, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Richard Lynch Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Richard Lynch 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 Lynch's work falls within the Action genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 36% of Richard Lynch'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 The Phoenix, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Richard Lynch Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Richard Lynch's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Richard Lynch has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | The Lords of Salem | Reverend Hawthorne (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Holy Grail in America | Himself - New England Antiquities Research Association | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Laid to Rest | Mr. Jones | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Halloween | Principal Chambers | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Strike Zone | Adm. Douglas Lamport | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Eastside | Mihalas Gabriel | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Battlestar Galactica: The Second Coming | Count Iblis | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Enemy Action | Dimitri | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Love and War II | Cimino | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Total Force | Dr. Edmund Wellington | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Lone Tiger | Rossner | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Diamond Run | Sloan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Vendetta | Dr. David Wilson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Takedown | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Scanner Cop | Karl Glock | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Necronomicon | Jethro De Lapoer | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Puppet Master III: Toulon's Revenge | Major Krauss | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Merlin | Pendragon | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Trancers II | Dr. Wardo | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | The Last Hero | Montoro | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Lockdown | James Garrett | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Videozone: The Making of "Puppet Master III" | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Forbidden Dance | Benjamin Maxwell | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Kojak: Flowers For Matty | Sands | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Return to Justice | Sheriff Jethro Lincoln | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Bad Dreams | Harris | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Little Nikita | Scuba | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Chopper Wars | Himself | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | The Barbarians | Kadar | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Invasion U.S.A. | Mikhail Rostov | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Cut and Run | Colonel Brian Horne | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Treasure: In Search of the Golden Horse | Narrator (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | White Water Rebels | William Devine | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Sword and the Sorcerer | Cromwell | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Sizzle | Johnny O'Brien | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Phoenix | Justin Preminger | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Conquest of the Earth | Cmdr. Xavier | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Formula | General Helmut Kladen / Frank Tedesco | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story | Sam Shockley | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Ninth Configuration | 2nd Cyclist | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Steel | Dancer | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Vampire | Prince Anton Voytek | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Stunts | Pete Lustig | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Baron | Joey | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | God Told Me To | Bernard Phillips | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Starsky & Hutch | Zane | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Open Season | Art | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Seven-Ups | Moon | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Scarecrow | Jack Riley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | LSD: Trip to Where? | self | Super Hit | Similar → |
Richard Lynch - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Richard Lynch?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Richard Lynch is "The Phoenix" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Richard Lynch acted in?
Richard Lynch has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Richard Lynch?
Other notable films include "Chopper Wars", "Sizzle", and "Takedown".