What is Richard O'Brien's latest movie?

Richard O'Brien's most recent film is "The Kids Who Knew Too Much" (1980).

Is Richard O'Brien a good actor?

Richard O'Brien has an average audience rating of 6.5/10 across 26 films on movieMx, with standout performances in The Two-Five, High Velocity, The Golden Gate Murders.

Richard O'Brien

Q: What is the best movie of Richard O'Brien?

According to audience ratings on movieMx, the best movie starring Richard O'Brien is "The Two-Five" with a rating of 9.0/10.

Acting

Updated: May 12, 2026

26Total Films

9.0 Highest Rated

Born: Jul 14, 1917

Birth Place: Fargo, North Dakota, USA

Richard O'Brien Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Richard O'Brien reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 26 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 62% of Richard O'Brien'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 Two-Five, which stands out as a key performance.

Best Richard O'Brien Movies Ranked

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

★9.0

★9.0

The Two-Five: A police show pilot movie dealing with two eager-beaver cops who try to set up a major narcotics bust anonymously becaus

The Two-Five

1978•Crime

★9.0

★9.0

High Velocity: Ben Gazzara and Paul Winfield play Vietnam veterans turned mercenaries who are hired to rescue a kidnapped executive.

High Velocity

1976•Action

★8.4

The Golden Gate Murders (1979) movie poster

★8.4

The Golden Gate Murders: An elderly, venerable priest goes over the side of the Golden Gate Bridge and everyone except his nurse, Sister Benecia,

The Golden Gate Murders

1979•Crime

★8.3

★8.3

The Art of Crime: A Romani antique dealer, who is also a private detective, gets involved in a murder case when one of his colleagues is a

The Art of Crime

1975•Crime

★7.5

The Whiz Kid and the Carnival Caper (1976) movie poster

★7.5

The Whiz Kid and the Carnival Caper: Daffy Fernald loses her brother's toy rocket when it flies into a storm drain. She knows Alvin will be upset if he finds

The Whiz Kid and the Carnival Caper

1976•Family

Full Filmography

Every movie Richard O'Brien has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1980	The Kids Who Knew Too Much	Commissioner Avery	Super Hit	Similar →
1979	The Golden Gate Murders	Bridge Foreman	Super Hit	Similar →
1979	The Ordeal of Patty Hearst	Holman	Hit	Similar →
1978	Heaven Can Wait	Advisor to Former Owner	Hit	Similar →
1978	The Two-Five	Chief	Super Hit	Similar →
1977	The Pack	Dodge	Hit	Similar →
1977	Looking for Mr. Goodbar	Father Timothy	Average	Similar →
1976	The Shaggy D.A.	Desk Sergeant	Average	Similar →
1976	High Velocity	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1976	No Deposit, No Return	Capt. Boland	Average	Similar →
1976	The Whiz Kid and the Carnival Caper	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1975	The Art of Crime	Chief of Detectives	Super Hit	Similar →
1975	Returning Home	Mr. Cameron	Hit	Similar →
1974	Nightmare Honeymoon	Sheriff	Average	Similar →
1974	In Tandem	Construction Boss	Hit	Similar →
1973	The Thief Who Came to Dinner	Sgt. Del Conte	Hit	Similar →
1973	Under the Law: Arrest and Seize	Sergeant	Flop	Similar →
1972	Ransom for a Dead Man	Priest	Hit	Similar →
1972	The Honkers	Matt Weber	Average	Similar →
1972	The Loners	Driver	Hit	Similar →
1971	The Andromeda Strain	Grimes	Hit	Similar →
1971	Incident in San Francisco	Jasper Mahoney	Average	Similar →
1970	Pieces of Dreams	Monsignor Francis Hurley	Flop	Similar →
1968	Madigan	Det. O'Brien	Average	Similar →
1967	Rough Night in Jericho	Frank Ryan	Hit	Similar →
1966	Chamber of Horrors	Dr. Romulus Cobb	Average	Similar →

Richard O'Brien - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Richard O'Brien?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Richard O'Brien is "The Two-Five" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Richard O'Brien acted in?

Richard O'Brien has been featured in at least 26 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Richard O'Brien?

Other notable films include "High Velocity", "The Golden Gate Murders", and "The Art of Crime".