Rick Overton
ActingAbout Rick Overton
Raised in New Jersey and New York, Overton comes from a musical family. His father, Hal Overton, was Thelonious Monk's big band arranger as well as a music teacher at the Juilliard Institute. His mother, Nancy Overton aka Anne Swain Overton, sang in personal appearances as a member of The Chordettes, the girl group most famous for their singles "Lollipop" and "Mr. Sandman". Rick has dabbled in the music industry himself as he plays the harmonica occasionally with local blues bands. Rick began his stand-up career while in high school as one half of the comedy team "Overton & Sullivan" but eventually went solo as he broke in at the New York Improvisation in the early 1970s. IMDb Mini Biography By: Maggie Houtz
Rick Overton Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Rick Overton 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 Rick Overton's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 38% of Rick Overton'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 6th Annual Young Comedians, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Rick Overton Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Rick Overton's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Rick Overton has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Robin's Wish | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Mother's Little Helpers | Danny Ray | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Duck Duck Goose | Stanley (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | A Futile and Stupid Gesture | First Publisher | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Dave Made a Maze | Hobo | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Escaping Dad | Tulsa Ted | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Dying Laughing | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | A Haunted House 2 | Professor Wilde | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Noobz | Martin Wilson | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Meridian | Alan Greggs | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Seven Year Hitch | D. Green | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Alone Up There | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Bad Teacher | Philip | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Dinner for Schmucks | Chuck | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | A Fork in the Road | Sheriff Thompson | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Jelly | Tad Wasserstein | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | I Am Comic | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | The Informant! | Terry Wilson | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Wonder Woman | Slick (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | A Plumm Summer | Agent Brinkman | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Cloverfield | Frantic Man | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Heckler | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Astronaut Farmer | Arnold 'Arnie' Millard | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Fun with Dick and Jane | Head Shop Clerk | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Aristocrats | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Family Plan | Owens | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Motocross Kids | Hook | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Taxi | Man at Taxi Convention | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Northfork | Rudolph | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Eight Legged Freaks | Pete Willis | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Jackpot | Roland | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | EDtv | Barry | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Devil in the Flesh | Dr. Milletson | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Love Bug | The General | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Mrs. Doubtfire | Maitre D' | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Groundhog Day | Ralph | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Galaxies Are Colliding | Rex | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | The Rocketeer | South Seas Patron | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Blind Fury | Tector Pike | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Traxx | Frank Williams | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Earth Girls Are Easy | Dr. Rick | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Willow | Franjean | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Willow: The Making of an Adventure | Franjean | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Double Switch | Deejay | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Modern Girls | Marsalis | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Gung Ho | Googie | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Stripper | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Beverly Hills Cop | Bonded Warehouse Night Supervisor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | The 6th Annual Young Comedians | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Target... Earth? | Ino The Computer (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
Rick Overton - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Rick Overton?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Rick Overton is "The 6th Annual Young Comedians" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Rick Overton acted in?
Rick Overton has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Rick Overton?
Other notable films include "Groundhog Day", "Willow: The Making of an Adventure", and "Wonder Woman".