Robert Picardo
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Robert Picardo (born October 27, 1953) is an American actor. He is best known for his portrayals of Dr. Dick Richards on ABC's China Beach, the Emergency Medical Hologram (EMH), also known as The Doctor, on UPN's Star Trek: Voyager, The Cowboy in Innerspace, Joe "The Meat Man" Morton on Home Improvement, Coach Cutlip on The Wonder Years (where he received an Emmy nomination), Ben Wheeler in Wagons East, and as Richard Woolsey in the Canadian-American military science fiction television series Stargate SG-1, Stargate Atlantis, and Stargate Universe.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Robert Picardo 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: Comedy
The majority of Robert Picardo's filmography leans towards the Comedy 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 34% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Robert Picardo remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Ben, frankly., which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Robert Picardo Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Robert Picardo's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Robert Picardo.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Werewolf Game | Bill | Flop | Similar → |
| 2024 | Space Command Redemption | Yusef Sekander | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | A Biltmore Christmas | Harold Balaban | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Confess, Fletch | Count Clementi Arbogastes De Grassi | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Discontinued | Theodore | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Ben, frankly. | Caesar | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Buttons | Mr. Wentworth | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | A Bad Feeling | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | The Meddler | Cos | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Hail, Caesar! | Rabbi | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Occupants | Dr Alan Peterson | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | That Guy Dick Miller | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Atlas Shrugged: Part II | Dr. Robert Stadler | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Beethoven's Christmas Adventure | Smirch | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | The Candidate | Carl Tucker | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | The Captains | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Quantum Quest: A Cassini Space Odyssey | Milton (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Ben 10: Race Against Time | Principal White | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Homecoming | Kurt Rand | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Looney Tunes: Back in Action | Acme VP, Rhetorical Questions | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Justice League: The Savage Time | Blackhawk/Nazi Solider | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Star Trek: Voyager - Dark Frontier | The Doctor | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Small Soldiers | Ralph, Clean Room Technician | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Second Civil War | Godfrey | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Star Trek: First Contact | Enterprise EMH | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Star Trek: 30 Years and Beyond | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | The Pagemaster | Pirate (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Runaway Daughters | Mr. Cahn | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | White Mile | Tom Horton | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Fatal Deception: Mrs. Lee Harvey Oswald | David Lifton | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Matinee | Howard | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | The Witches of Eastwick | Raymond Gentry | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Motorama | Jerry the Policeman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | L.A. Story | Voicephone (voice) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Gremlins 2: The New Batch | Forster | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Total Recall | Johnnycab (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Loverboy | Dr. Reed Palmer | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | The 'Burbs | Joe, Garbageman #2 | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Dead Heat | Lt. Herzog | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Jack's Back | Dr. Carlos Battera | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Amazon Women on the Moon | Rick Raddnitz (segment "Roast Your Loved One") | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | The Man Who Fell to Earth | Agent Richard Morse | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Innerspace | The Cowboy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Back to School | Giorgio | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Legend | Meg Mucklebones | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Explorers | Starkiller / Wak / Wak and Neek's Father | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Star 80 | Interviewer | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Get Crazy | O'Connell | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Lois Gibbs and the Love Canal | Larry McGuinness | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Howling | Eddie Quist | Hit | Similar → |
Robert Picardo - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Robert Picardo?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Robert Picardo is "Ben, frankly." with a rating of 8.8/10.
How many movies has Robert Picardo acted in?
Robert Picardo has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Robert Picardo?
Other notable films include "A Bad Feeling", "The Candidate", and "Star Trek: First Contact".