Scott Glenn - Actor Profile

Scott Glenn

Acting
Updated: May 09, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 26, 1939
Birth Place: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

About Scott Glenn

Theodore Scott Glenn (born January 26, 1939) is an American actor. His roles have included Bill Lester in She Came to the Valley (1979), Pfc Glenn Kelly in Nashville (1975), Wes Hightower in Urban Cowboy (1980), astronaut Alan Shepard in The Right Stuff (1983), Emmett in Silverado (1985), Captain Bart Mancuso in The Hunt for Red October (1990), Jack Crawford in The Silence of the Lambs (1991), John Adcox in Backdraft (1991), Bill Burton in Absolute Power (1997), Roger in Training Day (2001), Ezra Kramer in The Bourne Ultimatum (2007), Chris Chenery in Secretariat (2010), Kevin Garvey Sr. in the HBO series The Leftovers (2014–2017), and as Stick in the Marvel Cinematic Universe series Daredevil (2015–2016) and The Defenders (2017).

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Scott Glenn Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Scott Glenn reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 72% of Scott Glenn'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 Verne Miller Story, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Scott Glenn Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Scott Glenn's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
The Verne Miller Story (1988) movie poster
★10.0

The Verne Miller Story: Upon his release from prison, Verne Miller works his way into Al Capone's organization. He becomes a top assassin and ea

The Verne Miller Story

1988•Drama
★10.0
In Pursuit of Treasure (1972) movie poster
★10.0

In Pursuit of Treasure: In Pursuit of Treasure was shot over 11 weeks in 1970 with Panavision cameras in Kanab, Utah, with union waivers, a $220

In Pursuit of Treasure

1972
★10.0
The Outside Woman (1989) movie poster
★10.0

The Outside Woman: A factory worker is convinced to hijack a helicopter and help two prisoners escape from jail.

The Outside Woman

1989•Drama
★9.5
Hollywood's Greatest Villains (2005) movie poster
★9.5

Hollywood's Greatest Villains: Villains have always been with us. In a war-plagued world, brutality and corruption embody our darkest fears--all that i

Hollywood's Greatest Villains

2005•Documentary
★8.3
Apocalypse Now (1979) movie poster
★8.3

Apocalypse Now: At the height of the Vietnam war, Captain Benjamin Willard is sent on a dangerous mission that, officially, "does not ex

Apocalypse Now

1979•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Scott Glenn has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2026 Greenland 2: Migration Dale Average Similar →
2023 The Hill Red Murff Super Hit Similar →
2020 Greenland Dale Hit Similar →
2015 Urban Cowboy: The Rise and Fall of Gilley's Self Super Hit Similar →
2012 The Bourne Legacy Ezra Kramer Average Similar →
2011 Sucker Punch Wise Man Average Similar →
2010 Secretariat Chris Chenery Hit Similar →
2008 W. Donald Rumsfeld Average Similar →
2008 Nights in Rodanthe Robert Torrelson Average Similar →
2008 Camille Sheriff Foster Average Similar →
2007 The Bourne Ultimatum CIA Director Ezra Kramer Hit Similar →
2007 Freedom Writers Steve Gruwell Super Hit Similar →
2005 Hollywood's Greatest Villains Self Super Hit Similar →
2005 Faith of My Fathers Jack McCain Average Similar →
2003 A Painted House Eli 'Pappy' Chandler Hit Similar →
2003 Seabiscuit Narrator Super Hit Similar →
2002 Buffalo Soldiers Sergeant Lee Average Similar →
2002 Page to Screen: 'The Silence of the Lambs' Self Hit Similar →
2001 The Shipping News Jack Buggit Average Similar →
2001 Training Day Roger Super Hit Similar →
2001 Inside the Labyrinth: The Making of 'The Silence of the Lambs' Self Hit Similar →
2001 The Seventh Stream Owen Quinn Hit Similar →
2000 The Making of The Virgin Suicides Self Hit Similar →
2000 The Virgin Suicides Father Moody Hit Similar →
1999 The Making of Silverado Self Hit Similar →
1997 Absolute Power Bill Burton Hit Similar →
1997 Larga distancia - Hit Similar →
1996 Carla's Song Bradley Hit Similar →
1996 Courage Under Fire Gartner Hit Similar →
1995 Reckless Lloyd Hit Similar →
1995 Tall Tale: The Unbelievable Adventure J.P. Stiles Average Similar →
1992 The Player Scott Glenn Hit Similar →
1991 Mara Henry Super Hit Similar →
1991 Backdraft John 'Axe' Adcox Hit Similar →
1991 My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys H.D. Dalton Average Similar →
1991 The Silence of the Lambs Jack Crawford Super Hit Similar →
1990 The Hunt for Red October CDR Bart Mancuso (USS Dallas) Hit Similar →
1989 The Outside Woman Jesse Smith Super Hit Similar →
1988 Intrigue Crawford Average Similar →
1988 The Verne Miller Story Verne Miller Super Hit Similar →
1986 As Summers Die Willie Croft Hit Similar →
1985 Silverado Emmett Hit Similar →
1984 The River Joe Wade Average Similar →
1983 The Right Stuff Alan Shepard Hit Similar →
1981 Cattle Annie and Little Britches Bill Dalton Hit Similar →
1980 Urban Cowboy Wes Hit Similar →
1979 Apocalypse Now Lieutenant Richard M. Colby Super Hit Similar →
1975 Nashville Pfc. Glenn Kelly Hit Similar →
1972 In Pursuit of Treasure - Super Hit Similar →
1970 The Baby Maker Tad Jacks Average Similar →

Scott Glenn - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Scott Glenn?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Scott Glenn is "The Verne Miller Story" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Scott Glenn acted in?

Scott Glenn has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Scott Glenn?

Other notable films include "In Pursuit of Treasure", "The Outside Woman", and "Hollywood's Greatest Villains".

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