Alan Manson

Acting

19Total Films

7.5 Highest Rated

Born: Jun 7, 1918

Birth Place: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

About Alan Manson

Alan Manson (born June 7, 1918-died March 5, 2002) appeared as Fred, a corrupt Chicago Police detective in the episode of Good Times titled "J.J.'s New Career: Part 2" in Season 4.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Alan Manson reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 19 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Alan Manson's filmography leans towards the Drama 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 26% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Alan Manson remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Devil's Advocate, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Alan Manson Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Alan Manson's career based on audience ratings.

★7.5

The Devil's Advocate (1997) movie poster

★7.5

The Devil's Advocate — Aspiring Florida defense lawyer Kevin Lomax accepts a job at a New York law firm. With the stakes getting higher every c

The Devil's Advocate

1997•Drama

★7.4

The Marcus-Nelson Murders (1973) movie poster

★7.4

The Marcus-Nelson Murders — A homicide detective begins to suspect that the black teenager accused of murdering two white girls is being framed by h

The Marcus-Nelson Murders

1973•TV Movie

★7.1

★7.1

Whiffs — Elliott Gould steals Army nerve gas to help him rob banks when he’s kicked out of the military after 15 years of service

Whiffs

1975•Crime

★7.1

★7.1

The Doors — The story of the famous and influential 1960s rock band and its lead singer and composer, Jim Morrison.

The Doors

1991•Music

★6.5

★6.5

The Rain People — When a housewife finds out she is pregnant, she runs out of town looking for freedom to reevaluate her life decisions.

The Rain People

1969•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Alan Manson.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1998	Montana	Paul	Average	Similar →
1997	The Devil's Advocate	Judge Sklar	Super Hit	Similar →
1997	Cafe Society	Judge Valente	Flop	Similar →
1993	The Cemetery Club	Abe Silverman	Flop	Similar →
1991	The Doors	Judge	Hit	Similar →
1981	People vs. Jean Harris	Dr. Henry Francis Ryan	Flop	Similar →
1980	Marriage Is Alive and Well	Dr. Tibbitt	Flop	Similar →
1976	Leadbelly	Captain Freeman	Average	Similar →
1975	Whiffs	Det. Sgt. Poultry	Hit	Similar →
1975	Switch	Murray Franklin	Flop	Similar →
1975	The Trial of Chaplain Jensen	Captain Atherton	Flop	Similar →
1973	Bang the Drum Slowly	Doc Loftus	Average	Similar →
1973	The Marcus-Nelson Murders	Sgt. Roberts	Hit	Similar →
1973	Poor Devil	Mr. Marley	Flop	Similar →
1971	Let's Scare Jessica to Death	Sam Dorker	Average	Similar →
1969	The Rain People	Lou	Hit	Similar →
1968	The Detective	Reporter (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1958	Cop Hater	Clark	Average	Similar →
1943	This Is the Army	Hunting Skit Straight Man /Jane Cowl	Average	Similar →

Alan Manson - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Alan Manson?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Alan Manson is "The Devil's Advocate" with a rating of 7.5/10.

How many movies has Alan Manson acted in?

Alan Manson has been featured in at least 19 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Alan Manson?

Other notable films include "The Marcus-Nelson Murders", "Whiffs", and "The Doors".