Stephen Pearlman
ActingAbout Stephen Pearlman
Stephen Pearlman was an American actor. He appeared in films including The Iceman Cometh, Xanadu, Green Card, Quiz Show, The First Wives Club, Die Hard with a Vengeance, Private Parts, Pi (1998), and The Horse Whisperer. He had a recurring role on Husbands, Wives & Lovers. He also guest starred on TV series including Kojak, Barney Miller, Benson, Trapper John MD, LA Law, Kate & Allie, Law & Order, and Seinfeld. He also appeared in the mini-series A Woman Named Jackie.
Stephen Pearlman Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Stephen Pearlman reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 28 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Stephen Pearlman's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 39% of Stephen Pearlman'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 Return to Earth, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Stephen Pearlman Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Stephen Pearlman's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Stephen Pearlman has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Fear of Fiction | Mr. Basketball Head | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Pi | Rabbi Cohen | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Private Parts | Couple Looking for Apartment | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Die Hard: With a Vengeance | Dr. Fred Schiller | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Love and Betrayal: The Mia Farrow Story | Elkan Abramowitz (Uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Animal Room | Principal Jones | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Quiz Show | Judge Schweitzer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Cemetery Club | Rabbi | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | My New Gun | Al Schlyen | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Claude | Mr. Gold | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Hyde in Hollywood | Charles Hock | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Age Isn't Everything | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Green Card | Mr. Adler | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Criminal Justice | Judge Ratner | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Trapped In Silence | Dr. Rosenthal | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | A Deadly Business | Martin Prager | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Xanadu | Foreman | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | You Can't Take it With You | Mac | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | American Hot Wax | Peter Overmyer | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Perfect Gentlemen | Murray Rosenman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | A Question of Guilt | Herman Golob | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Corey: For the People | Nick Wolfe | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Rollercoaster | Bert Lyons | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Audrey Rose | Russ Rothman | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | Return to Earth | Dr. Hotfield | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Future Cop | Dorfman | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Serpico | Desk Sergeant (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Iceman Cometh | Chuck Morelo | Average | Similar → |
Stephen Pearlman - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Stephen Pearlman?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Stephen Pearlman is "Return to Earth" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Stephen Pearlman acted in?
Stephen Pearlman has been featured in at least 28 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Stephen Pearlman?
Other notable films include "Fear of Fiction", "Future Cop", and "Serpico".