Don MacKay

Acting

Freshness: Jan 13, 2026

42Total Films

8.5 Highest Rated

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Don MacKay reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 42 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: TV Movie

The majority of Don MacKay's filmography leans towards the TV Movie 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 21% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Don MacKay remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Amber Waves, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Don MacKay Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Don MacKay's career based on audience ratings.

★8.5

★8.5

Amber Waves — A drifter stranded in Kansas accepts a job offer from a wheat harvester who, in desperation over his cancer and financia

Amber Waves

1980•TV Movie

★7.5

★7.5

First Blood — When former Green Beret John Rambo is harassed by local law enforcement and arrested for vagrancy, he is forced to flee

First Blood

1982•Action

★7.4

★7.4

Nobody's Child — Fact-based drama about the life of Marie Balter, who spent most of her young life in mental institutions. At age 16, she

Nobody's Child

1986•Drama

★7.0

★7.0

Perry Mason Returns — When his former secretary is accused of a murder, Perry Mason gives up a judgeship to defend her.

Perry Mason Returns

1985•Crime

★7.0

★7.0

Brotherly Love — A businessman is stalked by his murderous twin brother, who has just been released from a mental hospital.

Brotherly Love

1985•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Don MacKay.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2009	A Dangerous Man	Judge	Flop	Similar →
2007	Chupacabra	Sgt. Dillon	Flop	Similar →
2007	The Sandlot: Heading Home	Chairman	Average	Similar →
2006	Cries in the Dark	Alfred	Average	Similar →
2006	The Accidental Witness	Raymond Brunel	Flop	Similar →
2005	Amber Frey: Witness for the Prosecution	Judge	Flop	Similar →
2005	School of Life	Principal Bass	Average	Similar →
2004	Pink Ludoos	Dr. Berenstein	Flop	Similar →
2004	Jack	ER Doctor	Flop	Similar →
2002	Living with the Dead	Old Man	Flop	Similar →
2001	Speaking of Sex	Dr. Fromm	Flop	Similar →
2001	By Dawn's Early Light	Mayor	Flop	Similar →
2000	My 5 Wives	Judge Roberts	Flop	Similar →
2000	Best Actress	Morty	Flop	Similar →
1999	Heaven's Fire	Mr. Lords	Flop	Similar →
1999	Silver Wolf	Sonny LaFramboise	Average	Similar →
1998	Circle of Deceit	Wexler	Flop	Similar →
1997	Ellen Foster	-	Average	Similar →
1997	Dad's Week Off	Mr. Mendelson	Flop	Similar →
1996	Murder at My Door	Mr. Emile	Flop	Similar →
1994	The Man Who Wouldn't Die	Henry Graham	Flop	Similar →
1993	A Stranger in the Mirror	Mike	Flop	Similar →
1991	Showdown at Williams Creek	-	Average	Similar →
1989	The Trial of the Incredible Hulk	Judge	Average	Similar →
1988	The People Across the Lake	Real Estate Agent	Average	Similar →
1987	Stakeout	Prison Officer	Hit	Similar →
1987	Malone	Dr. Florian	Average	Similar →
1987	The Stepfather	Joe	Hit	Similar →
1986	Christmas Snow	Harry Bannerman	Average	Similar →
1986	Firefighter	Cindy's Father	Hit	Similar →
1986	Nobody's Child	Dr. Baldanza	Hit	Similar →
1985	Perry Mason Returns	(uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1985	Blackout	Dental Surgeon	Flop	Similar →
1985	Brotherly Love	Ernest Deems	Hit	Similar →
1985	Going for the Gold: The Bill Johnson Story	-	Flop	Similar →
1984	Secrets of a Married Man	Doctor	Flop	Similar →
1983	Dead Wrong	-	Flop	Similar →
1982	The Grey Fox	Al Sims	Hit	Similar →
1982	First Blood	Preston	Super Hit	Similar →
1980	The Plutonium Incident	Head of Personnel	Flop	Similar →
1980	Amber Waves	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1978	Ski Lift to Death	Promoter	Flop	Similar →

Don MacKay - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Don MacKay?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Don MacKay is "Amber Waves" with a rating of 8.5/10.

How many movies has Don MacKay acted in?

Don MacKay has been featured in at least 42 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Don MacKay?

Other notable films include "First Blood", "Nobody's Child", and "Perry Mason Returns".