Sydney Lassick
ActingAbout Sydney Lassick
Sydney Lassick (July 23, 1922 – April 12, 2003) was an American character actor perhaps best known for his role as Charlie Cheswick in the feature film One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Sydney Lassick 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 Sydney Lassick'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 16% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Sydney Lassick remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Cracker Factory, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Sydney Lassick Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Sydney Lassick's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Sydney Lassick.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Something to Sing About | Elderly Man | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Man on the Moon | Crystal Healer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | An American Vampire Story | Bruno | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Freeway | Woody Wilson | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Attack of the 5 Ft. 2 Women | Weirdo | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Future Shock | Mr. Johnson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit | Competition Announcer | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Eye of the Stranger | Oli | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Squanderers | Peter Chisholm | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Tom and Jerry: The Movie | Straycatcher #2 (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Miracle Beach | Tooth Fairy | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Judgement | Dr. Henry Silver | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Deep Cover | Gopher | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Cool as Ice | Roscoe | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Shakes the Clown | Peppy the Clown | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | The Art of Dying | Wallie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead | Franklin | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Committed | Gow | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Smoothtalker | Mr. Nathan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Pacific Palisades | Mr. Beer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Out on Bail | Otis T. Smiley | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Curse II: The Bite | George | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Tale of Two Sisters | Dad | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Sonny Boy | Charlie P. | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | The Further Adventures of Tennessee Buck | Wolfgang Meyer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Lady in White | Mr. Lowry | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Body Slam | Shapiro | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | Ratboy | Lee 'Dial-A-Prayer' | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Stitches | Sheldon Mendlebaum | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Night Patrol | Peeping Tom | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Silent Madness | Sheriff Liggett | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Monaco Forever | American Tourist | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | Joe Dancer III: The Big Trade | Phil Estin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Fast-Walking | Ted | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Partners | Photo Shoot Assistant (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Pandemonium | Man in Bus Station | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | History of the World: Part I | Applecore Vendor - The French Revolution (as Sidney Lassick) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Alligator | Gutchel | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Unseen | Ernest Keller | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | Skatetown, U.S.A. | Murray | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | Hot Stuff | Hymie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Cracker Factory | Ernie | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | China 9, Liberty 37 | Sheriff's Friend | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Billion Dollar Hobo | Mitchell | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Happy Hooker Goes to Washington | Percy Bowdler | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Carrie | Mr. Fromm | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest | Charlie Cheswick | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Sinderella and the Golden Bra | Fairy Godfather | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | Paratroop Command | Interpreter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Bonnie Parker Story | Scout Master | Flop | Similar → |
Sydney Lassick - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Sydney Lassick?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Sydney Lassick is "The Cracker Factory" with a rating of 9.5/10.
How many movies has Sydney Lassick acted in?
Sydney Lassick has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Sydney Lassick?
Other notable films include "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest", "Carrie", and "Man on the Moon".