Chris Mulkey
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Chris Mulkey (born May 3, 1948) is an American actor who most recently appeared in Cloverfield, the NBC TV movie Knight Rider, and as a corporate executive in season 7 of 24. He has also played a coach in four episodes of Friday Night Lights, and appeared in numerous TV shows and movies as far back the mid 1970s, such as Baretta and early '90s cult classic Twin Peaks. Finally, he is well known to fans of the Wing Commander franchise as Col. Jacob "Hawk" Manley. In the science fiction action film The Hidden, he portrayed a man named Jack, who is possessed by the parasitic alien antagonist in the beginning of the movie. Mulkey was born in Viroqua, Wisconsin and is married to actress Karen Landry. Description above from the Wikipedia article Chris Mulkey, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Chris Mulkey reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Chris Mulkey'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 72% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Chris Mulkey remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Universal Groove, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Chris Mulkey Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Chris Mulkey's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Chris Mulkey.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Feeling Randy | The Teacher | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Inheritance | Doug Forester | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Universal Groove | The Agent | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Far Haven | Sheriff King | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Wildflower | Hal | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Killing Eleanor | Edward Grillo | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Standoff at Sparrow Creek | Ford | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | On the Basis of Sex | Charles Moritz | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Quality Problems | Clyde | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Clinic | Dr. Ballard | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | It Happened Again Last Night | William | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Message from the King | Leary | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Truth | Maurice Udell | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Whiplash | Uncle Frank | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Captain Phillips | John Cronan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Purge | Mr. Halverson | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Any Day Now | DA Wilson | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | The Perfect Game | Lucky Haskins | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Knight Rider | Sheriff Ramsey | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Cloverfield | Lt. Col. Graff | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | I Tried | Strank | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Nanking | Mills McCallum | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Unknown | Detective James Curtis | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Broken Trail: The Making of a Legendary Western | self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | King Leopold's Ghost | Voice | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Dreamland | Herb | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Mysterious Skin | Mr. Lackey | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | North Country | Earl Slangley | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Radio | Frank | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Requiem for Murder | Richard Poe | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Cowboy and the Movie Star | Sheriff | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Bulworth | Cop #2 | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Fan | Tim | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Broken Arrow | Major Hunt | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Switch | Bill | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Gas Food Lodging | Raymond | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Runaway Father | Richard | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Hometown Boy Makes Good | Al Swearingen | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Roe vs. Wade | Ron Weddington | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Rain Man | (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Under the Gun | Larry | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | The Man Who Broke 1,000 Chains | Burn's Chicago Lawyer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | The Hidden | Jack DeVries | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Deadly Care | Richard Halloran | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Quiet Cool | Red | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Dreamscape | Finch | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | 48 Hrs. | Second Cop | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | First Blood | Deputy Ward | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Dangerous Company | Jeremy Blake | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Long Riders | Vernon Biggs | Hit | Similar → |
Chris Mulkey - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Chris Mulkey?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Chris Mulkey is "Universal Groove" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Chris Mulkey acted in?
Chris Mulkey has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Chris Mulkey?
Other notable films include "Hometown Boy Makes Good", "The Switch", and "The Clinic".