Vic Morrow
ActingAbout Vic Morrow
Victor "Vic" Morrow (February 14, 1929 – July 23, 1982) was an American actor, whose credits include a starring role in the 1960s TV series Combat!, prominent roles in a handful of other television and cinema dramas, and numerous guest roles on television. He and child actors Myca Dinh Le (age 7) and Renee Shin-Yi Chen (age 6) died when a stunt helicopter crashed on them during the filming of Twilight Zone: The Movie. He was married to screenwriter and actress Barbara Turner from 1957 - 1964, with whom he had two daughters, including actress Jennifer Jason Leigh.
Vic Morrow Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Vic Morrow reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 44 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Vic Morrow's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 48% of Vic Morrow'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 Portrait of a Mobster, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Vic Morrow Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Vic Morrow's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Vic Morrow has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Elvis: A Life in Music | Self (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Death Scenes 2 | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Death In Hollywood | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Twilight Zone: The Movie | Bill | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | 1990: The Bronx Warriors | Hammer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Last Shark | Ron Hamer | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Humanoids from the Deep | Hank Slattery | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Stone | Morgan Teckington | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Evictors | Jake Rudd | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Daniel and Nebuchadnezzar | Arioch | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | Message from Space | General Garuda | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Wild and Wooly | Warden Willis | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Curse of the Black Widow | Lt. Gully Conti | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Hostage Heart | Steve Rockewicz | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Man with the Power | Paul | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Ghost of Cypress Swamp | Tom Stone | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Tom Sawyer | Injun Joe | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Treasure of Matecumbe | Spangler | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Bad News Bears | Roy Turner | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Night That Panicked America | Hank Muldoon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Baby Sitter | Vic | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | Death Stalk | Leo Brunner | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | Funeral for an Assassin | Michael Cardiff | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | The California Kid | Sheriff Roy Childress | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | Dirty Mary Crazy Larry | Capt. Everett Franklin | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Take | Manso | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Nightmare | Detective Rausch | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Weekend Nun | Chuck Jardine | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Glass House | Hugo Slocum | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | River of Mystery | Phil Munger | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Travis Logan, D.A. | Travis Logan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | A Step Out of Line | Joe Rawlins | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | A Man Called Sledge | Gold Guard Scout (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | Target: Harry | Harry Black | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | Portrait of a Mobster | Dutch Schultz | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Posse from Hell | Crip | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Cimarron | Wes Jennings | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | God's Little Acre | Shaw Walden | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | King Creole | Shark | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Hell's Five Hours | Burt Nash | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Men in War | Cpl. Zwickley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Tribute to a Bad Man | Lars Peterson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | It's a Dog's Life | Wildfire (voice / uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | Blackboard Jungle | Artie West | Hit | Similar → |
Vic Morrow - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Vic Morrow?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Vic Morrow is "Portrait of a Mobster" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Vic Morrow acted in?
Vic Morrow has been featured in at least 44 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Vic Morrow?
Other notable films include "River of Mystery", "Stone", and "The Hostage Heart".