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Al Adamson, actor & director
Actor & Director

Al Adamson: Movies & Filmography

films
25
as director
20
on screen
1965–2019
average score
86
Career at a glance

Al Adamson's Career in Numbers

Al Adamson's films in numbers — as an actor and a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Al Adamson works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Psycho a Go-Go (1965) to Carnival Magic (1983), and the 1970s were the busiest decade.

Al Adamson Movies by Decade

  1. 1960s 5
  2. 1970s 17
  3. 1980s 2

The 1970s were Al Adamson's busiest decade, with 17 films.

Al Adamson Movies by Genre

  • Horror 6
  • Drama 4
  • Action 3
  • Sci-Fi 2
  • Western 2
  • Crime 2
  • Comedy 2
  • Fantasy 1
  • Romance 1
  • Thriller 1

Horror is the genre Al Adamson has worked in most, with 6 films, ahead of drama (4).

Al Adamson Career Milestones

First film
Psycho a Go-Go 1965
Newest film
Carnival Magic 1983
25 credits

Al Adamson Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Al Adamson is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 20 as director and 4 as actor. Rated films average a score of 86. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

FAQ

Al Adamson: Questions & Answers

How many movies Al Adamson has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Al Adamson been in?

Al Adamson is credited on 25 films, from 1965 to 2019. 4 of them as an actor and 20 as a director. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is the best Al Adamson movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Al Adamson's best-rated film is Blood & Flesh: The Reel Life & Ghastly Death of Al Adamson (2019) with a score of 86.

Best Al Adamson movies, ranked

What is Al Adamson's newest movie?

The most recent film on Al Adamson's filmography is Blood & Flesh: The Reel Life & Ghastly Death of Al Adamson (2019), in the role of Himself (archive footage).

Who does Al Adamson work with most often?

Al Adamson shares the most films with Russ Tamblyn (5 films), John Carradine (5 films) and Lon Chaney Jr. (2 films).

The Best Al Adamson Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 25 credits.

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