Anthony Zerbe: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 41
- on screen
- 1967–2021
- box office
- $267M
- Born
- May 20, 1936 (age 90)
- Birthplace
- Long Beach, California, U.S.
- Full name
- Anthony Jared Zerbe
- Citizenship
- American
- Occupations
- Actor
- Years active
- 1963-present
- Spouses
- Arnette Jens
- Children
- 2
The Best Anthony Zerbe Movies
The films of Anthony Zerbe that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Licence to Kill (1989) leads with $156M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
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Worldwide box office: $156M Licence to Kill 1989 · Action -
Worldwide box office: $53.3M Papillon 1973 · Biography -
Worldwide box office: $46.9M See No Evil, Hear No Evil 1989 · Comedy -
Worldwide box office: $4.84M Off Beat 1986 · Comedy -
Worldwide box office: $4.3M Listen to Me 1989 · Romance -
Worldwide box office: $562K Steel Dawn 1987 · Action
Anthony Zerbe's Career in Numbers
Anthony Zerbe's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Anthony Zerbe works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Will Penny (1967) to Veritas, Prince of Truth (2007), and the 1970s were the busiest decade.
Anthony Zerbe Movies by Decade
- 1960s 1
- 1970s 18
- 1980s 16
- 1990s 3
- 2000s 2
The 1970s were Anthony Zerbe's busiest decade, with 18 films.
Anthony Zerbe Movies by Genre
- Drama 9
- Thriller 6
- Action 5
- Tv movie 4
- Comedy 3
- Crime 3
- Romance 2
- Mystery 2
- Family 1
- Documentary 1
Drama is the genre Anthony Zerbe has worked in most, with 9 films, ahead of thriller (6).
Anthony Zerbe Career Milestones
- First film
- Will Penny 1967
- Biggest box office hit
- Licence to Kill $156M worldwide
- Newest film
- Veritas, Prince of Truth 2007
Anthony Zerbe Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Anthony Zerbe is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Anthony Zerbe Movies as an Actor
40- 2007
Veritas, Prince of Truth as Porterfield · Family Worldwide box office: $160K - 2004
The Burly Man Chronicles Documentary - 1997
Asteroid as Dr. Charles Napier · Tv movie - 1997
Touch Drama Worldwide box office: $387K - 1996
Jack Reed: Death and Vengeance as Sanford 'Sandy' Miller · Thriller - 1989 Licence to Kill Action Worldwide box office: $156M
- 1989 See No Evil, Hear No Evil Comedy Worldwide box office: $46.9M
- 1989 Listen to Me as Senator McKellar · Romance Worldwide box office: $4.3M
- 1988
Onassis: The Richest Man in the World as Livanos · Drama - 1988
Baja Oklahoma as Ole Jeemy Williams · Tv movie - 1987 Steel Dawn Action Worldwide box office: $562K
- 1987
P.I. Private Investigations as Charles Bradley, Joey's Father · Thriller - 1986
Opposing Force as Becker · Action - 1986 Off Beat as Mr. Wareham · Comedy Worldwide box office: $4.84M
- 1985
A.D. as Pontius Pilatus · Drama - 1984
George Washington as General St. Pierre · Drama - 1983
The Return of the Man from U.N.C.L.E.: The Fifteen Years Later Affair as Justin Sepheran · Thriller - 1982
Rascals and Robbers: The Secret Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn as Arco the Magnificent · Adventure - 1981
Soggy Bottom, U.S.A. as Morgan · Comedy - 1980
The First Deadly Sin as Captain Broughton · Mystery - 1980
Attica as William Kunstler · Tv movie - 1978
KISS Meets the Phantom of the Park as Abner Devereaux · Sci-Fi - 1978
Who'll Stop the Rain Action - 1978
Child of Glass as Amory Timmons · Drama - 1978
Centennial as Mervin Wendell · Drama - 1977
In the Glitter Palace as Roy Danko · Crime - 1976
Once an Eagle as David Shifkin · Drama - 1975
Rooster Cogburn as Breed · Western - 1975
Farewell, My Lovely Mystery - 1973
The Laughing Policeman as Lt. Nat Steiner SFPD · Crime - 1973 Papillon Biography Worldwide box office: $53.3M
- 1973
She Lives! as Dr. Wellman · Tv movie - 1973
Snatched as Boone · Thriller - 1972
The Strange Vengeance of Rosalie as Fry · Thriller - 1972
The Hound of the Baskervilles as Dr. John Mortimer · Crime - 1971
The Omega Man Action - 1970
They Call Me Mister Tibbs! as Rice Weedon · Thriller - 1970
The Liberation of L.B. Jones as Willie Joe Worth · Drama - 1970
The Molly Maguires Drama - 1967
Will Penny as Dutchy · Romance
Anthony Zerbe in Documentaries & Specials
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Who Is Anthony Zerbe?
Anthony Zerbe was born in Long Beach, California, U.S. in 1936 and is 90 years old. Credited on films since 1967, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Anthony Jared Zerbe (born May 20, 1936) is an American actor renowned for his extensive work spanning several decades in film and television. Notable film roles include the post-apocalyptic cult leader Matthias in The Omega Man, and the corrupt gambler in Farewell, My Lovely. He shined as Abner Devereaux in Kiss Meets the Phantom of the Park and displayed his versatility by lending his skills to the James Bond universe in Licence to Kill. His commendable work doesn't stop at films; he has been part of many landmark television series. In 1976, he received an Emmy for his role in the private detective series Harry O.
Zerbe was born in Long Beach, California to Catherine (née Scurlock) and Arthur LeVan Zerbe. A graduate of Pomona College in Claremont, California, he served in the United States Air Force from 1959-1961. His acting career took off after studying at the Stella Adler Studio in New York City. His first New York City stage appearance was in The Cave Dwellers. Passionate about theatre, Zerbe also acted as artistic director of Reflections, A New Plays Festival in Rochester, New York. Softening the edges of his robust acting career are his personal endeavors which include his marriage to Arnette Jens and raising two children.
Who Anthony Zerbe Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Anthony Zerbe shares the most films with. Frank McRae comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Paul Koslo (3).
Anthony Zerbe: Questions & Answers
How many movies Anthony Zerbe has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Anthony Zerbe been in?
Anthony Zerbe is credited on 41 films, from 1967 to 2021. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Anthony Zerbe's highest-grossing movie?
Licence to Kill (1989) is Anthony Zerbe's biggest box office hit, with $156M worldwide, ahead of Papillon (1973) ($53.3M). Across every film with box office figures, Anthony Zerbe's movies have made $267M.
Anthony Zerbe's biggest hits How old is Anthony Zerbe?
Anthony Zerbe is 90 years old, born on May 20, 1936 in Long Beach, California, U.S..
What is Anthony Zerbe's newest movie?
The most recent film on Anthony Zerbe's filmography is Dark Shadows and Beyond: The Jonathan Frid Story (2021), in the role of Self.
Who does Anthony Zerbe work with most often?
Anthony Zerbe shares the most films with Frank McRae (3 films), Paul Koslo (3 films) and Brion James (3 films).
The Best Anthony Zerbe Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 41 credits.
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