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Arthur Hill: Movies & Box Office

films
35
on screen
1949–1986
box office
$68M
Born
August 1, 1922
Birthplace
Melfort, Saskatchewan, Canada
Full name
Arthur Edward Spence Hill
Citizenship
Canada, United States
Occupations
Actor
Years active
1952-2000
Spouses
Peggy Hassard
Children
2
Biggest hits

The Best Arthur Hill Movies

The films of Arthur Hill that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: The Champ (1979) leads with $30.4M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.

Full ranking
Career at a glance

Arthur Hill's Career in Numbers

Arthur Hill's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Arthur Hill works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from I Was a Male War Bride (1949) to Perry Mason: The Case of the Notorious Nun (1986), and the 1980s were the busiest decade.

Arthur Hill Movies by Decade

  1. 1940s 1
  2. 1950s 5
  3. 1960s 8
  4. 1970s 8
  5. 1980s 13

The 1980s were Arthur Hill's busiest decade, with 13 films.

Arthur Hill Movies by Genre

  • Drama 11
  • Romance 8
  • Action 4
  • Crime 2
  • Tv movie 2
  • Sci-Fi 2
  • Thriller 2
  • Family 1
  • Comedy 1
  • Western 1

Drama is the genre Arthur Hill has worked in most, with 11 films, ahead of romance (8).

Arthur Hill Career Milestones

Biggest box office hit
The Champ $30.4M worldwide
35 credits

Arthur Hill Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Arthur Hill 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.

  1. 1986 Christmas Eve (1986) movie poster Christmas Eve as Andrew Kingsley · Drama
  2. 1986 Perry Mason: The Case of the Notorious Nun (1986) movie poster Perry Mason: The Case of the Notorious Nun as Thomas Shea · Crime
  3. 1985 One Magic Christmas (1985) movie poster One Magic Christmas as Caleb Grainger · Family
  4. 1985 Murder in Space (1985) movie poster Murder in Space as Vice-President · Tv movie
  5. 1984 The Guardian (1984) movie poster The Guardian as Dr. Phil Julian · Drama
  6. 1983 Prototype (1983) movie poster Prototype as Gen. Keating · Sci-Fi
  7. 1983 Intimate Agony (1983) movie poster Intimate Agony as Dr. Holliston · Drama
  8. 1983 Miss Lonelyhearts (1983) movie poster Miss Lonelyhearts as Willy Shrike · Romance
  9. 1982 Making Love (1982) movie poster Making Love as Henry · Romance
  10. 1981 The Amateur (1981) movie poster The Amateur as Brewer · Action
  11. 1981 Angel Dusted (1981) movie poster Angel Dusted as Michael Eaton · Drama
  12. 1980 Dirty Tricks (1980) movie poster Dirty Tricks as Professor Prosser · Comedy
  13. 1980 The Ordeal of Dr. Mudd (1980) movie poster The Ordeal of Dr. Mudd as General Thomas Ewing · Tv movie
  14. 1979 Butch and Sundance: The Early Days (1979) movie poster Butch and Sundance: The Early Days as Governor (uncredited) · Western
  15. 1979 A Little Romance (1979) movie poster A Little Romance Adventure
  16. 1979 The Champ (1979) movie poster The Champ Drama
  17. 1978 The Glacier Fox (1978) movie poster The Glacier Fox as Narrator (voice) · Drama
  18. 1976 Futureworld (1976) movie poster Futureworld Sci-Fi
  19. 1975 The Killer Elite (1975) movie poster The Killer Elite Action
  20. 1971 The Pursuit of Happiness (1971) movie poster The Pursuit of Happiness as John Popper · Drama
  21. 1971 Vanished (1971) movie poster Vanished as Arnold Greer · Drama
  22. 1969 The Chairman (1969) movie poster The Chairman as Shelby · Action
  23. 1969 Don’t Let the Angels Fall (1969) movie poster Don’t Let the Angels Fall as Robert · Drama
  24. 1968 Petulia (1968) movie poster Petulia as Barney · Romance
  25. 1966 Harper (1966) movie poster Harper Action
  26. 1966 Moment to Moment (1966) movie poster Moment to Moment as Neil Stanton · Thriller
  27. 1963 In the Cool of the Day (1963) movie poster In the Cool of the Day as Sam Bonner · Romance
  28. 1963 The Ugly American (1963) movie poster The Ugly American as Grainger · Thriller
  29. 1961 The Young Doctors (1961) movie poster The Young Doctors as Tomaselli · Drama
  30. 1955 The Deep Blue Sea (1955) movie poster The Deep Blue Sea as Jackie Jackson · Romance
  31. 1953 A Day to Remember (1953) movie poster A Day to Remember as Al · Romance
  32. 1952 Salute the Toff (1952) movie poster Salute the Toff as Ted Harrison · Crime
  33. 1952 Penny Princess (1952) movie poster Penny Princess as Representative of Johnson K. Johnson (uncredited) · Romance
  34. 1951 Scarlet Thread (1951) movie poster Scarlet Thread as Shaw · Drama
  35. 1949 I Was a Male War Bride (1949) movie poster I Was a Male War Bride as Dependents Clearing Officer (uncredited) · Romance
Biography

Who Is Arthur Hill?

Arthur Hill was born in Melfort, Saskatchewan, Canada in 1922. Credited on films since 1949, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Arthur Hill was a highly revered actor of Canadian origin who spent a significant part of his career in the United States. Born on August 1, 1922, Hill marked his place in the world of acting with his commendable performances in both theatre and cinema. He started off his career strongly, and his impeccable acting abilities caught the eyes of many. With his unique style and strong screen presence, Hill steadily gained popularity and emerged as a recognizable figure in the industry. His myriad contributions and luminous career demonstrated his undying passion and dedication towards his craft.

One of his most prominent performances was in the science fiction horror film, 'The Andromeda Strain,' where he portrayed the central character, Dr. Jeremy Stone. This performance perfectly showcased Hill's capacity to play diverse roles and garnered significant attention. Arthur Hill continued to act until his later years, representing the dedication he embodied. Unfortunately, the world of art and cinema lost this stalwart on October 22, 2006. Despite his demise, his remarkable performances continue to live on, reminding us of the legacy created by his undeniable talent and zeal.

Works with

Who Arthur Hill Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Arthur Hill shares the most films with. Nicholas Campbell comes first, with 2 films together, followed by Barnard Hughes (2).

FAQ

Arthur Hill: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has Arthur Hill been in?

Arthur Hill is credited on 35 films, from 1949 to 1986. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Arthur Hill's highest-grossing movie?

The Champ (1979) is Arthur Hill's biggest box office hit, with $30.4M worldwide, ahead of One Magic Christmas (1985) ($13.7M). Across every film with box office figures, Arthur Hill's movies have made $68M.

Arthur Hill's biggest hits

What is Arthur Hill's newest movie?

The most recent film on Arthur Hill's filmography is Christmas Eve (1986), in the role of Andrew Kingsley.

Who does Arthur Hill work with most often?

Arthur Hill shares the most films with Nicholas Campbell (2 films), Barnard Hughes (2 films) and Wendy Crewson (2 films).

The Best Arthur Hill Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 35 credits.

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