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
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.
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Worldwide box office: $30.4M The Champ 1979 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $13.7M One Magic Christmas 1985 · Family -
Worldwide box office: $11.9M Making Love 1982 · Romance -
Worldwide box office: $6.89M The Amateur 1981 · Action -
Worldwide box office: $5.14M Butch and Sundance: The Early Days 1979 · Western
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
- 1940s 1
- 1950s 5
- 1960s 8
- 1970s 8
- 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
- First film
- I Was a Male War Bride 1949
- Biggest box office hit
- The Champ $30.4M worldwide
- Newest film
- Perry Mason: The Case of the Notorious Nun 1986
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.
- 1986
Christmas Eve as Andrew Kingsley · Drama - 1986
Perry Mason: The Case of the Notorious Nun as Thomas Shea · Crime - 1985
One Magic Christmas as Caleb Grainger · Family Worldwide box office: $13.7M - 1985
Murder in Space as Vice-President · Tv movie - 1984
The Guardian as Dr. Phil Julian · Drama - 1983
Prototype as Gen. Keating · Sci-Fi - 1983
Intimate Agony as Dr. Holliston · Drama - 1983
Miss Lonelyhearts as Willy Shrike · Romance - 1982
Making Love as Henry · Romance Worldwide box office: $11.9M - 1981
The Amateur as Brewer · Action Worldwide box office: $6.89M - 1981
Angel Dusted as Michael Eaton · Drama - 1980
Dirty Tricks as Professor Prosser · Comedy - 1980
The Ordeal of Dr. Mudd as General Thomas Ewing · Tv movie - 1979
Butch and Sundance: The Early Days as Governor (uncredited) · Western Worldwide box office: $5.14M - 1979
A Little Romance Adventure - 1979
The Champ Drama Worldwide box office: $30.4M - 1978
The Glacier Fox as Narrator (voice) · Drama - 1976
Futureworld Sci-Fi - 1975
The Killer Elite Action - 1971
The Pursuit of Happiness as John Popper · Drama - 1971
Vanished as Arnold Greer · Drama - 1969
The Chairman as Shelby · Action - 1969
Don’t Let the Angels Fall as Robert · Drama - 1968
Petulia as Barney · Romance - 1966
Harper Action - 1966
Moment to Moment as Neil Stanton · Thriller - 1963
In the Cool of the Day as Sam Bonner · Romance - 1963
The Ugly American as Grainger · Thriller - 1961
The Young Doctors as Tomaselli · Drama - 1955
The Deep Blue Sea as Jackie Jackson · Romance - 1953
A Day to Remember as Al · Romance - 1952
Salute the Toff as Ted Harrison · Crime - 1952
Penny Princess as Representative of Johnson K. Johnson (uncredited) · Romance - 1951
Scarlet Thread as Shaw · Drama - 1949
I Was a Male War Bride as Dependents Clearing Officer (uncredited) · Romance
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.
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).
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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