Brett Cullen: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 33
- on screen
- 1983–2026
- box office
- $1.21B
- average score
- 61
- Born
- August 26, 1956 (age 70)
- Birthplace
- Houston, Texas, U.S.
- Full name
- Peter Brett Cullen
- Citizenship
- American
- Occupations
- Actor
- Years active
- 1979-present
- Spouses
- Michele Little
- Children
- 1
The Best Brett Cullen Movies
The highest-rated films Brett Cullen is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Joker (2019) scores highest, at 82. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.
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Movie Echo Score: Score 82 Joker 2019 · Thomas Wayne -
Movie Echo Score: Score 81 The Long Game 2024 · Judge Milton Cox -
Movie Echo Score: Score 69 Safe House 2025 · Marshall -
Movie Echo Score: Score 60 The Turkey Bowl 2019 · Ed Hodges -
Movie Echo Score: Score 58 Reminiscence 2021 · Walter Sylvan -
Movie Echo Score: Score 43 The Breadwinner 2026 · Walter Wilcox
Brett Cullen's Career in Numbers
Brett Cullen's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Brett Cullen works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Thorn Birds (1983) to The Breadwinner (2026), and the 1990s were the busiest decade.
Brett Cullen Movies by Decade
- 1980s 5
- 1990s 14
- 2000s 4
- 2010s 3
- 2020s 6
The 1990s were Brett Cullen's busiest decade, with 14 films.
Brett Cullen Movies by Genre
- Drama 8
- Tv movie 7
- Thriller 5
- Comedy 4
- Action 2
- Romance 2
- Sci-Fi 1
- Family 1
- Western 1
- Mystery 1
Drama is the genre Brett Cullen has worked in most, with 8 films, ahead of tv movie (7).
Brett Cullen Career Milestones
- First film
- The Thorn Birds 1983
- Biggest box office hit
- Joker $1.08B worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Joker Movie Echo Score 82
- Newest film
- The Breadwinner 2026
Brett Cullen Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Brett Cullen is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 61. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Brett Cullen Movies as an Actor
32- 2026
The Breadwinner as Walter Wilcox · Comedy Worldwide box office: $20.2M Movie Echo Score: 43 - 2025
Safe House as Marshall · Thriller Worldwide box office: $32K Movie Echo Score: 69 - 2024
The Long Game as Judge Milton Cox · Drama Worldwide box office: $3.06M Movie Echo Score: 81 - 2022
It Snows All the Time as Paul · Drama - 2022
American Carnage as Harper Finn · Thriller Worldwide box office: $117K Movie Echo Score: 35 - 2021
Reminiscence as Walter Sylvan · Sci-Fi Worldwide box office: $16.4M Movie Echo Score: 58 - 2019
The Turkey Bowl as Ed Hodges · Comedy Movie Echo Score: 60 - 2019
Joker as Thomas Wayne · Action Worldwide box office: $1.08B Movie Echo Score: 82 - 2018
The Riot Act as Dr. Willard Pearrow · Thriller Worldwide box office: $75.5K - 2008
Brothel as Avery · Romance Worldwide box office: $43.5M - 2004
Suburban Madness as David Harris · Tv movie - 2004
Pixel Perfect as Xander · Family - 2001
On Golden Pond as Charlie Martin · Drama - 1997
The Hired Heart as Bryan · Romance - 1997
Perfect Body as Coach David Blair · Tv movie - 1997
The Killing Jar as Michael Sanford · Thriller - 1997
Levitation as James · Drama - 1995
The Omen as Jack Mann · Tv movie - 1995
Something to Talk About Drama Worldwide box office: $50.9M - 1994
The Gambler: Playing for Keeps as Sundance Kid · Western - 1993
Prehysteria! as Frank · Comedy - 1993
Mother of the Bride as Dennis Becker · Tv movie - 1992
Leaving Normal as Kurt · Comedy Worldwide box office: $1.51M - 1991
Where Sleeping Dogs Lie as John Whitney · Mystery - 1991
By the Sword as Gallagher · Drama Worldwide box office: $6.22K - 1991
In a Stranger’s Hand as Peter Harmon · Tv movie - 1991
The Sitter as Jeff Harper · Thriller - 1988
Dead Solid Perfect as Donny Smithern · Tv movie - 1987
I’ll Take Manhattan as Dennis Brady · Drama - 1986
Stewardess School Action Worldwide box office: $136K - 1984
Single Bars, Single Women as Duane · Tv movie - 1983
The Thorn Birds as Bob Cleary · Drama
Brett Cullen in Documentaries & Specials
1Who Is Brett Cullen?
Brett Cullen was born in Houston, Texas, U.S. in 1956 and is 70 years old. Credited on films since 1983, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Peter Brett Cullen (born August 26, 1956) is an American actor best known for his roles in popular series like Falcon Crest, The Young Riders, The West Wing, Lost, Make It or Break It, Person of Interest, and Devious Maids. Born to Catherine and Lucien Hugh Cullen, part of one of the wealthiest oil families in Texas, Cullen graduated from the University of Houston in 1979 and was later awarded a Distinguished Alumni Award in 2012. He credits his acting success to his mentor at University, Cecil Pickett, who also mentored other Houston-born actors Dennis Quaid and Brent Spiner. Cullen's acting career has included roles in The Incredible Hulk, Tales from the Crypt, V, Matlock, and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, amongst many others. He's also had recurring roles in series like Damages, The Gates, and Person of Interest.
Following Cullen's successful roles on television, his film career includes notable roles in Kevin Costner's Wyatt Earp, Something to Talk About, The Replacements, Ghost Rider and romantic comedy Monte Carlo. He also featured in the Batman film The Dark Knight Rises and the remake of Red Dawn. In 2011, he was named the official spokesman for Houston Works, a job training and placement initiative. With his career extending over four decades, Cullen has become a versatile actor in Hollywood. His roles have ranged from western series to romantic comedies, showing his diverse acting skills. Most recently, he played Thomas Wayne in the 2019 film Joker.
Who Brett Cullen Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Brett Cullen shares the most films with. Jeremy Kagan comes first, with 2 films together, followed by Barry Corbin (2).
Brett Cullen: Questions & Answers
How many movies Brett Cullen has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Brett Cullen been in?
Brett Cullen is credited on 33 films, from 1983 to 2026. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Brett Cullen's highest-grossing movie?
Joker (2019) is Brett Cullen's biggest box office hit, with $1.08B worldwide, ahead of Something to Talk About (1995) ($50.9M). Across every film with box office figures, Brett Cullen's movies have made $1.21B.
Brett Cullen's biggest hits What is the best Brett Cullen movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Brett Cullen's best-rated film is Joker (2019) with a score of 82, followed by The Long Game (2024) (81).
Best Brett Cullen movies, ranked How old is Brett Cullen?
Brett Cullen is 70 years old, born on August 26, 1956 in Houston, Texas, U.S..
What is Brett Cullen's newest movie?
The most recent film on Brett Cullen's filmography is The Breadwinner (2026), in the role of Walter Wilcox.
Who does Brett Cullen work with most often?
Brett Cullen shares the most films with Jeremy Kagan (2 films), Barry Corbin (2 films) and Mare Winningham (2 films).
The Best Brett Cullen Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 33 credits.
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