Dennis Christopher: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 38
- on screen
- 1970–2022
- box office
- $18.4M
- award win
- 1
- average score
- 74
Dennis Christopher's Career in Numbers
Dennis Christopher's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Dennis Christopher works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Didn’t You Hear? (1970) to Battle at Versailles (2016), and the 1990s were the busiest decade.
Dennis Christopher Movies by Decade
- 1970s 11
- 1980s 5
- 1990s 15
- 2000s 3
- 2010s 1
The 1990s were Dennis Christopher's busiest decade, with 15 films.
Dennis Christopher Movies by Genre
- Drama 8
- Tv movie 6
- Mystery 3
- Action 3
- Thriller 3
- Comedy 3
- Sci-Fi 2
- Horror 2
- Documentary 1
- Family 1
Drama is the genre Dennis Christopher has worked in most, with 8 films, ahead of tv movie (6).
Dennis Christopher Career Milestones
- First film
- Didn’t You Hear? 1970
- Biggest box office hit
- Breaking Away $16.4M worldwide
- Newest film
- Battle at Versailles 2016
Dennis Christopher Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Dennis Christopher is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 74. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Dennis Christopher Movies as an Actor
35- 2016
Battle at Versailles Documentary - 2006
Dangerous Isolation as Adrien · Tv movie - 2006
The Lost Room as Dr. Martin Ruber · Mystery - 2001
The Ballad of Lucy Whipple as Joshua 'Carrots' Beale · Family - 1996
Tarzan: The Epic Adventures as Philip D'Arnot · Tv movie - 1996
The Silencers as Comdor · Action - 1996
Mind Rage as Steve · Mystery - 1995
Deadly Invasion: The Killer Bee Nightmare as Pruitt Taylor Beauchamp · Tv movie - 1995
Aurora: Operation Intercept as Victor Varenkov · Action - 1994
Boys Life as Mr. Reese (The Disco Years) · Drama - 1994
Plughead Rewired: Circuitry Man II as Leech · Sci-Fi - 1993
Necronomicon as Dale Porkel · Horror - 1993
Doppelganger as Doctor Heller · Thriller - 1992
Willing to Kill: The Texas Cheerleader Story as Randy · Tv movie - 1991
False Arrest as Wally Roberts · Tv movie - 1991
The Disco Years as Mr. Reese - 1991
Dead Women in Lingerie as Lapin · Thriller - 1990
Circuitry Man as Leech · Sci-Fi - 1990
It as Eddie Kaspbrak · Mystery - 1986
Alien Predators as Damon · Drama - 1986
Jake Speed Action Worldwide box office: $1.94M - 1983
Jack and the Beanstalk as Jack · Tv movie - 1982
Don’t Cry, It’s Only Thunder as Brian Anderson · War - 1980
Fade to Black Thriller - 1979
Breaking Away Drama Worldwide box office: $16.4M - 1979
California Dreaming as T.T. · Drama - 1979
Elvis as Nick Adams · Drama - 1978
A Wedding as Hughie Brenner · Comedy - 1977
September 30, 1955 as Eugene · Drama - 1977
3 Women as Soda Delivery Boy (uncredited) · Drama - 1976
Bernice Bobs Her Hair as Charley · Comedy - 1972
Roma as The Hippie (uncredited) · Comedy Worldwide box office: $807 - 1971
The Young Graduates as Pan · Drama - 1971
Blood and Lace as Pete · Horror - 1970
Didn’t You Hear? as Kevin · Fantasy
Dennis Christopher: Awards & Nominations
1 win from 2 nominations across 2 award bodies, from 1980 to 1980. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
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BAFTA 1 win from 1 nomination -
Golden Globes 1 nomination
- 33rd British Academy Film Awards
- Dennis Christopher: Win Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles Breaking Away
- 37th Golden Globe Awards
- Dennis Christopher: Nominated New Star of the Year – Actor Breaking Away
Who Dennis Christopher Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Dennis Christopher shares the most films with. Richard Thomas comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Shelley Duvall (3).
Dennis Christopher: Questions & Answers
How many movies Dennis Christopher has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Dennis Christopher been in?
Dennis Christopher is credited on 38 films, from 1970 to 2022. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Dennis Christopher's highest-grossing movie?
Breaking Away (1979) is Dennis Christopher's biggest box office hit, with $16.4M worldwide, ahead of Jake Speed (1986) ($1.94M). Across every film with box office figures, Dennis Christopher's movies have made $18.4M.
Dennis Christopher's biggest hits What is the best Dennis Christopher movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Dennis Christopher's best-rated film is Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story (2022) with a score of 74.
Best Dennis Christopher movies, ranked Has Dennis Christopher won an Oscar?
Dennis Christopher has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Dennis Christopher has 1 win from 2 nominations.
What is Dennis Christopher's newest movie?
The most recent film on Dennis Christopher's filmography is Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story (2022), in the role of Self.
Who does Dennis Christopher work with most often?
Dennis Christopher shares the most films with Richard Thomas (3 films), Shelley Duvall (3 films) and Dennis Quaid (2 films).
The Best Dennis Christopher Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 38 credits.
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