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Ed O'Neill, actor
Actor

Ed O'Neill: Movies & Box Office

films
25
on screen
1940–2020
box office
$663M
average score
73
Born
April 12, 1946 (age 80)
Birthplace
Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.
Full name
Edward Leonard O'Neill
Citizenship
U.S.
Occupations
Actor, comedian, football player
Years active
1967-present
Spouses
Catherine Rusoff
Children
2
Biggest hits

The Best Ed O'Neill Movies

The films of Ed O'Neill that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018) leads with $529M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.

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Career at a glance

Ed O'Neill's Career in Numbers

Ed O'Neill's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Ed O'Neill works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Gold Rush Maisie (1940) to The Last Shift (2020), and the 1990s were the busiest decade.

Ed O'Neill Movies by Decade

  1. 1940s 1
  2. 1980s 5
  3. 1990s 7
  4. 2000s 1
  5. 2010s 4
  6. 2020s 1

The 1990s were Ed O'Neill's busiest decade, with 7 films.

Ed O'Neill Movies by Genre

  • Drama 5
  • Family 4
  • Comedy 3
  • Action 2
  • Adventure 1
  • Sci-Fi 1
  • Documentary 1
  • Thriller 1

Drama is the genre Ed O'Neill has worked in most, with 5 films, ahead of family (4).

Ed O'Neill Career Milestones

First film
Gold Rush Maisie 1940
Biggest box office hit
Ralph Breaks the Internet $529M worldwide
Best-rated film
Ralph Breaks the Internet Movie Echo Score 77
Newest film
The Last Shift 2020
25 credits

Ed O'Neill Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Ed O'Neill is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 73. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Ed O'Neill Movies as an Actor

19
  1. 2020 The Last Shift (2020) movie poster The Last Shift Comedy Movie Echo Score: 72
  2. 2018 Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018) movie poster Ralph Breaks the Internet as Mr. Litwak · Adventure Movie Echo Score: 77
  3. 2018 Sun Dogs (2018) movie poster Sun Dogs as Bob Garrity · Drama Movie Echo Score: 70
  4. 2016 Marine Life Interviews (2016) movie poster Marine Life Interviews as Hank (voice) · Family
  5. 2010 Lost Masterpieces of Pornography (2010) movie poster Lost Masterpieces of Pornography as Chief Justice · Comedy
  6. 2001 Nobody’s Baby (2001) movie poster Nobody’s Baby as Norman Pinkney · Comedy
  7. 1995 W.E.I.R.D. World (1995) movie poster W.E.I.R.D. World as Dr. Monochian · Sci-Fi
  8. 1994 Little Giants (1994) movie poster Little Giants as Kevin O'Shea · Family
  9. 1994 Blue Chips (1994) movie poster Blue Chips Drama
  10. 1991 Dutch (1991) movie poster Dutch as Dutch Dooley · Drama
  11. 1991 The Whereabouts of Jenny (1991) movie poster The Whereabouts of Jenny as Jimmy O'Meara · Drama
  12. 1990 A Very Retail Christmas (1990) movie poster A Very Retail Christmas as Max Crandall · Family
  13. 1990 The Earth Day Special (1990) movie poster The Earth Day Special as Al Bundy · Documentary
  14. 1989 It’s a Bundyful Life (1989) movie poster It’s a Bundyful Life as Al Bundy
  15. 1989 K-9 (1989) movie poster K-9 Action
  16. 1989 Disorganized Crime (1989) movie poster Disorganized Crime as George Denver · Action
  17. 1986 A Winner Never Quits (1986) movie poster A Winner Never Quits as Whitey Wyshner · Family
  18. 1986 Popeye Doyle (1986) movie poster Popeye Doyle as Popeye Doyle · Thriller
  19. 1940 Gold Rush Maisie (1940) movie poster Gold Rush Maisie as Prospector (Uncredited) · Drama

Ed O'Neill in Documentaries & Specials

6
  1. 2020 Rondo and Bob (2020) movie poster Rondo and Bob as Self · Documentary
  2. 2020 A Modern Farewell (2020) movie poster A Modern Farewell as Himself · Documentary
  3. 2013 Milius (2013) movie poster Milius as Self · Documentary
  4. 2012 FOX 25th Anniversary Special (2012) movie poster FOX 25th Anniversary Special as Self · Documentary
  5. 2012 I Am Bruce Lee (2012) movie poster I Am Bruce Lee as Self · Documentary
  6. 2003 Married… with Children Reunion (2003) movie poster Married… with Children Reunion as Himself · Documentary
Biography

Who Is Ed O'Neill?

Ed O'Neill was born in Youngstown, Ohio, U.S. in 1946 and is 80 years old. Credited on films since 1940, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Edward Leonard O'Neill, born April 12, 1946, has had an illustrious career as an accomplished American actor, comedian, and ex-football player. He cemented his status in the entertainment industry with his brilliant performances, earning him four Screen Actors Guild Awards along with nominations for three Primetime Emmy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards. His portrayal of a working-class father, Al Bundy, on the Fox sitcom Married... with Children (1987–1997) brought him fame and critical acclaim. O'Neill's career had a resurgence playing the family patriarch Jay Pritchett in the highly-praised ABC sitcom Modern Family (2009–2020). His other notable roles include Governor Eric Baker in The West Wing series (2004–2005) and Donald Sterling in the FX on Hulu limited series Clipped (2024).

Before his acting career, O'Neill briefly played as a defensive lineman for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1969. Born into an Irish-American Catholic family, he has also worked as a substitute social studies teacher at his alma mater Ursuline High School before transitioning into acting. From 1967, O'Neill dedicated his life to the arts and continued to deliver outstanding performances from the stage to the big screen, solidifying his legacy in the film and TV industry. He also voiced some animated films, further showcasing his versatility as an actor.

Works with

Who Ed O'Neill Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Ed O'Neill shares the most films with. Katey Sagal comes first, with 4 films together, followed by Christina Applegate (4).

FAQ

Ed O'Neill: Questions & Answers

How many movies Ed O'Neill has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Ed O'Neill been in?

Ed O'Neill is credited on 25 films, from 1940 to 2020. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Ed O'Neill's highest-grossing movie?

Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018) is Ed O'Neill's biggest box office hit, with $529M worldwide, ahead of K-9 (1989) ($78.2M). Across every film with box office figures, Ed O'Neill's movies have made $663M.

Ed O'Neill's biggest hits

What is the best Ed O'Neill movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Ed O'Neill's best-rated film is Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018) with a score of 77, followed by The Last Shift (2020) (72).

Best Ed O'Neill movies, ranked

How old is Ed O'Neill?

Ed O'Neill is 80 years old, born on April 12, 1946 in Youngstown, Ohio, U.S..

What is Ed O'Neill's newest movie?

The most recent film on Ed O'Neill's filmography is Rondo and Bob (2020), in the role of Self.

Who does Ed O'Neill work with most often?

Ed O'Neill shares the most films with Katey Sagal (4 films), Christina Applegate (4 films) and Dana Delany (2 films).

The Best Ed O'Neill Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 25 credits.

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