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Gerry Bamman, actor
Actor

Gerry Bamman: Movies & Box Office

films
17
on screen
1980–2009
box office
$491M
Born
September 18, 1941 (age 85)
Birthplace
Independence, Kansas, U.S.
Full name
Gerald G. Bamman
Citizenship
American
Occupations
Actor, playwright
Years active
1965-present
Spouses
Emily Mann
Children
1
Career at a glance

Gerry Bamman's Career in Numbers

Gerry Bamman's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Gerry Bamman works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Old Enough (1984) to My Father’s Will (2009), and the 1990s were the busiest decade.

Gerry Bamman Movies by Decade

  1. 1980s 5
  2. 1990s 7
  3. 2000s 4

The 1990s were Gerry Bamman's busiest decade, with 7 films.

Gerry Bamman Movies by Genre

  • Drama 4
  • Romance 2
  • Comedy 2
  • Tv movie 2
  • Documentary 1
  • Horror 1
  • Adventure 1
  • Crime 1
  • Action 1
  • Thriller 1

Drama is the genre Gerry Bamman has worked in most, with 4 films, ahead of romance (2).

Gerry Bamman Career Milestones

First film
Old Enough 1984
Biggest box office hit
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York $359M worldwide
Newest film
My Father’s Will 2009
17 credits

Gerry Bamman Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Gerry Bamman 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.

Biography

Who Is Gerry Bamman?

Gerry Bamman was born in Independence, Kansas, U.S. in 1941 and is 85 years old. Credited on films since 1980, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Gerald G. Bamman, born on September 18, 1941, in Independence, Kansas, is an esteemed American actor and playwright best known for his portrayal of Uncle Frank in the iconic movies Home Alone (1990) and Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992). He also guest-starred in several television series enriching his acting portfolio. His parents are Mary M. (née Farrell) and Harry W. Bamman and he enriched his craft by studying at St. Francis de Sales School and graduating from New York University with an MFA degree. His personal life is intertwined with that of director Emily Mann whom he married on August 12, 1981, but is now divorced from. They have one son, Nicholas, born in 1983. Beyond his renowned Home Alone roles, Bamman extended his acting talent in the Michael J. Fox film The Secret of My Success (1987) and appeared alongside Fran Brill and Alyssa Milano in Old Enough (1984). His ability for improvisation shone through in the infamous shower scene in Home Alone 2. Other notable appearances include playing defense attorney Stan Gillum in the series Law & Order and as Dr.Judalon in the 1992 film Lorenzo's Oil.

FAQ

Gerry Bamman: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has Gerry Bamman been in?

Gerry Bamman is credited on 17 films, from 1980 to 2009. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Gerry Bamman's highest-grossing movie?

Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992) is Gerry Bamman's biggest box office hit, with $359M worldwide, ahead of The Secret of My Succe$s (1987) ($111M). Across every film with box office figures, Gerry Bamman's movies have made $491M.

Gerry Bamman's biggest hits

How old is Gerry Bamman?

Gerry Bamman is 85 years old, born on September 18, 1941 in Independence, Kansas, U.S..

What is Gerry Bamman's newest movie?

The most recent film on Gerry Bamman's filmography is My Father’s Will (2009), in the role of Stuart Curtis.

Who does Gerry Bamman work with most often?

Gerry Bamman shares the most films with Ron Silver (2 films), Steve Buscemi (2 films) and Richard Jordan (2 films).

The Best Gerry Bamman Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 17 credits.

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