Lawrence Dane: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 45
- as director
- 1
- on screen
- 1961–2017
- box office
- $70.1M
- average score
- 63
- Born
- April 3, 1937
- Birthplace
- Masson-Angers, Quebec, Canada
- Full name
- Lawrence Joseph Zahab
- Citizenship
- Canada
- Occupations
- Actor, film producer
- Years active
- 1958-2017
- Spouses
- Mary Laurel MacIntosh
The Best Lawrence Dane Movies
The films of Lawrence Dane that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Bride of Chucky (1998) leads with $50.7M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
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Worldwide box office: $50.7M Bride of Chucky 1998 · Horror -
Worldwide box office: $6.01M Running 1979 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $5.78M Millennium 1989 · Sci-Fi -
Worldwide box office: $4.69M National Lampoon’s Senior Trip 1995 · Comedy -
Worldwide box office: $1.08M Of Unknown Origin 1983 · Horror -
Worldwide box office: $12.4K Rated X 2000 · Drama
Lawrence Dane's Career in Numbers
Lawrence Dane's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Lawrence Dane works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Macbeth (1961) to Undercover Grandpa (2017), and the 1990s were the busiest decade.
Lawrence Dane Movies by Decade
- 1960s 1
- 1970s 9
- 1980s 11
- 1990s 15
- 2000s 6
- 2010s 3
The 1990s were Lawrence Dane's busiest decade, with 15 films.
Lawrence Dane Movies by Genre
- Drama 12
- Thriller 8
- Tv movie 7
- Comedy 5
- Horror 3
- Action 2
- Crime 2
- Romance 2
- Family 1
- Sci-Fi 1
Drama is the genre Lawrence Dane has worked in most, with 12 films, ahead of thriller (8).
Lawrence Dane Career Milestones
- First film
- Macbeth 1961
- Biggest box office hit
- Bride of Chucky $50.7M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Undercover Grandpa Movie Echo Score 63
- Newest film
- Undercover Grandpa 2017
Lawrence Dane Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Lawrence Dane is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 1 as director and 44 as actor. Rated films average a score of 63. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Movies Directed by Lawrence Dane
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Lawrence Dane Movies as an Actor
44- 2017
Undercover Grandpa Action Movie Echo Score: 63 - 2013
A Very Merry Mix-Up as Charles · Tv movie - 2010
You Lucky Dog as Clay Rayborn · Family - 2009
Everything She Ever Wanted as George Allanson · Crime - 2008
Behind the Wall as Father Hendry · Thriller - 2007
Still Small Voices as Henry Waiverly · Thriller - 2006
The Perfect Marriage as Donald Danforth · Crime - 2002
Duct Tape Forever as Prosecutor · Comedy - 2000 Rated X as Robert De Salvo · Drama Worldwide box office: $12.4K
- 1999
The Time Shifters as FBI Agent Baker · Thriller - 1999
Too Rich: The Secret Life of Doris Duke as John Radford · Drama - 1998 Bride of Chucky Horror Worldwide box office: $50.7M
- 1998
Escape: Human Cargo as Pinder · Drama - 1998
Mr. Headmistress as Rawlings · Comedy - 1998
Moonlight Becomes You as Malcolm Norton · Thriller - 1997
On the 2nd Day of Christmas as Mr. Limber · Tv movie - 1995 National Lampoon’s Senior Trip as Senator John Lerman · Comedy Worldwide box office: $4.69M
- 1995
Black Fox: Good Men and Bad as Colonel McKensie · Tv movie - 1995
Darkman II: The Return of Durant as Dr. Alfred Hathaway · Horror - 1995
Vanished as Judge Morrison · Drama - 1992
Amy Fisher: My Story as Elliot Fisher · Drama - 1992
Devlin as Art Wolfe · Action - 1992
Twin Sisters as Boone · Thriller - 1990
The Last Best Year as John Dennis · Tv movie - 1989 Millennium Sci-Fi Worldwide box office: $5.78M
- 1989
Day One Drama - 1988
The Christmas Wife as Michael Rosten (uncredited) · Romance - 1987
Rolling Vengeance as Big Joe Rosso · Drama - 1985
The Park Is Mine as Commissioner Keller · Tv movie - 1983 Of Unknown Origin Horror Worldwide box office: $1.08M
- 1982
Little Gloria… Happy at Last Drama - 1981
Happy Birthday to Me Mystery - 1980
Head On as Frank Keys · Thriller - 1980
Nothing Personal as Ralston · Romance - 1979
Bear Island as Paul Hartman · Thriller - 1979 Running as Coach Walker · Drama Worldwide box office: $6.01M
- 1977
Rituals as Mitzi · Adventure - 1976
Find the Lady as Broom · Comedy - 1976
The Clown Murders as Philip · Thriller - 1976
Dead on Target Tv movie - 1975
It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time as Broom · Comedy - 1975
The Heatwave Lasted Four Days as Jerry Cuozzo · Drama - 1970
House on Greenapple Road as Rev. Ryan Hagen · Tv movie - 1961
Macbeth as Seyton · Drama
Who Is Lawrence Dane?
Lawrence Dane was born in Masson-Angers, Quebec, Canada in 1937. Credited on films since 1961, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Lawrence Dane, born Lawrence Joseph Zahab on April 3, 1937, was a renowned Canadian actor and film producer, widely recognized for his portrayal of Lt. Preston in Bride of Chucky. Born in Masson, Quebec, he was a part of a Lebanese family and grew up in Ottawa. He attended Ottawa Tech and LaSalle Academy. Dane's acting journey started on stage in 1958, playing an older policeman in Our Town at Ottawa's Fisher Park Community Centre under Lynne Gorman's direction. The same year, he met filmmaker F. R. Crawley and boldly ventured into screen acting, commencing his illustrious career. Crawley introduced him to the world of reel by offering him a role as an extra and stand-in for John Perkins as Constable Frank Scott in the TV series R.C.M.P. Apart from acting, Dane explored his creative instincts by co-writing and directing the film drama 'Heavenly Bodies' in 1984. His producing feats include noteworthy contributions to The Rowdyman, written by and featuring Gordon Pinsent, and the horror film Rituals. Dane's stunning performances never went unrecognized; he earned a nomination for Best Supporting Actor at the 1st Genie Awards in 1980 for the film Running, and an Earle Grey Award nomination at the 10th ACTRA Awards in 1981 for A Question of the Sixth. Dane was married to Mary Laurel MacIntosh since 1995, leading a fulfilled personal life until his demise from pancreatic cancer on March 21, 2022, in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario.
Who Lawrence Dane Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Lawrence Dane shares the most films with. Kenneth Welsh comes first, with 4 films together, followed by John Candy (3).
Lawrence Dane: Questions & Answers
How many movies Lawrence Dane has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Lawrence Dane been in?
Lawrence Dane is credited on 45 films, from 1961 to 2017. 44 of them as an actor and 1 as a director. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Lawrence Dane's highest-grossing movie?
Bride of Chucky (1998) is Lawrence Dane's biggest box office hit, with $50.7M worldwide, ahead of Running (1979) ($6.01M). Across every film with box office figures, Lawrence Dane's movies have made $70.1M.
Lawrence Dane's biggest hits What is the best Lawrence Dane movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Lawrence Dane's best-rated film is Undercover Grandpa (2017) with a score of 63.
Best Lawrence Dane movies, ranked What is Lawrence Dane's newest movie?
The most recent film on Lawrence Dane's filmography is Undercover Grandpa (2017).
Who does Lawrence Dane work with most often?
Lawrence Dane shares the most films with Kenneth Welsh (4 films), John Candy (3 films) and Cec Linder (3 films).
The Best Lawrence Dane Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 45 credits.
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