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Michael O'Neill, actor
Actor

Michael O'Neill: Movies & Box Office

films
26
as director
1
on screen
1977–2025
box office
$164M
average score
57
Born
May 29, 1951 (age 75)
Birthplace
Montgomery, Alabama, United States
Citizenship
American
Occupations
Actor
Years active
1980-present
Known for

The Best Michael O'Neill Movies

The highest-rated films Michael O'Neill is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Clemency (2019) scores highest, at 78. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

Full ranking
Career at a glance

Michael O'Neill's Career in Numbers

Michael O'Neill's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Michael O'Neill works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Joyride (1977) to Bride Hard (2025), and the 1990s were the busiest decade.

Michael O'Neill Movies by Decade

  1. 1970s 1
  2. 1980s 3
  3. 1990s 12
  4. 2000s 2
  5. 2010s 5
  6. 2020s 3

The 1990s were Michael O'Neill's busiest decade, with 12 films.

Michael O'Neill Movies by Genre

  • Drama 10
  • Crime 4
  • Adventure 2
  • Action 2
  • Thriller 2
  • Mystery 2
  • Documentary 1
  • Sci-Fi 1
  • Comedy 1
  • Western 1

Drama is the genre Michael O'Neill has worked in most, with 10 films, ahead of crime (4).

Michael O'Neill Career Milestones

First film
Joyride 1977
Biggest box office hit
Sea of Love $111M worldwide
Best-rated film
Clemency Movie Echo Score 78
Newest film
Bride Hard 2025
26 credits

Michael O'Neill Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Michael O'Neill is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 1 as director and 25 as actor. Rated films average a score of 57. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Movies Directed by Michael O'Neill

1
  1. 2012 The Grammar of Happiness (2012) movie poster The Grammar of Happiness Documentary

Michael O'Neill Movies as an Actor

25
  1. 2025 War of the Worlds (2025) movie poster War of the Worlds Adventure Movie Echo Score: 18
  2. 2025 Bride Hard (2025) movie poster Bride Hard as Frank · Action Movie Echo Score: 52
  3. 2020 The Stand at Paxton County (2020) movie poster The Stand at Paxton County as Dell Connelly · Thriller Movie Echo Score: 70
  4. 2019 Clemency (2019) movie poster Clemency as Chaplain David Kendricks · Drama Movie Echo Score: 78
  5. 2018 Indivisible (2018) movie poster Indivisible as Chaplain Rogers · Drama Movie Echo Score: 61
  6. 2018 Danger One (2018) movie poster Danger One as Beckwith · Action Movie Echo Score: 61
  7. 2014 The Grim Sleeper (2014) movie poster The Grim Sleeper as Detective Simms · Drama
  8. 2008 A Quiet Little Marriage (2008) movie poster A Quiet Little Marriage as Bruce · Drama
  9. 2004 American Crime (2004) movie poster American Crime as Sheriff Smyth · Crime
  10. 1998 Dancer, Texas Pop. 81 (1998) movie poster Dancer, Texas Pop. 81 as Mr. Lusk · Drama
  11. 1998 Virtual Obsession (1998) movie poster Virtual Obsession Sci-Fi
  12. 1998 Standoff (1998) movie poster Standoff as Cult Leader (Voice) · Crime
  13. 1996 The Sunchaser (1996) movie poster The Sunchaser as Agent Moreland · Crime
  14. 1995 Bushwhacked (1995) movie poster Bushwhacked as Jon Jordan · Comedy
  15. 1995 Awake to Danger (1995) movie poster Awake to Danger as Detective Brickman · Drama
  16. 1995 Blue Murder (1995) movie poster Blue Murder as Bruce Lyons · Drama
  17. 1994 Blind Justice (1994) movie poster Blind Justice as Spencer Heymen · Western
  18. 1993 For Their Own Good (1993) movie poster For Their Own Good as Clark Thompson · Drama
  19. 1992 Jennifer Eight (1992) movie poster Jennifer Eight as Serato · Mystery
  20. 1992 Jennifer 8 (1992) movie poster Jennifer 8 Drama
  21. 1992 The Gun in Betty Lou’s Handbag (1992) movie poster The Gun in Betty Lou’s Handbag as Jergens · Mystery
  22. 1989 Sea of Love (1989) movie poster Sea of Love as Raymond Brown · Crime
  23. 1984 Bodyline (1984) movie poster Bodyline as Viv Richardson · Drama
  24. 1981 Ghost Story (1981) movie poster Ghost Story as Churchill · Thriller
  25. 1977 Joyride (1977) movie poster Joyride as Henderson's Assistant · Adventure
Biography

Who Is Michael O'Neill?

Michael O'Neill was born in Montgomery, Alabama, United States in 1951 and is 75 years old. Credited on films since 1977, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Referring to Michael O'Neill (actor) who was born in 1951. He has his roots in the United States of America and has been an active participant in the film industry for several decades, inspiring many with his thought-provoking performance and immense talent. He has successfully carved out a place for himself in the competitive Hollywood industry over the years. His career has seen him play a wide variety of characters, ranging from dark and complex roles to lighter, comedic parts, showcasing his versatility as an actor. The other Michael O'Neills listed on wikipedia like diplomats, academics, educators, athletes, and so on, do not contribute to the actor's profile.

Earning his start in secondary roles, O'Neill quickly moved on to claim more significant parts and has had his hand in many critically acclaimed and commercially successful films. The actor has had roles across many genres and has worked with a diverse group of directors, showing his ability to adapt to different types of movies. O'Neill's performances consistently garner positive reviews and he has made numerous appearances on much-loved TV shows, broadening his audience and proving his worth in both film and television. The body of work left by O'Neill is substantial and his contribution to the film industry cannot be overlooked or underestimated.

Works with

Who Michael O'Neill Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Michael O'Neill shares the most films with. Richard Riehle comes first, with 2 films together, followed by Alfre Woodard (2).

FAQ

Michael O'Neill: Questions & Answers

How many movies Michael 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 Michael O'Neill been in?

Michael O'Neill is credited on 26 films, from 1977 to 2025. 25 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 Michael O'Neill's highest-grossing movie?

Sea of Love (1989) is Michael O'Neill's biggest box office hit, with $111M worldwide, ahead of Ghost Story (1981) ($23.4M). Across every film with box office figures, Michael O'Neill's movies have made $164M.

Michael O'Neill's biggest hits

What is the best Michael O'Neill movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Michael O'Neill's best-rated film is Clemency (2019) with a score of 78, followed by The Stand at Paxton County (2020) (70).

Best Michael O'Neill movies, ranked

How old is Michael O'Neill?

Michael O'Neill is 75 years old, born on May 29, 1951 in Montgomery, Alabama, United States.

What is Michael O'Neill's newest movie?

The most recent film on Michael O'Neill's filmography is War of the Worlds (2025).

Who does Michael O'Neill work with most often?

Michael O'Neill shares the most films with Richard Riehle (2 films), Alfre Woodard (2 films) and Kathy Baker (2 films).

The Best Michael O'Neill Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 26 credits.

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