Mike Starr: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 71
- on screen
- 1979–2023
- box office
- $159M
- average score
- 57
- Born
- November 10, 1944 (age 81)
- Birthplace
- Edinburgh, Scotland
- Full name
- Michael Starrs
- Citizenship
- Scotland
- Occupations
- Singer, Songwriter
- Years active
- 1960s-present
The Best Mike Starr Movies
The highest-rated films Mike Starr is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The Crusades (2023) scores highest, at 80. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.
Mike Starr's Career in Numbers
Mike Starr's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Mike Starr works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Squeeze Play (1979) to Sweetwater (2023), and the 1980s were the busiest decade.
Mike Starr Movies by Decade
- 1970s 1
- 1980s 21
- 1990s 20
- 2000s 12
- 2010s 9
- 2020s 5
The 1980s were Mike Starr's busiest decade, with 21 films.
Mike Starr Movies by Genre
- Drama 21
- Comedy 16
- Action 6
- Thriller 6
- Crime 5
- Mystery 3
- Romance 2
- Tv movie 2
- History 2
- Biography 1
Drama is the genre Mike Starr has worked in most, with 21 films, ahead of comedy (16).
Mike Starr Career Milestones
- First film
- Squeeze Play 1979
- Biggest box office hit
- Blown Away $30.2M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- The Crusades Movie Echo Score 80
- Newest film
- Sweetwater 2023
Mike Starr Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Mike Starr is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 57. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Mike Starr Movies as an Actor
68- 2023
The Crusades as Mr. Podkowa · Comedy Worldwide box office: $5.89K Movie Echo Score: 80 - 2023
Sweetwater as Eddie Gottlieb · Biography Worldwide box office: $542K Movie Echo Score: 54 - 2022
Clowning as Detective Welles · Crime - 2021
The Cleaner as Carl · Mystery Movie Echo Score: 61 - 2020
Cabaret Maxime Drama - 2019
Zeroville as Burly · Drama Worldwide box office: $69.4K Movie Echo Score: 33 - 2018
Making a Killing as Arthur Herring · Drama - 2018
Cabaret Maxime as Ripa · Drama Worldwide box office: $30.5K - 2015
Bereave as George · Drama - 2015
Dancer and the Dame as Poochareli · Comedy - 2012
Mancation as Mr. Vanderplatt · Comedy - 2012
Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life as Officer Polansky · Sci-Fi - 2012
Buzzkill as Agent Brady · Comedy Worldwide box office: $5.86K - 2011
Walk a Mile in My Pradas as John · Romance - 2009
Wrong Turn at Tahoe as Paulie · Drama - 2009
Chicago Overcoat as Lorenzo Galante · Crime - 2009
Lonely Street as JG · Comedy - 2008
Lone Rider as Lloyd · Western - 2006
Hot Tamale as Al · Action - 2006
Jesse Stone: Night Passage as Chief Lou Carson · Thriller - 2005
Jane Doe: The Wrong Face as Kramer · Tv movie - 2004
Elvis Has Left the Building as Sal · Family Worldwide box office: $153K - 2004
Mickey as Tony · Drama Worldwide box office: $295K - 2002
Backflash as Tono · Action - 2001
3 A.M. as Theo · Drama - 2001
Tempted as Dot Collins · Mystery Worldwide box office: $30.3K - 1999
The Lady in Question as Det. Tony Rossini · Thriller - 1999
Murder in a Small Town as Tony · Tv movie - 1998
Frogs for Snakes as Crunch Gwiazda · Comedy Worldwide box office: $21.6K - 1998
Animals with the Tollkeeper as Young Felipe · Romance - 1997
Lesser Prophets as Larry · Drama - 1997
River Made to Drown In as Frank · Drama - 1997
Path to Paradise: The Untold Story of the World Trade Center Bombing as Mahmud Abouhalima · History - 1997
The Deli as Johnny · Comedy - 1996
Just Your Luck as Carl · Comedy - 1996
Blood and Wine as Mike · Crime Worldwide box office: $1.09M - 1996
Two If by Sea Comedy Worldwide box office: $10.7M - 1995
A Pyromaniac’s Love Story as Sgt. Zikowski · Comedy Worldwide box office: $346K - 1994
Trial by Jury as Hughie Bonner · Thriller Worldwide box office: $6.97M - 1994
Baby’s Day Out as Jojo Ducky (uncredited) · Drama - 1994
Blown Away as Francis the Barkeeper · Action Worldwide box office: $30.2M - 1993
Son of the Pink Panther Comedy Worldwide box office: $2.44M - 1993
Night Trap as Det. Williams · Horror - 1992
Mac as Fireman · Drama Worldwide box office: $39.4K - 1991
Billy Bathgate as Julie Martin · Crime Worldwide box office: $15.6M - 1990
Kojak: Flowers For Matty as Det. Hamilton · Drama - 1989
Kojak: Ariana as Hamilton · Thriller - 1989
Prime Target as First Groucho · Drama - 1989
Last Exit to Brooklyn as Security Guard · Drama Worldwide box office: $1.73M - 1989
Collision Course as Auto Worker Bowling Alley #3 · Comedy - 1989
New York Stories as Hardhat · Drama Worldwide box office: $10.8M - 1988
The Chair as Wilson · Mystery - 1988
The Appointments of Dennis Jennings as Doorman · Comedy - 1988
Funny Farm Drama Worldwide box office: $25.5M - 1988
Frank Nitti: The Enforcer as Sergeant Harry Lang · Crime - 1987
Nasty Hero as Hackett · Action - 1987
Five Corners as Bartender · Drama Worldwide box office: $969K - 1987
Radio Days Comedy Worldwide box office: $14.8M - 1986
Off Beat as James Bonnell · Comedy Worldwide box office: $4.84M - 1986
Violets are Blue as Tony · Drama Worldwide box office: $4.74M - 1985
Stone Pillow as Man in Alley (uncredited) · Drama - 1985
The Protector as Hood #2 · Action Worldwide box office: $982K - 1985
The Last Dragon Action Worldwide box office: $25.8M - 1984
Terrible Joe Moran as Thug #1 · Drama - 1982
Hit and Run as Copa Doorman · Thriller - 1981
Evil Stalks This House as Tom · Thriller - 1981
The Bushido Blade as Bos'n Cave Johnson · History - 1979
Squeeze Play as Salon Proprietor (uncredited) · Comedy
Who Is Mike Starr?
Mike Starr was born in Edinburgh, Scotland in 1944 and is 81 years old. Credited on films since 1979, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Mike Starrs, born on November 10, 1944, in Edinburgh, Scotland, is a seasoned veteran of the rock music scene, most recognized for his artistic contributions to Colosseum II and Lucifer's Friend. Starrs initiated his music career in the late 1960s when he moved to London and associated himself with various minor bands. He was signed by record producer Tony Atkins for Marquee Productions and despite the absence of commercial success, remained determined in his pursuit of a musical career. His breakthrough moment arrived in 1975 when he was drafted into Colosseum II after being seen singing in a local pub.
During his stint with Colosseum II, Starrs’ distinctive and robust singing style played a key role in shaping the band's music, juxtaposing beautifully with Gary Moore's guitar riffs, Don Airey's keyboard play and the rhythmic offerings of Neil Murray and Jon Hiseman. Despite the album Strange New Flesh (1976) not achieving commercial success, it marked the start of a potential British supergroup. However, his journey with Colosseum II was cut short due to differences with the record label owner. Starrs continued his musical voyage, touring Europe and the U.S. in 1975-76 and went on to join Lucifer's Friend, contributing to two of their albums. His notable works include Good Time Warrior (1978) and Sneak Me In (1980). He is presently associated with the Blues/Rock group Crossover.
Who Mike Starr Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Mike Starr shares the most films with. John Turturro comes first, with 5 films together, followed by Michael Imperioli (5).
Mike Starr: Questions & Answers
How many movies Mike Starr has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Mike Starr been in?
Mike Starr is credited on 71 films, from 1979 to 2023. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Mike Starr's highest-grossing movie?
Blown Away (1994) is Mike Starr's biggest box office hit, with $30.2M worldwide, ahead of The Last Dragon (1985) ($25.8M). Across every film with box office figures, Mike Starr's movies have made $159M.
Mike Starr's biggest hits What is the best Mike Starr movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Mike Starr's best-rated film is The Crusades (2023) with a score of 80, followed by The Cleaner (2021) (61).
Best Mike Starr movies, ranked How old is Mike Starr?
Mike Starr is 81 years old, born on November 10, 1944 in Edinburgh, Scotland.
What is Mike Starr's newest movie?
The most recent film on Mike Starr's filmography is The Crusades (2023), in the role of Mr. Podkowa.
Who does Mike Starr work with most often?
Mike Starr shares the most films with John Turturro (5 films), Michael Imperioli (5 films) and Joe Mantegna (3 films).
The Best Mike Starr Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 71 credits.
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