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Pat Hingle, actor
Actor

Pat Hingle: Movies & Box Office

films
56
on screen
1957–2008
box office
$310M
Born
July 19, 1924
Birthplace
Miami, Florida, U.S.
Full name
Martin Patterson Hingle
Citizenship
American
Occupations
Actor
Years active
1951-2008
Spouses
Alyce Faye Dorsey, Julie Wright
Children
5
Career at a glance

Pat Hingle's Career in Numbers

Pat Hingle's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Pat Hingle works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from No Down Payment (1957) to The Angel Doll (2002), and the 1970s were the busiest decade.

Pat Hingle Movies by Decade

  1. 1950s 2
  2. 1960s 11
  3. 1970s 16
  4. 1980s 16
  5. 1990s 8
  6. 2000s 2

The 1970s were Pat Hingle's busiest decade, with 16 films.

Pat Hingle Movies by Genre

  • Drama 19
  • Tv movie 6
  • Western 6
  • Comedy 5
  • Thriller 4
  • Action 4
  • Horror 3
  • Crime 3
  • Romance 1
  • Adventure 1

Drama is the genre Pat Hingle has worked in most, with 19 films, ahead of tv movie (6).

Pat Hingle Career Milestones

First film
No Down Payment 1957
Biggest box office hit
The Land Before Time $84.8M worldwide
Newest film
The Angel Doll 2002
56 credits

Pat Hingle Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Pat Hingle 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.

Pat Hingle Movies as an Actor

55
  1. 2002 The Angel Doll (2002) movie poster The Angel Doll as Noah Roudabush · Drama
  2. 2000 The Runaway (2000) movie poster The Runaway as Avery · Tv movie
  3. 1999 The Hunter’s Moon (1999) movie poster The Hunter’s Moon as Judge Tully · Romance
  4. 1997 A Thousand Acres (1997) movie poster A Thousand Acres as Harold Clark · Drama
  5. 1995 Truman (1995) movie poster Truman as Boss Tom Pendergast · Tv movie
  6. 1994 Lightning Jack (1994) movie poster Lightning Jack as U.S. Marshal Dan Kurtz · Western
  7. 1992 Citizen Cohn (1992) movie poster Citizen Cohn as J. Edgar Hoover · Tv movie
  8. 1992 Gunsmoke: To the Last Man (1992) movie poster Gunsmoke: To the Last Man as Col. Tucker · Western
  9. 1991 Not of This World (1991) movie poster Not of This World as Doc Avery · Horror
  10. 1990 The Kennedys of Massachusetts (1990) movie poster The Kennedys of Massachusetts as P.J. Kennedy · Drama
  11. 1989 Everybody’s Baby: The Rescue of Jessica McClure (1989) movie poster Everybody’s Baby: The Rescue of Jessica McClure as Fire Chief James Roberts · Drama
  12. 1988 The Land Before Time (1988) movie poster The Land Before Time Adventure
  13. 1988 Stranger on My Land (1988) movie poster Stranger on My Land as Judge Munson · Tv movie
  14. 1987 Kojak: The Price of Justice (1987) movie poster Kojak: The Price of Justice as George · Thriller
  15. 1987 LBJ: The Early Years (1987) movie poster LBJ: The Early Years as Sam Rayburn · Drama
  16. 1986 Maximum Overdrive (1986) movie poster Maximum Overdrive Action
  17. 1986 Casebusters (1986) movie poster Casebusters as Sam Donahue · Mystery
  18. 1985 The Rape of Richard Beck (1985) movie poster The Rape of Richard Beck as Chappy Beck · Tv movie
  19. 1985 Brewster's Millions (1985) movie poster Brewster's Millions Comedy
  20. 1985 The Falcon and the Snowman (1985) movie poster The Falcon and the Snowman Biography
  21. 1983 Sudden Impact (1983) movie poster Sudden Impact Action
  22. 1983 Running Brave (1983) movie poster Running Brave as Coach Bill Easton · Drama
  23. 1983 Going Berserk (1983) movie poster Going Berserk as Ed Reese · Comedy
  24. 1983 The Act (1983) movie poster The Act as Frank Boda · Comedy
  25. 1981 Of Mice and Men (1981) movie poster Of Mice and Men as Jackson · Drama
  26. 1980 Wild Times (1980) movie poster Wild Times as Bob Halburton · Western
  27. 1979 Disaster on the Coastliner (1979) movie poster Disaster on the Coastliner as John Marsh · Action
  28. 1979 Norma Rae (1979) movie poster Norma Rae Drama
  29. 1979 Elvis (1979) movie poster Elvis as Colonel Tom Parker · Drama
  30. 1979 When You Comin’ Back, Red Ryder? (1979) movie poster When You Comin’ Back, Red Ryder? as Lyle Striker · Drama
  31. 1977 Tarantulas: The Deadly Cargo (1977) movie poster Tarantulas: The Deadly Cargo as Doc Hodgins · Horror
  32. 1977 The Gauntlet (1977) movie poster The Gauntlet Action
  33. 1977 Escape from Bogen County (1977) movie poster Escape from Bogen County as Judge Henry Martin · Drama
  34. 1976 Independence (1976) movie poster Independence as John Adams · History
  35. 1974 Nightmare Honeymoon (1974) movie poster Nightmare Honeymoon as Mr. Binghamton · Crime
  36. 1974 The Super Cops (1974) movie poster The Super Cops as Insp. Novick · Thriller
  37. 1973 One Little Indian (1973) movie poster One Little Indian as Capt. Stewart · Comedy
  38. 1972 The Carey Treatment (1972) movie poster The Carey Treatment as Capt. Pearson · Crime
  39. 1971 Sweet, Sweet Rachel (1971) movie poster Sweet, Sweet Rachel as Arthur Piper · Horror
  40. 1970 Norwood (1970) movie poster Norwood as Grady Fring · Comedy
  41. 1970 WUSA (1970) movie poster WUSA as Bingamon · Drama
  42. 1970 Bloody Mama (1970) movie poster Bloody Mama Drama
  43. 1969 The Ballad of Andy Crocker (1969) movie poster The Ballad of Andy Crocker as Earl Crocker · Tv movie
  44. 1968 Hang 'Em High (1968) movie poster Hang 'Em High Western
  45. 1968 Jigsaw (1968) movie poster Jigsaw as Lew Haley · Thriller
  46. 1968 Sol Madrid (1968) movie poster Sol Madrid as Harry Mitchell · Crime
  47. 1966 The Glass Menagerie (1966) movie poster The Glass Menagerie as The Gentleman Caller · Drama
  48. 1966 Nevada Smith (1966) movie poster Nevada Smith as Big Foot · Western
  49. 1964 Carol for Another Christmas (1964) movie poster Carol for Another Christmas as Ghost of Christmas Present · Drama
  50. 1964 Invitation to a Gunfighter (1964) movie poster Invitation to a Gunfighter as Sam Brewster · Western
  51. 1963 All the Way Home (1963) movie poster All the Way Home as Ralph Follet · Drama
  52. 1963 The Ugly American (1963) movie poster The Ugly American as Homer Atkins · Thriller
  53. 1961 Splendor in the Grass (1961) movie poster Splendor in the Grass Drama
  54. 1957 No Down Payment (1957) movie poster No Down Payment as Herman Kreitzer · Drama
  55. 1957 The Strange One (1957) movie poster The Strange One as Harold Koble · Drama
Biography

Who Is Pat Hingle?

Pat Hingle was born in Miami, Florida, U.S. in 1924. Credited on films since 1957, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Martin Patterson Hingle, known popularly as Pat Hingle, (July 19, 1924 – January 3, 2009) was a renowned American character actor with a vast repertoire. Hingle's journey began with a stage performance and quickly transitioned into acting for television shows and feature films. His first film was On the Waterfront in 1954, a stepping stone to his illustrious career. Often cast in stiff authority figures, his portfolio included popular films such as the Batman film franchise from 1989 to 1997.

Hingle's early life was spent in Miami, Florida. He endured challenges and faced adversities head-on, always emerging stronger. Hingle served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and the Korean War. His career break came when he became a member of the Actors Studio leading to his Broadway debut, End as a Man. Earning rave reviews for his acting prowess, he was seriously injured in an elevator accident which cost him a significant film role. His perseverance led him to recovery and he continued to enthrall audiences on screens big and small.

Works with

Who Pat Hingle Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Pat Hingle shares the most films with. David Huddleston comes first, with 4 films together, followed by Keith Carradine (3).

FAQ

Pat Hingle: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has Pat Hingle been in?

Pat Hingle is credited on 56 films, from 1957 to 2008. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Pat Hingle's highest-grossing movie?

The Land Before Time (1988) is Pat Hingle's biggest box office hit, with $84.8M worldwide, ahead of Sudden Impact (1983) ($67.6M). Across every film with box office figures, Pat Hingle's movies have made $310M.

Pat Hingle's biggest hits

What is Pat Hingle's newest movie?

The most recent film on Pat Hingle's filmography is Shadows of the Bat: The Cinematic Saga of the Dark Knight (2008), in the role of Self.

Who does Pat Hingle work with most often?

Pat Hingle shares the most films with David Huddleston (4 films), Keith Carradine (3 films) and Clifton James (3 films).

The Best Pat Hingle Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 56 credits.

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