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Sam Hennings, actor
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Sam Hennings: Movies & Box Office

films
27
on screen
1986–2024
box office
$57.4M
average score
65
Born
December 17, 1949 (age 76)
Birthplace
Macon, Georgia, U.S.
Full name
Samuel DeWitt Hennings
Citizenship
American
Occupations
Actor
Years active
1985-present
Career at a glance

Sam Hennings's Career in Numbers

Sam Hennings's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Sam Hennings works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling (1986) to The Neon Highway (2024), and the 1990s were the busiest decade.

Sam Hennings Movies by Decade

  1. 1980s 3
  2. 1990s 10
  3. 2000s 8
  4. 2010s 3
  5. 2020s 3

The 1990s were Sam Hennings's busiest decade, with 10 films.

Sam Hennings Movies by Genre

  • Drama 14
  • Action 3
  • Family 2
  • Thriller 2
  • Western 1
  • Crime 1
  • Sci-Fi 1
  • Tv movie 1
  • Horror 1
  • War 1

Drama is the genre Sam Hennings has worked in most, with 14 films, ahead of action (3).

Sam Hennings Career Milestones

Biggest box office hit
Drop Zone $28.7M worldwide
Best-rated film
Juanita Movie Echo Score 75
Newest film
The Neon Highway 2024
27 credits

Sam Hennings Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Sam Hennings is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 65. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

  1. 2024 Caddo Lake (2024) movie poster Caddo Lake as Ben · Drama Movie Echo Score: 65
  2. 2024 The Neon Highway (2024) movie poster The Neon Highway as Ray · Drama Movie Echo Score: 56
  3. 2022 Ten Tricks (2022) movie poster Ten Tricks as Keith · Drama
  4. 2019 Juanita (2019) movie poster Juanita as Drew · Drama Movie Echo Score: 75
  5. 2013 Escape from Polygamy (2013) movie poster Escape from Polygamy as Merril · Drama
  6. 2010 Slow Moe (2010) movie poster Slow Moe as Frank Moebly · Family
  7. 2006 The Work and the Glory III: A House Divided (2006) movie poster The Work and the Glory III: A House Divided as Benjamin Steed · Drama
  8. 2005 Soldier of God (2005) movie poster Soldier of God as Gerard de Ridfort · Drama
  9. 2005 The Work and the Glory II: American Zion (2005) movie poster The Work and the Glory II: American Zion as Benjamin Steed · Western
  10. 2005 Havoc (2005) movie poster Havoc as Mr. Rubin · Drama
  11. 2005 Bound by Lies (2005) movie poster Bound by Lies as Lieutenant Bill Holleran · Crime
  12. 2004 The Work and the Glory (2004) movie poster The Work and the Glory as Benjamin Steed · Drama
  13. 2003 The Lone Ranger (2003) movie poster The Lone Ranger as Mr. Hartman · Action
  14. 2002 Hunter: Return to Justice (2002) movie poster Hunter: Return to Justice as Roger Prescott · Drama
  15. 1998 Point Last Seen (1998) movie poster Point Last Seen as Frank · Drama
  16. 1997 The Beneficiary (1997) movie poster The Beneficiary as Captain Greer · Thriller
  17. 1995 Indecent Behavior III (1995) movie poster Indecent Behavior III as Frank Pavan · Thriller
  18. 1994 Drop Zone (1994) movie poster Drop Zone as Torski · Action
  19. 1993 Seasons of the Heart (1993) movie poster Seasons of the Heart as Jed Richards · Family
  20. 1992 Seedpeople (1992) movie poster Seedpeople as Tom Bains · Sci-Fi
  21. 1992 Final Shot: The Hank Gathers Story (1992) movie poster Final Shot: The Hank Gathers Story as Coach Spencer · Tv movie
  22. 1991 Shout (1991) movie poster Shout as Travis Parker · Drama
  23. 1990 Night Angel (1990) movie poster Night Angel as Mr. Crenshaw · Horror
  24. 1990 Mission Manila (1990) movie poster Mission Manila as Tony · Action
  25. 1988 Private War (1988) movie poster Private War as Joseph Bates · War
  26. 1988 On Our Own (1988) movie poster On Our Own as Jack Glover · Drama
  27. 1986 Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling (1986) movie poster Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling as Policeman #2 · Drama
Biography

Who Is Sam Hennings?

Sam Hennings was born in Macon, Georgia, U.S. in 1949 and is 76 years old. Credited on films since 1986, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Samuel DeWitt Hennings, popularly known as Sam Hennings, is an American actor celebrated for his varied roles in films and TV series. Born on December 17, 1949, in Macon, Georgia, Hennings has a career that spans over a plethora of well-known productions in Hollywood. His most notable roles include Memphis Beat, Four Good Days, Supernatural, and his star performance in The Work and the Glory trilogy. His career started in 1985 and since then, his filmography is studded with more than 70 films and TV productions. Some of his intriguing roles include his performances in Caddo Lake with Dylan O'Brien, The Neon Highway with Beau Bridges and Rob Mayes, and Four Good Days with Glenn Close and Mila Kunis. His portrayal in Martin Scorsese's The Aviator with Leonardo DiCaprio, Havoc with Anne Hathaway, and Pawn Shop Chronicles with Paul Walker is highly acclaimed. He was a series regular in Memphis Beat with Alfre Woodard and Jason Lee and starred in popular television series like The Magnificent Seven, 24, CSI, ER, and Star Trek: The Next Generation. Throughout his prolific career, Sam Hennings has managed to remain actively involved in acting, affirming his commitment and passion for his craft.

Works with

Who Sam Hennings Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Sam Hennings shares the most films with. Eric Johnson comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Linden Ashby (2).

FAQ

Sam Hennings: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has Sam Hennings been in?

Sam Hennings is credited on 27 films, from 1986 to 2024. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Sam Hennings's highest-grossing movie?

Drop Zone (1994) is Sam Hennings's biggest box office hit, with $28.7M worldwide, ahead of Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling (1986) ($18M). Across every film with box office figures, Sam Hennings's movies have made $57.4M.

Sam Hennings's biggest hits

What is the best Sam Hennings movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Sam Hennings's best-rated film is Juanita (2019) with a score of 75, followed by Caddo Lake (2024) (65).

Best Sam Hennings movies, ranked

How old is Sam Hennings?

Sam Hennings is 76 years old, born on December 17, 1949 in Macon, Georgia, U.S..

What is Sam Hennings's newest movie?

The most recent film on Sam Hennings's filmography is Caddo Lake (2024), in the role of Ben.

Who does Sam Hennings work with most often?

Sam Hennings shares the most films with Eric Johnson (3 films), Linden Ashby (2 films) and Michael Bowen (2 films).

The Best Sam Hennings Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 27 credits.

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