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
The Best Sam Hennings Movies
The films of Sam Hennings that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Drop Zone (1994) leads with $28.7M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
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Worldwide box office: $28.7M Drop Zone 1994 · Action -
Worldwide box office: $18M Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling 1986 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $3.55M Shout 1991 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $3.35M The Work and the Glory 2004 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $2.03M The Work and the Glory II: American Zion 2005 · Western -
Worldwide box office: $1.33M The Work and the Glory III: A House Divided 2006 · Drama
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
- 1980s 3
- 1990s 10
- 2000s 8
- 2010s 3
- 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
- First film
- Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling 1986
- Biggest box office hit
- Drop Zone $28.7M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Juanita Movie Echo Score 75
- Newest film
- The Neon Highway 2024
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.
- 2024
Caddo Lake as Ben · Drama Movie Echo Score: 65 - 2024
The Neon Highway as Ray · Drama Movie Echo Score: 56 - 2022
Ten Tricks as Keith · Drama - 2019
Juanita as Drew · Drama Movie Echo Score: 75 - 2013
Escape from Polygamy as Merril · Drama - 2010
Slow Moe as Frank Moebly · Family - 2006 The Work and the Glory III: A House Divided as Benjamin Steed · Drama Worldwide box office: $1.33M
- 2005
Soldier of God as Gerard de Ridfort · Drama - 2005 The Work and the Glory II: American Zion as Benjamin Steed · Western Worldwide box office: $2.03M
- 2005
Havoc as Mr. Rubin · Drama Worldwide box office: $371K - 2005
Bound by Lies as Lieutenant Bill Holleran · Crime - 2004 The Work and the Glory as Benjamin Steed · Drama Worldwide box office: $3.35M
- 2003
The Lone Ranger as Mr. Hartman · Action - 2002
Hunter: Return to Justice as Roger Prescott · Drama - 1998
Point Last Seen as Frank · Drama - 1997
The Beneficiary as Captain Greer · Thriller - 1995
Indecent Behavior III as Frank Pavan · Thriller - 1994 Drop Zone as Torski · Action Worldwide box office: $28.7M
- 1993
Seasons of the Heart as Jed Richards · Family - 1992
Seedpeople as Tom Bains · Sci-Fi - 1992
Final Shot: The Hank Gathers Story as Coach Spencer · Tv movie - 1991 Shout as Travis Parker · Drama Worldwide box office: $3.55M
- 1990
Night Angel as Mr. Crenshaw · Horror - 1990
Mission Manila as Tony · Action - 1988
Private War as Joseph Bates · War - 1988
On Our Own as Jack Glover · Drama - 1986 Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling as Policeman #2 · Drama Worldwide box office: $18M
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.
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).
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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