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Wilbur Fitzgerald, actor
Actor

Wilbur Fitzgerald: Movies & Box Office

films
19
on screen
1983–2025
box office
$138M
average score
61
Born
September 15, 1948 (age 78)
Citizenship
American
Occupations
Film actor, television actor
Years active
1983-present
Spouses
Dianna Fitzgerald
Known for

The Best Wilbur Fitzgerald Movies

The highest-rated films Wilbur Fitzgerald is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret (2023) scores highest, at 88. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

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Career at a glance

Wilbur Fitzgerald's Career in Numbers

Wilbur Fitzgerald's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Wilbur Fitzgerald works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Murder in Coweta County (1983) to The Naked Gun (2025), and the 2000s were the busiest decade.

Wilbur Fitzgerald Movies by Decade

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

The 2000s were Wilbur Fitzgerald's busiest decade, with 5 films.

Wilbur Fitzgerald Movies by Genre

  • Drama 8
  • Tv movie 5
  • Action 2
  • Biography 1
  • Comedy 1
  • Western 1
  • Crime 1

Drama is the genre Wilbur Fitzgerald has worked in most, with 8 films, ahead of tv movie (5).

Wilbur Fitzgerald Career Milestones

Biggest box office hit
The Naked Gun $102M worldwide
Best-rated film
Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret Movie Echo Score 88
Newest film
The Naked Gun 2025
19 credits

Wilbur Fitzgerald Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Wilbur Fitzgerald is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 61. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Wilbur Fitzgerald?

Wilbur Fitzgerald was born in 1948 and is 78 years old. Credited on films since 1983, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Wilbur Fitzgerald (born September 15, 1948) is an American film and television actor whose career spans more than four decades, beginning in the early 1980s and continuing robustly into the present day. Emerging from modest beginnings, Fitzgerald quickly became a reliable character actor, recognized for his ability to convey authority and nuance, most notably through his memorable portrayal of District Attorney Gerard Darnelle in the critically acclaimed series In the Heat of the Night. Over the years he has built an extensive résumé that includes recurring and guest‑appearances on a wide variety of popular television programs, such as NCIS: New Orleans, Matlock, Walker, Texas Ranger, Prison Break, Drop Dead Diva, Friday Night Lights, The Cape and October Road, each role showcasing his versatility across genres ranging from procedural drama to poignant family narratives. In addition to his television work, Fitzgerald has contributed significantly to the film industry, appearing in a diverse slate of movies that underscore his adaptability. His film credits feature high‑profile titles like The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues, RoboCop 3, Baby Driver, and Radioland Murders, as well as more niche projects such as The Rose and the Jackal where he played a reporter, and The Greening of Whitney Brown. Throughout his enduring career, he has been praised for delivering solid performances that enhance ensemble casts while often leaving a lasting impression with his distinctive screen presence. Married to Dianna Fitzgerald, he continues to pursue new roles, cementing his status as a steadfast figure in American entertainment.

Works with

Who Wilbur Fitzgerald Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Wilbur Fitzgerald shares the most films with. Steve Coulter comes first, with 2 films together, followed by Christopher Reeve (2).

FAQ

Wilbur Fitzgerald: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has Wilbur Fitzgerald been in?

Wilbur Fitzgerald is credited on 19 films, from 1983 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Wilbur Fitzgerald's highest-grossing movie?

The Naked Gun (2025) is Wilbur Fitzgerald's biggest box office hit, with $102M worldwide, ahead of Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret (2023) ($21.5M). Across every film with box office figures, Wilbur Fitzgerald's movies have made $138M.

Wilbur Fitzgerald's biggest hits

What is the best Wilbur Fitzgerald movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Wilbur Fitzgerald's best-rated film is Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret (2023) with a score of 88, followed by The Naked Gun (2025) (75).

Best Wilbur Fitzgerald movies, ranked

How old is Wilbur Fitzgerald?

Wilbur Fitzgerald is 78 years old, born on September 15, 1948.

What is Wilbur Fitzgerald's newest movie?

The most recent film on Wilbur Fitzgerald's filmography is The Naked Gun (2025), in the role of Dan Daly.

Who does Wilbur Fitzgerald work with most often?

Wilbur Fitzgerald shares the most films with Steve Coulter (2 films), Christopher Reeve (2 films) and Sam Hennings (2 films).

The Best Wilbur Fitzgerald Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 19 credits.

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