TV Shows - George Kennedy
Sorted by online popularity, based on the Engagement Score on July 18, 2025. George Kennedy has appeared in 1 television series with data.
#185Saturday Night Liveas Self - Host • 1 episode • #185 most popular showSaturday Night Live (SNL) is a live sketch comedy and variety show that has been a staple of American television since its debut in 1975. The show features a talented ensemble cast who perform a series of comedic sketches, musical performances, and celebrity impressions. SNL is known for its satirical commentary on current events and pop culture, often pushing the boundaries of social and political humor. With a new episode airing every Saturday night, SNL has become a cultural phenomenon and has launched the careers of numerous comedy legends.
Movies - George Kennedy
Sorted by online popularity. George Kennedy has appeared in 18 movies with data.
Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insultas Ed Hocken • # most popular movieNaked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult is a comedy film featuring Frank Drebin who returns from retirement to uncover a terrorist plot while dealing with personal challenges.
#135The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!as Capt. Ed Hocken • #135 most popular movieThe Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! is a 1988 American crime comedy film starring Leslie Nielsen as the bumbling police lieutenant Frank Drebin, who unwittingly uncovers a plot to assassinate Queen Elizabeth II.
#725The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fearas Captain Ed Hocken • #725 most popular movieThe Naked Gun 2 1⁄2: The Smell of Fear is a 1991 American crime comedy film, where Police Lt. Frank Drebin navigates a chaotic plot to thwart a corporate conspiracy in the energy industry.
#1,435Small Soldiersas Brick Bazooka (voice) • #1,435 most popular movie
#2,353Airportas Joe Patroni • #2,353 most popular movieAirport is a 1970 American air disaster–drama film that follows an airport manager's struggle to keep the airport operational during a snowstorm, as a suicide bomber plans to detonate a Boeing 707 airliner mid-flight.
#2,455Charadeas Herman Scobie • #2,455 most popular movieCharade is a 1963 American romantic comedy mystery film that follows Regina Lampert's journey after her husband's murder and her involvement with his ex-WWII comrades in a pursuit for stolen money.
#3,326Cats Don't Danceas L.B. Mammoth (voice) • #3,326 most popular movieCats Don't Dance is a 1997 American animated musical comedy film about a determined cat pursuing stardom in Hollywood through song and dance.
#3,467Airport '77as Joe Patroni • #3,467 most popular movieAirport '77 is a 1977 American air disaster film and the third installment of the Airport film series. The movie follows the story of a private Boeing 747 that crashes into the ocean in the Bermuda Triangle after being hijacked, leading the survivors to face numerous challenges in a struggle for survival.
#3,992Creepshow 2as Ray Spruce • #3,992 most popular movieCreepshow 2 is a 1987 horror anthology film featuring three gruesome tales directed by Michael Gornick. The stories explore themes of revenge, supernatural encounters, and chilling twists.
#4,259The Delta Forceas Father O'Malley • #4,259 most popular movieThe Delta Force is a 1986 American action film following an elite Special Operations Forces unit led by Chuck Norris and Lee Marvin. The plot centers around the rescue mission of a hijacked 707 aircraft by Lebanese terrorists.
#4,869Boleroas Cotton • #4,869 most popular movieBolero is a 1984 American romantic drama film following a young woman's sexual awakening and her quest around the world to find the perfect first lover.
#5,678View from the Topas Passenger Requesting Vodka (uncredited) • #5,678 most popular movieView from the Top is a 2003 American romantic comedy film directed by Bruno Barreto. Starring Gwyneth Paltrow, Christina Applegate, Candice Bergen, Joshua Malina, Mark Ruffalo, Rob Lowe, Mike Myers, and Kelly Preston, the film follows Donna, a young woman from a small town who aspires to become a flight attendant.
#6,032Dennis the Menace Strikes Again!as Mr. Johnson • #6,032 most popular movieDennis the Menace Strikes Again is a 1998 American comedy film and the sequel to the 1993 theatrical feature Dennis the Menace. It stars Don Rickles, Betty White, and Justin Cooper.
#6,276Brain Deadas Vance • #6,276 most popular movieBrain Dead is a sci-fi thriller film that follows Martin, a neurosurgeon studying brain malfunctions while fighting against a powerful corporation.
#6,834Modern Romanceas George Kennedy / Zeron • #6,834 most popular movieModern Romance is a 1981 American comedy romance film that follows a film editor's struggle with indecision in his relationship.
#6,857Just Before Dawnas Roy McLean • #6,857 most popular movieJust Before Dawn is a 1981 American slasher film following a group of hikers hunted by a ruthless backwoods killer in the Oregon mountains.
#8,000Tick... Tick... Tick...as John Little • #8,000 most popular movieTick... Tick... Tick... is a 1970 American crime drama film directed by Ralph Nelson, known for its cutting-edge portrayal of racial tensions in a small Southern town.
#8,337Mean Dog Bluesas Captain Omar Kinsman • #8,337 most popular movieMean Dog Blues is a 1978 American drama film that follows the story of Paul Ramsey, a country and western musician who ends up on a Southern chain gang due to unfortunate events.
George Kennedy Biography
George Harris Kennedy Jr. (February 18, 1925 – February 28, 2016) was an American actor known for his appearances in over 100 film and television productions. He gained recognition for his role as 'Dragline' alongside Paul Newman in Cool Hand Luke (1967), which earned him an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor and a Golden Globe nomination. Kennedy received another Golden Globe nomination for his portrayal of Joe Patroni in Airport (1970). Throughout his career, he had significant roles in various films including Lonely Are the Brave, Charade, Strait-Jacket, The Dirty Dozen, and The Naked Gun series. His acting skills made him a renowned personality in the world of film and television.
