TV Shows - Rip Torn
Sorted by online popularity, based on the Engagement Score on January 20, 2025. Rip Torn has appeared in 2 television series with data.
#59930 Rockas Don Geiss • 8 episodes • #599 most popular show30 Rock is a sitcom that aired on NBC from 2006 to 2013. Created by Tina Fey, the show revolves around the production of a fictional sketch comedy show. It offers a humorous behind-the-scenes look at the chaos and professional relationships of the cast and crew. With sharp writing and clever humor, 30 Rock has garnered critical acclaim and numerous awards, including several Primetime Emmy Awards. The show features a talented ensemble cast, including Fey herself, Alec Baldwin, and Tracy Morgan.
#684Will & Graceas Lionel Banks • 4 episodes • #684 most popular showWill & Grace is an American sitcom that follows the lives of two best friends, a gay lawyer named Will and a straight interior designer named Grace. The show explores their unique friendship, witty banter, and their hilarious adventures living in New York City. With a talented ensemble cast and sharp writing, Will & Grace tackles various social and cultural issues with humor and heart, while also offering a realistic portrayal of friendships and relationships.
Movies - Rip Torn
Sorted by online popularity. Rip Torn has appeared in 37 movies with data.
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#764Men in Blackas Chief Zed • #764 most popular movie
#1,448DodgeBall: A True Underdog Storyas Patches O'Houlihan • #1,448 most popular movieDodgeball: A True Underdog Story is a 2004 sports comedy film about a group of underdogs who enter a dodgeball tournament to save their local gym from being taken over by a corporate fitness chain.
#1,529Men in Black IIas Zed • #1,529 most popular movieMen in Black II is a 2002 American science fiction action comedy film and the sequel to Men in Black (1997). It reunites Agent K and Agent J to defend Earth from a new alien threat. The film features a race against time as Agent J must convince a memory-lacking Agent K to join MIB and prevent the impending destruction of the Earth.
#1,573The Insideras John Scanlon • #1,573 most popular movieThe Insider is a 1999 American drama film directed by Michael Mann, based on the true story of Jeffrey Wigand, a chemist who becomes a whistleblower against the tobacco industry. The movie follows his decision to appear on 60 Minutes and the ensuing struggles he faces in defending his testimony. The film stars Al Pacino and Russell Crowe, and received critical acclaim for its portrayal of the events.
#1,590Marie Antoinetteas Louis XV of France • #1,590 most popular movieMarie Antoinette is a 2006 historical drama film based on the life of Queen Marie Antoinette, played by Kirsten Dunst, in the years leading to the French Revolution.
#1,763Bee Movieas Lou Lo Duca (voice) • #1,763 most popular movieBee Movie is a 2007 American animated comedy film featuring the voice talents of Jerry Seinfeld, Renée Zellweger, and Matthew Broderick. The story revolves around Barry B. Benson, a newly graduated bee who embarks on a journey to take legal action against humans for exploiting bees, after learning about the human consumption of honey from his friend Vanessa Bloome, a florist in New York City.
#2,002Freddy Got Fingeredas Jim Brody • #2,002 most popular movieFreddy Got Fingered is a 2001 American surreal black comedy film directed by Tom Green. The story follows an aspiring cartoonist who returns to live with his family and spreads false accusations about his father.
#2,013Canadian Baconas General Dick Panzer • #2,013 most popular movieCanadian Bacon is a 1995 comedy film that satirizes Canada–United States relations by depicting the U.S. President attempting to boost his popularity by provoking a cold war with Canada.
#2,339The Man Who Fell to Earthas Nathan Bryce • #2,339 most popular movieThe Man Who Fell to Earth is a British science fantasy drama film that follows an extraterrestrial named Thomas Jerome Newton as he arrives on Earth to find a solution for his planet's severe drought. Throughout his journey, he encounters human vices and corruption, leading to unexpected challenges.
#2,589Down Periscopeas Admiral Winslow • #2,589 most popular movieDown Periscope is a 1996 American military comedy submarine film featuring Lieutenant Commander Tom Dodge, a capable yet unconventional U.S. Navy officer assigned to command the outdated USS Stingray with a crew of misfits. Dodge must overcome challenges from his rival Admiral Graham as they participate in a naval war game.
#2,694Wonder Boysas Q • #2,694 most popular movieWonder Boys is a 2000 comedy-drama film directed by Curtis Hanson, based on the 1995 novel of the same name by Michael Chabon. Michael Douglas stars as professor Grady Tripp, a struggling novelist dealing with a series of misadventures in the company of a young writer.
#2,899The Beastmasteras Maax • #2,899 most popular movieThe Beastmaster is a 1982 fantasy film directed by Don Coscarelli, featuring Marc Singer as Dar, a man with the ability to communicate with animals who seeks revenge for his father's murder.
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#3,473City Heatas Primo Pitt • #3,473 most popular movieCity Heat is a 1984 American buddy-crime comedy film starring Clint Eastwood and Burt Reynolds, set in Kansas City in 1933. The story follows police lieutenant Speer and former cop turned private eye Mike Murphy as they reunite as bitter enemies to combat the mob.
#4,268Airplane II: The Sequelas Bud Kruger / President Reagan • #4,268 most popular movieAirplane II: The Sequel is a 1982 American parody film directed by Ken Finkleman and starring Robert Hays and Julie Hagerty. It serves as a sequel to the 1980 film Airplane!
#4,295Zoomas Larraby • #4,295 most popular movieZoom (also known as Zoom: Academy for Superheroes) is a 2006 American superhero comedy film directed by Peter Hewitt. It follows the story of Jack Shepard, a former superhero who is recruited by the government to train a group of children with unique abilities to become a new team of superheroes and prevent a global catastrophe.
#4,346Defending Your Lifeas Bob Diamond • #4,346 most popular movieDefending Your Life is a 1991 American romantic comedy-fantasy film following an advertising executive navigating the afterlife to prove his worth for cosmic progression.
#4,472Crazy Joeas Richie • #4,472 most popular movieCrazy Joe is a crime film based on the life of mobster Joseph "Crazy Joe" Gallo, depicting his rise and fall in the Mafia.
#4,814Comaas Dr. George • #4,814 most popular movieComa is a gripping American mystery thriller film that follows a young doctor's chilling discovery of a disturbing trend in her hospital, where seemingly routine surgeries result in patients slipping into comas.
#5,057How to Make an American Quiltas Arthur • #5,057 most popular movieHow to Make an American Quilt is a 1995 American drama film about a graduate student dealing with relationship troubles, seeking solace with her grandmother and great aunt who are part of a quilting group.
#5,139Welcome to Mooseportas Bert Langdon • #5,139 most popular movieWelcome to Mooseport is a 2004 American political satire comedy film directed by Donald Petrie, and starring Ray Romano and Gene Hackman. It follows the story of a former US president who seeks to run for Mayor in his hometown of Mooseport, Maine, sparking a humorous and competitive political race.
#5,486Summer Rentalas Scully • #5,486 most popular movieSummer Rental is a 1985 American comedy film following the misadventures of an overworked air traffic controller and his family during their vacation in a Florida resort town.
#5,524Extreme Prejudiceas Sheriff Hank Pearson • #5,524 most popular movieExtreme Prejudice is a 1987 American neo-Western action thriller film featuring a Texas Ranger and a narcotics kingpin who were once childhood friends turned enemies.
#5,898Senselessas Randall Tyson • #5,898 most popular movieSenseless is a 1998 American buddy comedy science fiction film about a college student who gains enhanced senses through an experimental drug.
#6,230Flashpointas Sheriff Wells • #6,230 most popular movieFlashpoint is a 1984 American neo-western action thriller film about two border patrol agents who discover a buried jeep in the Texas desert, leading them to uncover a mysterious and dangerous situation.
#6,675Trial and Erroras Benny Gibbs • #6,675 most popular movie
#6,746One Trick Ponyas Walter Fox • #6,746 most popular movieOne-Trick Pony is a 1980 feature film revolving around an aging rock star's attempt to create a new album amidst challenges from his record label and producer while dealing with marital issues.
#7,290Happy Tearsas Joe • #7,290 most popular movieHappy Tears is a 2009 American independent comedy-drama film directed by Mitchell Lichtenstein. The story revolves around two sisters, Jayne and Laura, who come back to their childhood home to assist their aging and quirky father Joe. The film stars Parker Posey, Demi Moore, Rip Torn, Sebastian Roché, Ellen Barkin, and Billy Magnussen.
#7,770Nadineas Buford Pope • #7,770 most popular movieNadine is a 1987 American crime comedy film starring Jeff Bridges and Kim Basinger, revolving around a hairdresser's attempt to reclaim photos only to find herself entangled in a dangerous situation with her estranged husband.
#7,899First Familyas General G. E. Dumpston • #7,899 most popular movieFirst Family is a 1980 American comedy film depicting a President's efforts to prevent an African tribe from sacrificing his kidnapped daughter.
#7,923Songwriteras Dino McLeish • #7,923 most popular movieSongwriter is a 1984 American satirical comedy-drama film directed by Alan Rudolph, loosely based on Willie Nelson's life and legend.
#7,961J. Edgar Hooveras Lyndon Baines Johnson • #7,961 most popular movieJ. Edgar Hoover is a 1987 American biographical drama television film depicting the life of the long-serving Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, J. Edgar Hoover.
#8,232Misunderstoodas Will • #8,232 most popular movieMisunderstood is a 1984 American drama film directed by Jerry Schatzberg, based on a novel by Florence Montgomery, following a workaholic father navigating fatherhood after his wife's death.
#8,257Hit Listas Vic Luca • #8,257 most popular movieHit List is a gripping 1989 action-thriller film directed by William Lustig, featuring a family man and a mob witness seeking a hitman who mistakenly abducts the family man's son.
#8,290Laguna Heatas Joe Datilla • #8,290 most popular movieLaguna Heat is a 1987 American drama film about a man returning to his hometown in Laguna Beach, only to get entangled in a murder investigation.
#8,352Dead Ahead: The Exxon Valdez Disasteras Admiral Paul Yost - Presidential Delegation • #8,352 most popular movie
Rip Torn Biography
Rip Torn, born Elmore Rual Torn Jr. on February 6, 1931, in Temple, Texas, was an American actor with a career spanning over 60 years. He gained recognition for his portrayal of Artie the producer on The Larry Sanders Show, earning six Emmy Award nominations and a win in 1996. Torn was also nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Cross Creek (1983). He appeared in popular films such as the Men in Black franchise (1997-2002) and Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004) as Patches O'Houlihan. Known for his versatile performances, Torn left a lasting impact on the entertainment industry.
On January 20, 2025, Rip Torn had 2,632 Wikipedia visits, making him the #2,832 most popular actor online.
