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Don Stark

Don Stark

Actor · Born July 5, 1954 (72) · New York City, New York, USA

Don Stark was born on July 5, 1954 in New York City, New York, USA as Donald Stark. He is an actor and director.

Biography from TMDB.

Born
July 5, 1954 (72)
From
New York City, New York, USA
Works as
Actor
Titles
75 on MovieCove · 114 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 155 days to Oct 26Down 26% in 30 days

What are Don Stark's films like?

Across their 20 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Bonds.

Genres

Comedy5 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 17th percentile
: browse their Comedy movies
Action3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 38th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Action movies
Biography2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 57th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Biography movies
Drama2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 20th percentile
: browse their Drama movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Morality
28%
Bonds
26%
Self
20%
Survival
8%
Society
8%
Power
7%
Ideas
4%
Family bonds7 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship6 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice4 titles, browse their movies with this themeSelf-worth3 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival4 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception3 titles, browse their movies with this themeComing of age2 titles, browse their movies with this themeRevenge2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 17 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 7 · Serious 5 · Dark 5

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 11 · Stylized 5 · Heightened 1

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 4 · Charged 9 · Intense 4

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 6 · Shifting 9 · Whiplash 2

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 7 · Some laughs 6 · Funny 4

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

A split, not a type: Slow burn 9 · Even-paced 7 · Relentless 1

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 11 · Engaged 6 · Full focus 0

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

Easy watch 7 · Affecting 10 · Heavy 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 14 · Open-ended 2 · Ambiguous 1

Roles they play

3 analyzed roles

Usually the Shadow: 2 of 3 analyzed roles.

Shadow
2 of 3
Ally
1 of 3

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
12
Warm
6
Absurd
8
Thrilling
5
Joyful
4
Other
15

How their films linger

Fun10 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good8 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 6 with a twist

  • Happy8
  • Bittersweet9
  • Tragic2
  • Ambiguous1

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Don Stark's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 56 of their 75 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on The Roku Channel (15).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Don Stark's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

114 credits, 75 with a MovieCove page; 2 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • That '90s Show(2023)

    Show 6 episodes · as Bob Pinciotti

    Midcredits score: 24th percentile of all shows

  • Dollface(2019)

    Show 1 episode · as Craig

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all shows

  • 7 Days to Vegas(2019)

    as Angry Jim

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all films

  • Green Book(2018)

    as Jules Podell

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films

  • The Family Business(2018)

    Show 4 episodes · as Senator

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all shows

  • Beyond the Sky(2018)

    as Bill Johnson

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all films

  • Holiday Hostage (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    as Gary

  • There's... Johnny! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Show 3 episodes · as Bernie Greenfield

  • Roswell FM (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Ralph Cheeks

  • C Street(2016)

    as Super

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Café Society(2016)

    as Sol

    Midcredits score: 63rd percentile of all films

  • Monkey Up(2016)

    as Tucker (voice)

    Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all films

  • Hello, My Name Is Doris(2015)

    as Uncle Frank

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films

  • Rosewood(2015)

    Show 1 episode · as Captain Roy Murillo

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all shows

  • Safelight(2015)

    as Jack Campbell

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films

  • The Odd Couple(2015)

    Show 1 episode · as Mr. Blaustein

    Midcredits score: 24th percentile of all shows

  • Scorpion(2014)

    Show 1 episode · as Judge Kramer

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all shows

  • The Strain(2014)

    Show 1 episode · as James O'Neill

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all shows

  • Wrong Cops(2013)

    as Gary

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films

  • Random Encounters (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Dr. Tim

  • Hit the Floor(2013)

    Show 33 episodes · as Oscar Kinkade

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all shows

  • Maron(2013)

    Show 5 episodes · as Gerry

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all shows

  • The Mindy Project(2012)

    Show 1 episode · as Don Castellano

    Midcredits score: 63rd percentile of all shows

  • Anger Management(2012)

    Show 1 episode · as Principal

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all shows

  • John Carter(2012)

    as Dix the Storekeeper

    Midcredits score: 62nd percentile of all films

  • American Horror Story(2011)

    Show 1 episode · as Kit's Lawyer

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all shows

  • Corey and Lucas for the Win (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Show 6 episodes · as Stan

  • Shameless(2011)

    Show 1 episode · as Wayne Ubberman

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • Law & Order: LA(2010)

    Show 1 episode · as Jack Velman

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all shows

  • Melissa & Joey(2010)

    Show 1 episode · as Phil DeMarco

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all shows

  • Meeting Spencer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Wolfie

  • Penny (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Lamarche

  • The Good Wife(2009)

    Show 1 episode · as Manny Hofstedter

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all shows

  • Castle(2009)

    Show 2 episodes · as Vincent Cardano

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows

  • Jerry(2009)

    as David

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all films

  • iCarly: iGo to Japan(2008)

    as Freight Dog

    Midcredits score: 63rd percentile of all films

  • The Mentalist(2008)

    Show 1 episode · as Armin Gagnon

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • iCarly(2007)

    Show 2 episodes · as Freight Dog

    Midcredits score: 52nd percentile of all shows

  • Cory in the House(2007)

    Show 1 episode · as The Russian Prime Minister

    Midcredits score: 8th percentile of all shows

  • Supernatural(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Jay Wiley

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • Spider-Man: The Venom Saga (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Rhino (voice)

  • Father of the Pride (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Show 13 episodes · as (voice) · as Vincent (voice)

  • Slammed (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Uncle Mack

  • NCIS(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as Auto Mechanic · as Marty Fiero

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all shows

  • The 4th Tenor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Tony

  • Curb Your Enthusiasm(2000)

    Show 3 episodes · as Stu Braudy

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • CSI: Crime Scene Investigation(2000)

    Show 1 episode · as Sam Hopkins

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all shows

  • Goosed (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Dick

  • L.A. Heat(1996)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all shows

  • American Dragons(1998)

    as Rocco

    Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all films

  • That '70s Show(1998)

    Show 200 episodes · as Bob Pinciotti

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all shows

  • Letters from a Killer(1998)

    as Geary

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films

  • Earth Minus Zero (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as John Wayne "J.W."

  • Brooklyn South (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Show 1 episode · as George Hauer

  • Timecop (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Show 9 episodes · as Eugene Matuzek

  • Stargate SG-1(1997)

    Show 1 episode · as Sal

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • Murder Live!(1997)

    as Man in Yellow Shirt

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films

  • Star Trek: First Contact(1996)

    as Nicky the nose

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all films

  • Santa with Muscles(1996)

    as Lenny

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films

  • Early Edition (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Show 1 episode · as Stan Kowaleski

  • Dark Skies (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Heaven's Prisoners(1996)

    as Eddie Keats

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all films

  • Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead(1995)

    as Gus

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all films

  • Murder One(1995)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all shows

  • Charlie Grace (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Show 1 episode · as Detective Simms

  • Bless This House (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Show 16 episodes · as Lenny

  • 3 Ninjas: Knuckle Up(1995)

    as Sheriff

    Midcredits score: 14th percentile of all films

  • Night of the Running Man(1995)

    as Rodney

    Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all films

  • Spider-Man: The Animated Series(1994)

    Show 8 episodes · as Rhino (voice)

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • Revenge of the Red Baron(1994)

    as Detective Lewis

    Midcredits score: 3rd percentile of all films

  • Maverick(1994)

    as Riverboat Poker Player (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all films

  • Ellen(1994)

    Show 1 episode · as Repairman

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all shows

  • Duckman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Show 1 episode · as IRS Agent (voice)

  • 3 Ninjas Kick Back(1994)

    as Umpire

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all films

  • Bloodfist V: Human Target(1994)

    as Agent Cory Blake

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films

  • Viper (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Show 1 episode · as Manny

  • Diagnosis Murder(1993)

    Show 1 episode · as Det. Groberg · as Stanley Bomgarden

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all shows

  • Freaked(1993)

    as Editor

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all films

  • Arcade (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Finster

  • The Baby Doll Murders(1993)

    as Eric Green

    Midcredits score: 3rd percentile of all films

  • Elvis and the Colonel: The Untold Story(1993)

    as Dutch

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all films

  • Star Trek: Deep Space Nine(1993)

    Show 1 episode · as Ashrock

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all shows

  • Liquid Dreams (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Escort to Penthouse

  • The Man in the Family (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Show 7 episodes · Actor

  • 9 1/2 Ninjas! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Sledge

  • Beverly Hills, 90210(1990)

    Show 1 episode · as David's Shrink

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all shows

  • Hardball (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Baywatch (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Feds(1988)

    as Willy

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films

  • Arthur 2: On the Rocks(1988)

    as Diner Customer

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all films

  • Under the Gun (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Joey

  • The Couch Trip(1988)

    as Peterson

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all films

  • Beauty and the Beast(1987)

    Show 1 episode · as Eddie · as Stocky Guy

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all shows

  • The Charmings (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Peggy Sue Got Married(1986)

    as Doug Stell

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all films

  • Sledge Hammer!(1986)

    Show 2 episodes · as Kurt Kruggle

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all shows

  • L.A. Law(1986)

    Show 1 episode · as D.D.A. William Davidoff

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all shows

  • The Twilight Zone (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Show 1 episode · as Punk #2 (segment "The Last Defender of Camelot")

  • The Golden Girls(1985)

    Show 1 episode · as Sheriff

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all shows

  • Hell Town (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Night Court(1984)

    Show 1 episode · as Monroe

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all shows

  • Cagney & Lacey(1981)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all shows

  • Choices(1981)

    as Lance

    Midcredits score: 4th percentile of all films

  • Evilspeak(1981)

    as Bubba

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films

  • The Gift (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Punk 1

  • Tilt (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Gary Laswitz

  • Return Engagement (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Waiter

  • CHiPs(1977)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all shows

  • Quincy, M.E. (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Switchblade Sisters(1975)

    as Hook

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all films

  • Outrage! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Carl Dibble

  • Police Story (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • The Streets of San Francisco (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

  • Hallmark Hall of Fame (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1951)

    Show 1 episode · as Waiter

Career shape

Star power in the 96th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 114 titles from 1951 to 2023; peak year 1995.

Biggest box office

Green Book (2018)

$322M worldwide

Highest rated

Green Book (2018)

Midcredits 99th

Most popular right now

That '70s Show (1998)

Film career

19512023

Peak 1995 · back in prominent film roles after a quiet stretch. Top draw in 1 MovieCove title. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting114 of 114: 114 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score56th

By decade

1950s1 · acting1970s9 · acting1980s18 · acting1990s39 · acting2000s15 · acting2010s31 · acting2020s1 · acting

Billing

usually 12th · top billed in 0% of 25 roles
759005

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Don Stark's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 35th percentile, the median of all 35; across their 17 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 31st percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

31stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 17

Approval · how many liked their films

27thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 17

Reach · how many have seen their films

68thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 17

Midcredits score across 75 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up21
  • 50th to 74th20
  • 25th to 49th17
  • Below 25th17

Shape of the crowd

32 of their 75 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved14
  • Divisive2
  • Cult Classic2
  • Crowd Pleaser23
  • Broadly Agreed2
  • Mixed32

Most divisive · actor

C Street (2016)

99th percentile spread · 58% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Green Book (2018)

Midcredits 99th · 93% liked

Reviewers score the acting 53/100 in their films, across 15 reviewed titles; fans 71, detractors 31. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Don Stark's work okay for kids?

Across up to 8 MovieCove titles with content scores, sex & nudity runs heavier than most films.

Their medianMedian of all filmsMiddle 80% of their titles
Violence & Gore4 titlesmedian 30 · mildMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity8 titles18–62 · median 43 · moderateheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 32
Profanity3 titlesmedian 42 · moderateMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs3 titlesmedian 59 · moderateMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense3 titlesmedian 30 · mildMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted. The band's colour is the severity of their median, named beside it.

Who does Don Stark work with?

People who share at least 2 of Don Stark's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Debra Jo Rupp shares the most, 2.

Actors

Mixed roles