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Marc McClure

Marc McClure

Actor · Born March 31, 1957 (69) · San Mateo, California, USA

Marc A. McClure (born March 31, 1957) is an American actor. He is known for playing Jimmy Olsen in the Superman series of films released between 1978 and 1987, and Dave McFly in the Back to the Future films. McClure was born in San Mateo, California. Description above from the Wikipedia article Marc McClure, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
March 31, 1957 (69)
From
San Mateo, California, USA
Works as
Actor
Titles
48 on MovieCove · 70 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 63 days to Oct 26Down 11% in 30 days

What are Marc McClure's films like?

Across their 13 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Self and Survival.

Genres

Comedy4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 30th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy movies
Action3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 9th percentile
: browse their Action movies
Horror2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 31st percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Horror 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
Self
37%
Survival
22%
Power
15%
Bonds
9%
Morality
7%
Society
4%
Ideas
4%
Identity4 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival4 titles, browse their movies with this themeComing of age2 titles, browse their movies with this themeCorruption2 titles, browse their movies with this themeTrauma3 titles, browse their movies with this themePower2 titles, browse their movies with this themeSelf-worth2 titles, browse their movies with this themePurpose2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 13 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Light: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their light movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 7 · Serious 6 · Dark 0

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

A split, not a type: Grounded 6 · Stylized 4 · Heightened 3

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

Gentle 4 · Charged 8 · Intense 1

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

Steady 4 · Shifting 9 · Whiplash 0

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

Straight-faced 2 · Some laughs 8 · Funny 3

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

Slow burn 6 · Even-paced 6 · 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 9 · Engaged 4 · Full focus 0

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

Resolved 9 · Open-ended 3 · Ambiguous 1

Roles they play

2 analyzed roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
8
Joyful
4
Thrilling
5
Absurd
3
Dread
3
Other
11

How their films linger

Fun10 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 3 with a twist

  • Happy6
  • Bittersweet2
  • Ambiguous5

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 Marc McClure's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 37 of their 48 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (16).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Marc McClure'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

70 credits, 48 with a MovieCove page; 8 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Zack Snyder's Justice League(2021)

    as Jerry

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all films

  • Justice League(2017)

    as Officer Ben Sadowsky

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all films

  • Powerless(2016)

    Show 1 episode · as Emily's Father

    Midcredits score: 24th percentile of all shows

  • Imaginary Friend(2012)

    as Dr. McQueen

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all films

  • Hercules Saves Christmas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Mr. Rosco

  • Looking Back to the Future(2009)

    Thanks · as Self

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Frost/Nixon(2008)

    as Network Executive

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all films

  • Proud American (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Sam

  • Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut(2006)

    as Jimmy Olsen

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all films

  • Driftwood (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Rich Forrester

  • Coach Carter(2005)

    as Susan's Dad

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all films

  • Cold Case (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as Father Declan (1980)

  • Freaky Friday(2003)

    as Boris

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all films

  • Landspeed (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Granger

  • Little John(2002)

    as Mr. Davidson

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all films

  • The Shield(2002)

    Show 1 episode · as Jamison

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • Venomous(2001)

    as Dr. Dutton

    Midcredits score: 6th percentile of all films

  • Gale Force (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Moran

  • Epoch(2001)

    as German Scientist

    Midcredits score: 14th percentile of all films

  • Smallville(2001)

    Show 1 episode · as Dax-Ur

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all shows

  • The Division (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Show 1 episode · as George Pope

  • Daybreak (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Samuel White

  • Python(2000)

    as Co-Pilot

    Midcredits score: 4th percentile of all films

  • Deep Core(2000)

    as Mac (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films

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

    as Dr. Brian Newmeyer

  • Menno's Mind(1997)

    as Bennett

    Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all films

  • That Thing You Do!(1996)

    as Hollywood Showcase Director

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all films

  • Goode Behavior (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Show 1 episode · as Harry Danielson

  • Murder One(1995)

    Show 1 episode · as Charles Galbraith

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all shows

  • Apollo 13(1995)

    as Glynn Lunney

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films

  • Sleepstalker(1995)

    as Dad

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all films

  • ER(1994)

    Show 1 episode · as Paul Huffner

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all shows

  • Sister, Sister(1994)

    Show 1 episode · as Mr. Woodman

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all shows

  • The Vagrant(1992)

    as Chuck

    Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all films

  • The Commish(1991)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all shows

  • Beverly Hills, 90210(1990)

    Show 1 episode · as Teacher · as UFO Lecturer

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all shows

  • Grim Prairie Tales (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Tom

  • Back to the Future Part III(1990)

    as Dave McFly

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all films

  • Back to the Future Part II(1989)

    as Dave McFly (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films

  • After Midnight(1989)

    as Kevin (segment "The Old Dark House")

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all films

  • Chances Are(1989)

    as Richard

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all films

  • Monsters(1988)

    Show 1 episode · as Nash

    Midcredits score: 62nd percentile of all shows

  • The Perfect Match(1988)

    as Tim Wainwright

    Midcredits score: 8th percentile of all films

  • Amazon Women on the Moon(1987)

    as Ray (segment "Video Date")

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films

  • Superman IV: The Quest for Peace(1987)

    as Jimmy Olsen

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films

  • Scary Tales: Night Elevator (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Howard

  • Back to the Future(1985)

    as Dave McFly

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films

  • Hunter(1984)

    Show 1 episode · as Ralph Skinner

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all shows

  • Supergirl(1984)

    as Jimmy Olsen

    Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all films

  • Superman III(1983)

    as Jimmy Olsen

    Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all films

  • Pandemonium(1982)

    as Randy

    Midcredits score: 22nd percentile of all films

  • Strange Behavior(1981)

    as Oliver Myerhoff

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films

  • Superman II(1980)

    as Jimmy Olsen

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all films

  • Used Cars(1980)

    as Heavy Duty Dubois

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all films

  • California Fever (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Show 10 episodes · Actor

  • The Sky Trap (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Grant Stone

  • Superman(1978)

    as Jimmy Olsen

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all films

  • I Wanna Hold Your Hand(1978)

    as Larry Dubois

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all films

  • Coming Home(1978)

    as High School Class Pres.

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all films

  • Mulligan's Stew (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • James at 15 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Richie Gammons

  • The Fitzpatricks (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Show 1 episode · as Howard

  • The Phone Call (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Scott

  • Freaky Friday(1976)

    as Boris Harris

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films

  • Once an Eagle (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Show 7 episodes · as Red

  • State Fair (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Boy at Fair

  • Bronk (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Happy Days(1974)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all shows

  • The Waltons(1972)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all shows

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

    Show 1 episode · as Mr. Davidson

Career shape

Star power in the 97th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 70 titles from 1951 to 2021; peak year 1984.

Biggest box office

Back to the Future (1985)

$392M worldwide

Highest rated

Back to the Future (1985)

Midcredits 99th

Film career

19512021

Peak 1984 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Top draw in 3 MovieCove titles. 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
Acting69 of 70: 69 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score61stOther crew1 of 70: 1 only other crew, 0 with another role

By decade

1950s1 · acting1970s15 · acting1980s16 · acting1990s14 · acting2000s19 · 18 acting · 1 crew2010s4 · acting2020s1 · acting

Billing

usually 11th · top billed in 0% of 27 roles
7681869101

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 Marc McClure's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 56th percentile, the median of all 36; across their 13 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 21st percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

21stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 13

Approval · how many liked their films

21stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 13

Reach · how many have seen their films

71stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 13

Midcredits score across 48 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up19
  • 50th to 74th8
  • 25th to 49th9
  • Below 25th12

Shape of the crowd

18 of their 48 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved9
  • Universally Panned2
  • Crowd Pleaser18
  • Broadly Agreed1
  • Mixed18

Most divisive · actor

Looking Back to the Future (2009)

82nd percentile spread · 17% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Back to the Future (1985)

Midcredits 99th · 93% liked

Reviewers score the acting 60/100 in their films, across 13 reviewed titles; fans 74, detractors 38. 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 Marc McClure's work okay for kids?

Across up to 7 MovieCove titles with content scores, 1 of the 5 categories sits near the median of all films.

Their medianMedian of all filmsMiddle 80% of their titles
Violence & Gore4 titlesmedian 35 · moderateMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity7 titles21–34 · median 26 · mildnear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 32
Profanity4 titlesmedian 32 · mildMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs4 titlesmedian 34 · mildMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense4 titlesmedian 37 · moderateMedian 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 Marc McClure work with?

People who share at least 2 of Marc McClure's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Robert Zemeckis shares the most, 2.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Producers