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Derek McGrath

Derek McGrath

Actor · Born June 4, 1951 (75) · Porcupine, Ontario, Canada

Derek McGrath was born on June 4, 1951 in Porcupine, Ontario, Canada. He is an actor, known for My Secret Identity (1988), Charlie Bartlett (2007) and Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol (1987).

Biography from TMDB.

Born
June 4, 1951 (75)
From
Porcupine, Ontario, Canada
Works as
Actor
Titles
64 on MovieCove · 86 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 5% in 30 days

What are Derek McGrath's films like?

Across their 18 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Self.

Genres

Comedy6 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 48th percentile
: browse their Comedy movies
Drama6 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 50th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: 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
Bonds
46%
Self
17%
Society
15%
Morality
9%
Survival
7%
Ideas
5%
Romantic love6 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds7 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity5 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship4 titles, browse their movies with this themeComing of age2 titles, browse their movies with this themePurpose2 titles, browse their movies with this themeRedemption2 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 15 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Light: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their light movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 13 · Serious 1 · Dark 1

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

Grounded 11 · Stylized 3 · Heightened 1

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

A split, not a type: Gentle 9 · Charged 4 · Intense 2

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

Steady 11 · Shifting 4 · Whiplash 0

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

Straight-faced 3 · Some laughs 7 · Funny 5

Slow burn: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their slow burn movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 8 · Even-paced 7 · Relentless 0

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

Casual 13 · Engaged 1 · Full focus 1

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

Resolved 13 · Open-ended 2 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

6 analyzed roles

Usually the Mentor: 4 of 6 analyzed roles.

Mentor
4 of 6
Shadow
1 of 6
Ally
1 of 6

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Warm
12
Joyful
8
Hopeful
9
Tense
6
Romantic
3
Other
10

How their films linger

Feel-good15 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful8 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteCozy3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 1 with a twist

  • Happy12
  • Bittersweet4
  • Ambiguous1
  • Cyclical1

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 Derek McGrath's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 50 of their 64 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (21).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Derek McGrath'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

86 credits, 64 with a MovieCove page.

  • The Spirit of Halloween(2026)

    as Past Ghost

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all films

  • A Merry Little Ex-Mas(2025)

    as Mike Holden

    Midcredits score: 18th percentile of all films

  • Revival(2025)

    Show 2 episodes · as Bob Dittman

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all shows

  • Thanksgiving(2023)

    as Mayor Cantin

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films

  • Unicorn Academy(2023)

    Show 3 episodes · as Mr. Tansy (voice)

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all shows

  • So Help Me Todd(2022)

    Show 1 episode · as Judge Ezekiel Brixton

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all shows

  • True: Friendship Day(2020)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 52nd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Transplant(2020)

    Show 2 episodes · as Donald

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all shows

  • The Marijuana Conspiracy(2020)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 25th percentile of all films

  • From Friend to Fiancé(2019)

    as Patrick

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films

  • Carter(2018)

    Show 1 episode · as Eugene Wallace

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all shows

  • Frankie Drake Mysteries(2017)

    Show 1 episode · as Abraham Amory

    Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all shows

  • The Good Doctor(2017)

    Show 1 episode · as Artie Hill

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows

  • The Mist(2017)

    Show 1 episode · as Benedict Raven

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all shows

  • Sound of Christmas(2016)

    as Earl McKinley

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all films

  • An American Dream: The Education of William Bowman(2016)

    as Oswald Chambers

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • A Puppy for Christmas(2016)

    as Gramps

    Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all films

  • Kim's Convenience(2016)

    Show 12 episodes · as Frank

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all shows

  • Last Chance for Christmas(2015)

    as Santa

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films

  • Northpole: Open for Christmas(2015)

    as Peter Elfman

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all films

  • Christmas Incorporated(2015)

    as (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all films

  • Good Witch(2015)

    Show 1 episode · as Vice Principal

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all shows

  • Fir Crazy(2013)

    as Hank

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all films

  • Carrie(2013)

    as Head Commissioner

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all films

  • Christmas with Tucker(2013)

    as Hank Fisher

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all films

  • Christmas Magic (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Henry

  • Suits(2011)

    Show 2 episodes · as Mr. Paulson

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • Lost Girl(2010)

    Show 1 episode · as Dr. Palmer

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all shows

  • Fairfield Road(2010)

    as Sam Peabody

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films

  • Bob & Doug (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Show 10 episodes · Actor

  • Charlie Bartlett(2007)

    as Superintendent Sedgwick

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all films

  • Daniel's Daughter(2008)

    as Jim Cavanaugh

    Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all films

  • Wide Awake(2007)

    as Dr. Matt Einen

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all films

  • Iggy Arbuckle (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Show 52 episodes · as Spiff (voice)

  • Full of It(2007)

    as Principal Hayes

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films

  • Little Mosque on the Prairie(2007)

    Show 28 episodes · as Rev. Duncan Magee

    Midcredits score: 34th percentile of all shows

  • Aladdin: The Magical Family Musical (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Widow Bender

  • This Is Wonderland (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Show 1 episode · as Charlie Ross

  • The Safety of Objects(2001)

    as Mr. Peabody

    Midcredits score: 62nd percentile of all films

  • Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye(2002)

    Show 1 episode · as Gregory Gilborn

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all shows

  • The Hungry Squid (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Narrator

  • Doc(2001)

    Show 88 episodes · as Dr. Derek Hebert

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all shows

  • The Huntress (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Nice Guys Sleep Alone(1999)

    as Eddie

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all films

  • Inherit the Wind(1999)

    as Radio Technician

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all films

  • Bloodsport: The Dark Kumite (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Warden Preston

  • Stuart Bliss (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Mover

  • Earth: Final Conflict(1997)

    Show 1 episode · as Pax

    Midcredits score: 25th percentile of all shows

  • Chameleon(1995)

    as Morris Steinfeld

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films

  • Hologram Man(1995)

    as Secretary Culkin

    Midcredits score: 8th percentile of all films

  • In the House(1995)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

    Midcredits score: 52nd percentile of all shows

  • Star Trek: Voyager(1995)

    Show 1 episode · as Chell · as Crewman Chell

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all shows

  • Ellen(1994)

    Show 1 episode · as Stanley Peck

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all shows

  • Against the Grain (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Show 1 episode · as Abel

  • Freaked(1993)

    as Worm

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all films

  • Walker, Texas Ranger(1993)

    Show 1 episode · as Harris · as Reporter

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all shows

  • Drive Like Lightning (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Actor

  • The Red Green Show (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Show 304 episodes · Actor

  • Roc(1991)

    Show 1 episode · as Ian

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all shows

  • Family Matters(1989)

    Show 1 episode · as Conductor · as Pat

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all shows

  • She's Out of Control(1989)

    as Jeff

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films

  • My Secret Identity (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Show 72 episodes · Actor

  • Married... with Children(1987)

    Show 1 episode · as Buck - Dream Sequence

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all shows

  • Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol(1987)

    as Butterworth

    Midcredits score: 16th percentile of all films

  • Take Five (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Show 7 episodes · Actor

  • Street Legal(1987)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all shows

  • The Real Ghostbusters(1986)

    Show 1 episode · as Simon Quegg (voice)

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all shows

  • The Last Precinct (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Actor

  • Heathcliff: The Movie (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Lefty / Knuckles / Muggsy / Spike / Mr. Woodley

  • Growing Pains(1985)

    Show 1 episode · as Encyclopedia Salesman

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all shows

  • The Golden Girls(1985)

    Show 1 episode · as Coordinator

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all shows

  • The Comedy Factory (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Show 1 episode · Story Editor · as Freddie · as Jason · as John · as Leo Winter · as Melvin · as Otis · as Repair Man

  • The Romance of Betty Boop (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Waldo Van Lavish (voice)

  • That's My Baby! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

  • Who's the Boss?(1984)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all shows

  • Draw!(1984)

    as Reggie Bell

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films

  • Heathcliff & the Catillac Cats(1984)

    Show as Spike

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all shows

  • Mr. Mom(1983)

    as Exec. #1

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all films

  • The Funny Farm (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Harvey

  • Newhart (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

  • Cheers(1982)

    Show 4 episodes · as Andy Schroeder

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all shows

  • Take Me Up to the Ball Game(1980)

    as The Eagle (voice)

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Nothing Personal(1980)

    as Gas Jockey

    Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all films

  • Intergalactic Thanksgiving, or Please Don't Eat the Planet (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Notfunnyenuf (voice)

  • Dallas(1978)

    Show 4 episodes · as Oswald Valentine

    Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all shows

  • The Last Detail(1973)

    as Nichiren Shoshu Member

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all films

Career shape

Star power in the 96th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 83 titles from 1973 to 2025; peak year 2014.

Biggest box office

She's Out of Control (1989)

$12M worldwide

Highest rated

Christmas with Tucker (2013)

Midcredits 69th

Most popular right now

Doc (2001)

Film career

19732025

Peak 2014 · steadily prominent in film for years. 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.

  • 1973Screen debut· The Last Detail
  • 2023Career best· Thanksgiving

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting83 of 83: 82 only acting, 1 with another role · typical Midcredits score50thWriting1 of 83: 0 only writing, 1 with another role

By decade

1970s3 · acting1980s23 · 23 acting · 1 crew1990s16 · acting2000s14 · acting2010s19 · acting2020s8 · acting

Billing

usually 8th · top billed in 0% of 20 roles
739813

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 Derek McGrath's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 49th percentile, the median of all 33; across their 15 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 50th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

50thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 15

Approval · how many liked their films

44thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 15

Reach · how many have seen their films

49thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 15

Midcredits score across 64 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up15
  • 50th to 74th18
  • 25th to 49th22
  • Below 25th9

Shape of the crowd

30 of their 64 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved4
  • Divisive3
  • Cult Classic3
  • Crowd Pleaser30
  • Broadly Agreed4
  • Mixed20

Most divisive · actor

True: Friendship Day (2020)

94th percentile spread · 37% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

The Last Detail (1973)

Midcredits 94th · 82% liked

Reviewers score the acting 62/100 in their films, across 13 reviewed titles; fans 75, detractors 40. 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.

Who does Derek McGrath work with?

People who share at least 2 of Derek McGrath's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Fernando Szew shares the most, 3.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers, cinematographers and editors

Producers