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George Wallace

George Wallace

Actor, also writer, director and producer · Born July 21, 1948 (78) · Atlanta, Georgia, USA

George Henry Wallace (born July 21, 1952) is an American comedian and actor. Wallace has had supporting roles in a number of films, including 3 Strikes and the Coen Brothers film The Ladykillers (2004, as Sheriff Wyner). Wallace also appeared in Batman Forever (1995) as the Mayor of Gotham City. Other film credits include A Rage in Harlem (1991), The Wash (2001), Punchline (1988), Things Are Tough All Over (1982), Postcards from the Edge (1990), and Mr. Deeds (2002). Wallace made a brief appearance in the sitcom Scrubs episode "My Words of Wisdom" (2007), and in the sitcom Seinfeld episode "The Checks", where he played the doctor that was distracted by the song "Witchy Woman". He also appeared in the introduction scene to the home video release of Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time - Live on Broadway (1999) as a fictionalized version of himself. He portrayed a man in a retirement home in The Last Laugh (2019) and starred as the Mayor in Hubie Halloween (2020).

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
July 21, 1948 (78)
From
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Works as
Actor, also writer, director and producer
Titles
50 on MovieCove · 64 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 65 days to Oct 28Down 11% in 30 days

What are George Wallace's films like?

Across their 17 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Self and Bonds.

Genres

Comedy7 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 26th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy movies
Documentary2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 24th percentile
: browse their Documentary 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
29%
Bonds
29%
Society
17%
Power
8%
Morality
7%
Survival
6%
Ideas
3%
Friendship4 titles, browse their movies with this themePurpose3 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity3 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds3 titles, browse their movies with this themeFame2 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love2 titles, browse their movies with this themeComing of age2 titles, browse their movies with this themeGrief2 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 12 · Serious 1 · Dark 0

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

Grounded 9 · Stylized 4 · Heightened 0

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

Gentle 8 · Charged 5 · Intense 0

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

Steady 8 · Shifting 4 · Whiplash 1

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

Straight-faced 1 · Some laughs 4 · Funny 8

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 7 · Even-paced 5 · 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 12 · Engaged 1 · Full focus 0

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

Resolved 13 · Open-ended 0 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

3 analyzed roles
Shadow
1 of 3
Ally
1 of 3
Threshold guardian
1 of 3

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Joyful
10
Warm
10
Absurd
6
Hopeful
6
Bittersweet
3
Other
10

How their films linger

Fun10 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good11 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteCozy2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 1 with a twist

  • Happy10
  • Bittersweet6
  • 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 George Wallace's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 42 of their 50 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Hulu (9).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for George Wallace'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

64 credits, 50 with a MovieCove page; 37 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Strip Law(2026)

    Show as Mayor George Wallace

    Midcredits score: 22nd percentile of all shows

  • James the Second(2025)

    as McMurray

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Freakier Friday(2025)

    as George Wallace

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all films

  • Clean Slate(2025)

    Show 8 episodes · Creator · Executive Producer · Story · as Harry

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all shows

  • Unfrosted(2024)

    as Lloyd

    Midcredits score: 24th percentile of all films

  • History of the World: Part II(2023)

    Show 1 episode · as Governor George Wallace

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all shows

  • The Premise (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    Show 1 episode · as Principal Wallace

  • Hacks(2021)

    Show 1 episode · as George Wallace

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all shows

  • Hubie Halloween(2020)

    as Mayor Benson

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films

  • The Last Laugh(2019)

    as Johnny Sunshine

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • Nappily Ever After(2018)

    as Driver

    Midcredits score: 62nd percentile of all films

  • George Wallace: The Vegas Bootleg(2018)

    Director · Writer · as Self

    Midcredits score: 25th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Just Getting Started(2017)

    as Larry

    Midcredits score: 6th percentile of all films

  • Grow House(2017)

    as Mark White

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all films

  • Detroiters(2017)

    Show 1 episode · as Freddie 'Motown' Brown

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all shows

  • Atlanta(2016)

    Show 1 episode · as Greg

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • Jerico(2016)

    as Greg Parsons

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all films

  • Horace and Pete (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Show 1 episode · as George

  • K.C. Undercover(2015)

    Show 1 episode · as Poppa Earl

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all shows

  • Gigi Does It(2015)

    Show as Melvin Schlanger

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all shows

  • Think Like a Man Too(2014)

    as Randy the Dealer

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films

  • Shirin in Love(2014)

    as Officer Washington

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films

  • Drunk History(2013)

    Show 1 episode · as Bill Russell

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all shows

  • Teen Titans Go!(2013)

    Show 1 episode · as George Wallace (voice)

    Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all shows

  • The Soul Man(2012)

    Show 1 episode · as Clyde

    Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all shows

  • Bob's Burgers(2011)

    Show 4 episodes · as Mr. Huggins (voice)

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all shows

  • Funny People(2009)

    as George Wallace

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all films

  • House of Payne(2006)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 5th percentile of all shows

  • Behind the Smile (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Actor

  • The Ladykillers(2004)

    as Sherriff Wyner

    Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all films

  • Before They Were Kings: Vol. 1 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Writer · as Self

  • Queer Eye for the Straight Guy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Wanda at Large (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Ask Rita (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Santa, Jr.(2002)

    as Norm Potter

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all films

  • Mr. Deeds (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as NAACP Administrator

  • The Wash(2001)

    as Mr. Washington

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all films

  • Scrubs(2001)

    Show 1 episode · as Minister

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • Little Nicky(2000)

    as Mayor Randolph

    Midcredits score: 25th percentile of all films

  • 3 Strikes(2000)

    as Pops Douglas

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films

  • Law & Order: Special Victims Unit(1999)

    Show 1 episode · as Ron Carter

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all shows

  • The Parkers(1999)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all shows

  • Catfish in Black Bean Sauce (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as James

  • Mother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' Special(1997)

    as The Farmer (voice)

    Midcredits score: 25th percentile of all films

  • Meet Wally Sparks(1997)

    as Bartender

    Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all films

  • Arli$$(1996)

    Show 1 episode · as Deacon Delbert Henry · as Father · as George Wallace

    Midcredits score: 52nd percentile of all shows

  • C-Bear and Jamal(1996)

    Show 16 episodes · Actor

    Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all shows

  • Moesha(1996)

    Show 1 episode · as Game Show Host

    Midcredits score: 18th percentile of all shows

  • Batman Forever(1995)

    as Mayor

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films

  • Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child(1995)

    Show 1 episode · as Baba Mustafa (voice) · as The Farmer (voice)

    Midcredits score: 34th percentile of all shows

  • In the Heat of the Night: Who Was Geli Bendl? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Tommy Ammons

  • Cosmic Slop (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Piggy (segment 'Space Traders')

  • Tall Hopes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Show 6 episodes · as George Harris

  • Bebe's Kids(1992)

    as Card Player #4 (voice)

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films

  • The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

  • A Rage in Harlem(1991)

    as Grave Digger

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all films

  • George Wallace: One Night Stand (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Writer · Actor

  • The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air(1990)

    Show 1 episode · as George

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all shows

  • Seinfeld(1989)

    Show 1 episode · as Doctor

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • Bert Rigby, You're a Fool(1989)

    as Bartender

    Midcredits score: 25th percentile of all films

  • One Night Stand(1989)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all shows

  • Punchline(1988)

    as Man with Arm in Cast

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films

  • Joe Piscopo Live!(1987)

    as Oprah Winfrey

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Things Are Tough All Over(1982)

    as The Champ

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films

Career shape

Star power in the 93rd percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 63 titles from 1982 to 2025; peak year 2000.

Biggest box office

The Ladykillers (2004)

$77M worldwide

Highest rated

Bebe's Kids (1992)

Midcredits 49th

Most popular right now

The Ladykillers (2004)

Film career

19822025

Peak 2000 · fewer prominent film roles lately. 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
Acting61 of 63: 59 only acting, 2 with another role · typical Midcredits score35thDirecting1 of 63: 0 only directing, 1 with another roleWriting4 of 63: 1 only writing, 3 with another roleProducing1 of 63: 0 only producing, 1 with another roleOther crew1 of 63: 0 only other crew, 1 with another role

63 titles, 3 with more than one role — acting and writing overlap on 2 of them.

By decade

1980s6 · acting1990s18 · 18 acting · 1 crew2000s14 · 13 acting · 1 crew2010s16 · 15 acting · 1 crew2020s9 · 9 acting · 1 crew

Billing

usually 15th · top billed in 0% of 14 roles
9101

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 George Wallace's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 26th percentile, the median of all 27; across their 13 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 30th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

30thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 13

Approval · how many liked their films

32ndpercentile
Typical film, the median of 13

Reach · how many have seen their films

45thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 13

Midcredits score across 50 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up9
  • 50th to 74th7
  • 25th to 49th18
  • Below 25th16

Shape of the crowd

24 of their 50 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved7
  • Divisive4
  • Cult Classic7
  • Crowd Pleaser4
  • Broadly Agreed4
  • Mixed24

Most divisive · actor

James the Second (2025)

99th percentile spread · 39% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Bob's Burgers (2011)

Midcredits 86th · 87% liked

Reviewers score the acting 58/100 in their films, across 8 reviewed titles; fans 75, detractors 37. 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 George Wallace's work okay for kids?

Across a limited sample of up to 4 MovieCove titles with content scores.

Their medianMedian of all films
Violence & Gore3 titlesmedian 47 · moderateMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity4 titlesmedian 28 · mildMedian of all films: 32
Profanity3 titlesmedian 81 · severeMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs3 titlesmedian 56 · moderateMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense3 titlesmedian 13 · minimalMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted.

Who does George Wallace work with?

People who share at least 2 of George Wallace's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Faizon Love shares the most, 3.

Directors

Actors

Producers

Mixed roles