- 2007: Starred in "Death Proof," Quentin Tarantino's half of the goretastic double feature "Grind House" a collaboration with Robert Rodriguez
- 2006: Starred in director Wolfgang Petersen's remake of "The Poseidon Adventure"
- 2005: Starred opposite Kelly Preston as superpowered parents in Walt Disney's teen comedy "Sky High"
- 2005: Cast in "Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story," as a horse trainer, who is inspired by his daughter (Dakota Fanning) to nurse an injured horse back to health, with an eye on racing her in the Breeders' Cup
- 2004: Portrayed Herb Brooks the coach of the 1980 USA Hockey in the film "Miracle," based on the true story of a coach who lead the USA Olymipc team to victory against the unbeatable Russians
- 2003: Played a hardened L.A.P.D. police detective in "Dark Blue"
- 2001: Teamed up with Kevin Costner, Christian Slater and Courtney Cox Arquette for "3000 Miles to Graceland". a gritty Las Vegas heist tale focused on a gang of ex-cons who rob casinos during an Elvis convention
- 2001: Played an archetypal psychiatrist trying to help Tom Cruise in director Cameron Crowe's "Vanilla Sky"
- 1998: Offered a virtually wordless performance in the title role of "Soldier"
- 1997: Starred in the well-reviewed thriller "Breakdown"
- 1996: Co-wrote and starred in "John Carpenter's Escape From Los Angeles", reprising role of Snake Plisskin; also produced
- 1994: Had suprise success as a military man who is transported back to ancient Egypt in the sci-fi flick "StarGate"
- 1994: Appeared as himself on the NBC documentary TV special, "100 Years of the Hollywood Western"
- 1993: Portrayed Wyatt Earp in the Western "Tombstone"
- 1992: Co-starred in the psychological thriller "Unlawful Entry" as the husband in a couple stalked by a unstable cop
- 1991: Credited for stunts (also starred) on "Backdraft"
- 1987: Second film with Goldie Hawn, the romantic comedy "Overboard"
- 1986: Reteamed with John Carpenter for "Big Trouble in Little China"
- 1984: First screen teaming with Goldie Hawn, the period romantic drama "Swing Shift"
- 1983: Portrayed the title heroine's lover in "Silkwood", opposite Meryl Streep
- 1982: Made stage debut in a Los Angeles Music Center production of "The Hasty Heart" opposite Gregory Harrison and Lisa Eichhorn
- 1981: First feature collaboration with John Carpenter, "Escape From New York", introduced character of Snake Plisskin
- 1980: Returned to features with his first adult role, "Used Cars"
- 1980: Concentrated on his feature film career; last TV-movie (to date), the acclaimed "Amber Waves" (ABC)
- 1979: Played "Elvis" in the ABC biopic; first collaboration with John Carpenter; earned Emmy nomination
- 1976: Starred as Morgan Baudine in the short-lived NBC western series, "The Quest"
- 1975: Last feature film for five years, "The Strongest Man in the World", which also ended his decade-long association with Walt Disney Studios
- 1975: Acted in the TV-movie "Search for the Gods" (ABC)
- 1975: Gained attention with his adult portrayal of mass-murderer Charles Whitman in "The Deadly Tower", an NBC TV-movie
- 1973: Returned to acting after tearing shoulder muscle
- 1971: First non-Disney film, "Fools' Parade", starring James Stewart
- 1966: Feature acting debut in a credited role, "Follow Me Boys!"
- 1963: Played title role on the ABC TV Western series, "The Travels of Jaimie McPheeters"
- 1962: TV acting debut (in a guest spot), "Our Man Higgins" (date approximate)
- Played minor league baseball as a second baseman for the Rainbows of Bend [Oregon] and then as a utility infielder for the Sun Kings of El Paso, Texas
- Signed as a stock player by Walt Disney Studios
- Played supporting role of Bo Larsen in the short-lived (four episodes) ABC Western, "The New Land"




