Byrne Piven

Acting

Freshness: Jan 24, 2026

16Total Films

7.4 Highest Rated

Born: Sep 24, 1929

Birth Place: Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Byrne Piven reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 16 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Byrne Piven's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 6% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Byrne Piven remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Being John Malkovich, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Byrne Piven Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Byrne Piven's career based on audience ratings.

★7.4

Being John Malkovich (1999) movie poster

★7.4

Being John Malkovich: One day at work, unsuccessful puppeteer Craig finds a portal into the head of actor John Malkovich. The portal soon beco

Being John Malkovich

1999•Comedy

★6.0

★6.0

Creator: With the help of student assistant Boris and stolen university equipment, Dr. Harry Wolper plans to clone his dead wife.

Creator

1985•Comedy

★6.0

★6.0

Trojan War: Brad is about to hook up with the girl of his dreams, but runs into a problem, no condom. So Brad sets out into the nigh

Trojan War

1997•Comedy

★6.0

★6.0

Chicago Story: A pair of cops, a pair of doctors, and a pair of lawyers examine a crime — the wounding of a ten-year-old girl by a snip

Chicago Story

1981•Drama

★6.0

★6.0

Young Harry Houdini: This biographical movie depicts the youth of the magician Harry Houdini (1874 - 1926). As a boy his name was Eric Weiss

Young Harry Houdini

1987•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Byrne Piven.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2000	Shadow of the Blair Witch	Dr. Clayton Larson	Flop	Similar →
1999	Being John Malkovich	Captain Mertin	Hit	Similar →
1998	Temporary Girl	-	Flop	Similar →
1997	Trojan War	Mr. Crosby	Average	Similar →
1996	Lover's Knot	William Shakespeare	Flop	Similar →
1996	E=MC²	The President	Flop	Similar →
1992	Mario and the Mob	-	Flop	Similar →
1991	Pyrates	Rabbi Lichenstein	Flop	Similar →
1990	Unspeakable Acts	Dr. Coleman	Flop	Similar →
1987	Desperate	Law Judge	Flop	Similar →
1987	Young Harry Houdini	Rabbi Weiss	Average	Similar →
1985	Creator	Krauss	Average	Similar →
1985	Two Fathers' Justice	Landis	Flop	Similar →
1982	Will: G. Gordon Liddy	-	Flop	Similar →
1981	Chicago Story	-	Average	Similar →
1965	The Double-Barrelled Detective Story	Bill Stone	Flop	Similar →

Byrne Piven - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Byrne Piven?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Byrne Piven is "Being John Malkovich" with a rating of 7.4/10.

How many movies has Byrne Piven acted in?

Byrne Piven has been featured in at least 16 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Byrne Piven?

Other notable films include "Creator", "Trojan War", and "Chicago Story".