Howard Cosell - Actor Profile

Howard Cosell

Acting
Freshness: Jan 24, 2026
31Total Films
7.5 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 25, 1918
Birth Place: Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Howard Cosell reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 31 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Documentary

The majority of Howard Cosell's filmography leans towards the Documentary 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 16% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Howard Cosell remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in When We Were Kings, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Howard Cosell Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Howard Cosell's career based on audience ratings.

★7.5
When We Were Kings (1996) movie poster
★7.5

When We Were Kings: It's 1974. Muhammad Ali is 32 and thought by many to be past his prime. George Foreman is ten years younger and the heav

When We Were Kings

1996•Documentary
★6.7
Frank Sinatra: The Main Event (1974) movie poster
★6.7

Frank Sinatra: The Main Event: Charged with the electricity of a heavyweight prizefight, " The Main Event " was filmed live at Madison Square Garden, a

Frank Sinatra: The Main Event

1974•Music
★6.7
Bananas (1971) movie poster
★6.7

Bananas: When a bumbling New Yorker is dumped by his activist girlfriend, he travels to a tiny Latin American nation and becomes

Bananas

1971•Comedy
★6.7
Night of 100 Stars (1982) movie poster
★6.7

Night of 100 Stars: The most glittering, expensive, and exhausting videotaping session in television history took place Friday February 19,

Night of 100 Stars

1982•Comedy
★6.5
Muhammad and Larry (2009) movie poster
★6.5

Muhammad and Larry: In October of 1980 Muhammad Ali was preparing to fight for an unprecedented fourth heavyweight title against his friend

Muhammad and Larry

2009•Documentary

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Howard Cosell.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2022 McEnroe Self (voice) (archive footage) (uncredited) Average Similar →
2021 Ron Lyle Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
2011 The Real Rocky Self (archive footage) Average Similar →
2009 Muhammad and Larry Himself (archive footage) Hit Similar →
1999 Howard Cosell: Telling It Like It Is - Flop Similar →
1998 The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts Self - Roastee (archive footage) Flop Similar →
1996 When We Were Kings Self Super Hit Similar →
1994 Monday Night Football: 25th Anniversary Self Flop Similar →
1990 Night of 100 Stars III Self Flop Similar →
1989 Monday Night Madness Self Flop Similar →
1989 The Billy Martin Celebrity Roast Self Flop Similar →
1988 Johnny Be Good Himself Flop Similar →
1986 Casey at the Bat Ernie / Narrator Flop Similar →
1982 Larry Holmes vs. Randall 'Tex' Cobb - Flop Similar →
1982 Night of 100 Stars Self Hit Similar →
1981 Larry Holmes vs. Renaldo Snipes - Flop Similar →
1981 Larry Holmes vs. Leon Spinks Self Flop Similar →
1980 Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier Howard Cosell Flop Similar →
1979 Wide World of Sports: 1970's A Decade in Review Host Flop Similar →
1976 Carpenters Very First Television Special Self (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1976 Two-Minute Warning Howard Cosell Average Similar →
1976 Wide World of Sports 15th Anniversary Special Host Flop Similar →
1974 O.J. Simpson: Juice on the Loose Self Flop Similar →
1974 Frank Sinatra: The Main Event Self - Host Hit Similar →
1973 Bobby Riggs vs. Billie Jean King: Tennis Battle of the Sexes Commentator Flop Similar →
1973 The Connection Himself Flop Similar →
1973 The World's Greatest Athlete Himself - Announcer Flop Similar →
1973 The 500 Pound Jerk Howard Cosell Flop Similar →
1972 Fol-de-Rol The Storyteller Flop Similar →
1971 Bananas Himself Hit Similar →
1971 Fight of the Century Self-(Audience Member) Flop Similar →

Howard Cosell - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Howard Cosell?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Howard Cosell is "When We Were Kings" with a rating of 7.5/10.

How many movies has Howard Cosell acted in?

Howard Cosell has been featured in at least 31 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Howard Cosell?

Other notable films include "Frank Sinatra: The Main Event", "Bananas", and "Night of 100 Stars".