Jimmy Carter
ActingAbout Jimmy Carter
James Earl Carter Jr. (October 1, 1924 – December 29, 2024) was an American politician and humanitarian who served as 39th president of the United States from 1977 to 1981. A member of the Democratic Party, he was the longest-lived president in U.S. history, and the first to reach 100 years of age.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Jimmy Carter reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Documentary
The majority of Jimmy Carter'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 62% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Jimmy Carter remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Laissez-faire, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Jimmy Carter Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jimmy Carter's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jimmy Carter.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | CIRILO, A Legacy Untold | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Hinckley | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | The First 54 Years: An Abbreviated Manual for Military Occupation | Self - Politician (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | President in Waiting | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | The Plot Against the President | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | Jimmy Carter: Rock & Roll President | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Korea, A Hundred Years of War | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | 1979: Big Bang of the Present | Self - Politician (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Coup 53 | Self - Politician (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Breakpoint: A Counter History of Progress | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Hesburgh | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Third Eye Spies | Self - 39th President of the United States (archive sound) | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Vice | Himself (archival footage) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | RBG | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Words That Built America | Self - Reader: The Constitution | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Free to Rock | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | 13th | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | How to Win the US Presidency | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Houston, We Have a Problem! | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | All Eyes and Ears | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Laissez-faire | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Dennis Rodman's Big Bang in PyongYang | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Presidents' Gatekeepers | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Gore Vidal: The United States of Amnesia | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Argo | Lui-même (images d'archives) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Breaking the Taboo | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Reagan | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | The President's Book of Secrets | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Countdown to Zero | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Fall of the Republic: The Presidency of Barack H. Obama | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | White House Revealed | Self (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Iran: The Hundred Year War | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Waiting for Armageddon | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Thank You, Mr. President: Helen Thomas at the White House | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Blood and Oil | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Joe Louis: America's Hero Betrayed | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Jimmy Carter: Man from Plains | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Last Mogul | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | Looking for Fidel | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Miracle | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Do You Believe in Miracles? The Story of the 1980 U.S. Hockey Team | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | The Journey | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Grass | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Detroit Rock City | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Inside the White House | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | In Remembrance of Martin | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Times of Harvey Milk | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Agee | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | On Company Business | Self - US President (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
Jimmy Carter - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jimmy Carter?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jimmy Carter is "Laissez-faire" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Jimmy Carter acted in?
Jimmy Carter has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jimmy Carter?
Other notable films include "The Presidents' Gatekeepers", "CIRILO, A Legacy Untold", and "Hinckley".