Kevin Farley

Acting

Freshness: Jan 19, 2026

46Total Films

7.7 Highest Rated

Born: Jun 8, 1965

Birth Place: Madison, Wisconsin, USA

About Kevin Farley

Kevin Peter Farley is an American actor, production designer, singer, dancer, occasional composer and aspiring stand-up comic.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Kevin Farley reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 46 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Kevin Farley'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 11% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Kevin Farley remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Straight Story, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Kevin Farley Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Kevin Farley's career based on audience ratings.

★7.7

★7.7

The Straight Story — A retired farmer and widower in his seventies named Alvin Straight learns one day that his distant brother Lyle has suff

The Straight Story

1999•Drama

★7.3

★7.3

Crowning Jules — To get to her Harvard admissions interview, a bright 17-year-old girl is forced to hitch a ride with her twin sister, wh

Crowning Jules

2017•Family

★7.3

Chris Farley: Anything for a Laugh (2019) movie poster

★7.3

Chris Farley: Anything for a Laugh — Comic Chris Farley breaks through as a cast member of "Saturday Night Live" and later stars in several iconic big-screen

Chris Farley: Anything for a Laugh

2019•Documentary

★7.1

★7.1

I Am Chris Farley — I am Chris Farley tells his hilarious, touching and wildly entertaining story - from his early days in Madison, Wisconsi

I Am Chris Farley

2015•Documentary

★6.8

★6.8

Tommy Boy — To save the family business, two ne’er-do-well traveling salesmen hit the road with disastrously funny consequences.

Tommy Boy

1995•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Kevin Farley.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2025	Bart Bagalzby and the Garbage Genie	Hamahan	Flop	Similar →
2023	Grumpy Old Santa	Pastor Kris Walters	Flop	Similar →
2022	1UP	Dean Davis	Flop	Similar →
2022	A Genie's Tail	Joseph the Jovial/Genie Joe	Flop	Similar →
2021	The Wedding Pact 2: The Baby Pact	Judge Anthony Steel	Flop	Similar →
2020	The Truth About Santa Claus	Gary	Flop	Similar →
2020	Wild Bunch on Ice	Reg Locker	Average	Similar →
2019	Chris Farley: Anything for a Laugh	Self	Hit	Similar →
2018	Spivak	Club Patron	Flop	Similar →
2018	Tomboy	Randy	Flop	Similar →
2017	Crowning Jules	Chuck	Hit	Similar →
2017	Everybody Has an Andy Dick Story	-	Flop	Similar →
2017	Roswell FM	Ralph Cheeks	Flop	Similar →
2017	The Bigfoot Project	Willie Ray	Flop	Similar →
2017	Pitching Tents	Neal	Average	Similar →
2015	I Am Chris Farley	Self	Hit	Similar →
2015	Joe Dirt 2: Beautiful Loser	Cal	Flop	Similar →
2014	Merry Ex-Mas	Tiny Williams	Flop	Similar →
2014	Dude Where's My Dog?	Frank	Flop	Similar →
2014	The Yank	Fred Finnegan	Flop	Similar →
2013	Paranormal Movie	Larry Fillmore	Flop	Similar →
2012	Cellmates	Bubba	Average	Similar →
2011	Boy Toy	Robert	Flop	Similar →
2011	The Elevator	Kelly	Flop	Similar →
2009	The Gold & the Beautiful	Victor Howard	Flop	Similar →
2008	Dog Gone	Bud	Average	Similar →
2008	An American Carol	Michael Malone	Flop	Similar →
2008	Blonde and Blonder	Leo	Flop	Similar →
2007	LA Blues	Cop #2	Flop	Similar →
2004	Johnson Family Vacation	Stall Guy	Average	Similar →
2003	Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star	Valet	Flop	Similar →
2002	Eight Crazy Nights	Panda Express Panda (voice)	Flop	Similar →
2002	The Third Wheel	Bus Driver	Flop	Similar →
2002	Frank McKlusky, C.I.	Jimmy	Flop	Similar →
2001	Joe Dirt	Cop at Clem’s	Average	Similar →
2000	2gether	Doug Linus	Average	Similar →
2000	Big Wind on Campus	Kevin " Bear " Cutterback	Flop	Similar →
1999	The Straight Story	Harald	Super Hit	Similar →
1999	Love Stinks	Sheriff	Average	Similar →
1999	The Breaks	Police Officer	Average	Similar →
1998	The Waterboy	Jim Simonds	Average	Similar →
1998	Dirty Work	Theater Worker	Average	Similar →
1997	Beverly Hills Ninja	Policeman	Average	Similar →
1996	Black Sheep	Bouncer	Average	Similar →
1995	Tommy Boy	Guy at Dad's Party	Hit	Similar →
N/A	Pickleball	Father Joseph	Flop	Similar →

Kevin Farley - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Kevin Farley?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kevin Farley is "The Straight Story" with a rating of 7.7/10.

How many movies has Kevin Farley acted in?

Kevin Farley has been featured in at least 46 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Kevin Farley?

Other notable films include "Crowning Jules", "Chris Farley: Anything for a Laugh", and "I Am Chris Farley".