Lee Ranaldo - Actor Profile

Lee Ranaldo

Acting
Freshness: Jan 22, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 3, 1956
Birth Place: Glen Cove, Long Island, New York, USA

About Lee Ranaldo

Lee Mark Ranaldo (born February 3, 1956) is an American guitarist, singer and songwriter, best known as a co-founder of the rock band Sonic Youth. In 2004, Rolling Stone ranked Ranaldo at number 33 on its "Greatest Guitarists of All Time" list. In May 2012, Spin published a staff-selected top 100 guitarist list, ranking Ranaldo and his Sonic Youth bandmate Thurston Moore together at number 1.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Lee Ranaldo 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: Music

The majority of Lee Ranaldo's filmography leans towards the Music 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 30% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Lee Ranaldo remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in 365 Day Project, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Lee Ranaldo Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Lee Ranaldo's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Lee Ranaldo.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Peas and Carrots Lee Flop Similar →
2025 Sonic Youth: Live in 1991 - Flop Similar →
2023 Velvet Suite himself Flop Similar →
2022 Fragments of Paradise Self Hit Similar →
2019 Swans: Where Does a Body End? Self Super Hit Similar →
2019 Sonic Youth: NYC and Beyond - Flop Similar →
2019 SY NYC 12/12/01: The Demonlover Sessions Self Flop Similar →
2019 Sonic Youth: Daydream Nation - Flop Similar →
2018 Desolation Center - Super Hit Similar →
2017 Hello Hello Hello: Lee Ranaldo, Electric Trim Self Hit Similar →
2016 Omega Self Average Similar →
2014 Sex and Broadcasting Self Average Similar →
2014 Sound and Chaos: The Story of BC Studio Himself Hit Similar →
2012 The Hardcore Collection (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2011 Sonic Youth: Live at SWU Festival 2011 - Flop Similar →
2011 Sonic Youth: Maquinaria Festival - Flop Similar →
2010 Daddy Longlegs Stepfather Hit Similar →
2009 From the Basement Self - Sonic Youth Average Similar →
2008 New York Rock at the BBC Self - Sonic Youth Hit Similar →
2007 365 Day Project Self Super Hit Similar →
2006 Noise Self Flop Similar →
2005 Sonic Youth: Live at Eurockéennes - Flop Similar →
2005 We Jam Econo: The Story of the Minutemen Self Hit Similar →
2004 (This Is Known as) The Blues Scale Self Flop Similar →
2004 Sonic Youth: Corporate Ghost - Average Similar →
2004 12 O'Clock High: Volumes 1 & 2 - Flop Similar →
2004 Kill Your Idols Self Hit Similar →
2003 Sonic Youth: Live at Soundstage Performer Flop Similar →
2003 Sonic Youth: Koncertas Stan Brakhage Prisiminimui (April 12, 2003) - Flop Similar →
2002 Sonic Youth: Rockpalast 2002 - Flop Similar →
2000 Sonic Youth: Live in São Paulo 2000 - Flop Similar →
2000 Record Player: Christian Marclay Himself Flop Similar →
2000 Silver Rockets Kool Things - 20 Years of Sonic Youth Self Flop Similar →
1998 Free Tibet Self - Sonic Youth Flop Similar →
1998 Sonic Youth: Festival Internacional de Benicàssim - Flop Similar →
1998 Sonic Youth: Rockpalast 1998 - Flop Similar →
1997 Don't Bring A Dog Himself Flop Similar →
1996 Sonic Youth: Rocknacht - Live In Dusseldorf 1996 - Flop Similar →
1995 The State's 43rd Annual All-Star Halloween Special Self Flop Similar →
1995 Sonic Youth: Blood on the Beach Self Flop Similar →
1993 Sonic Youth: Live at Campo Pequeno Lisboa - Flop Similar →
1992 1991: The Year Punk Broke Self Hit Similar →
1991 Skeeno H.C. Rules - Flop Similar →
1991 Goo Self Flop Similar →
1988 Put More Blood Into the Music Himself Hit Similar →
1986 Sublapse Video Mag 1 - Super Hit Similar →
1986 Submit to Me - Flop Similar →
1985 Sonic Youth: Gila Monster Jamboree - Flop Similar →
N/A Sonic Youth - Gila Monster Jamboree - January 5, 1985 - Super Hit Similar →
N/A Vinyl: An Unlikely History Himself Flop Similar →

Lee Ranaldo - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Lee Ranaldo?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Lee Ranaldo is "365 Day Project" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Lee Ranaldo acted in?

Lee Ranaldo has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Lee Ranaldo?

Other notable films include "Sonic Youth - Gila Monster Jamboree - January 5, 1985", "Desolation Center", and "Sublapse Video Mag 1".