Michael Kostroff

Acting

Freshness: Jan 22, 2026

21Total Films

7.2 Highest Rated

Born: May 22, 1961

Birth Place: New York City, New York, USA

About Michael Kostroff

Michael Kostroff was born on May 22, 1961. He is an actor.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Michael Kostroff reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 21 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Michael Kostroff'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 33% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Michael Kostroff remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Molly's Game, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Michael Kostroff Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Michael Kostroff's career based on audience ratings.

★7.2

★7.2

Molly's Game: Molly Bloom, a young skier and former Olympic hopeful becomes a successful entrepreneur (and a target of an FBI investig

Molly's Game

2017•Drama

★7.0

Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game (2023) movie poster

★7.0

Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game: The dramatic comedy is based on the true story of writer and pinball wizard Roger Sharpe, chronicling his journey to ove

Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game

2023•Comedy

★6.7

★6.7

Liar Liar: Forced by his son's birthday wish, fast-talking attorney and habitual liar Fletcher Reede must tell the truth for the ne

Liar Liar

1997•Comedy

★6.6

★6.6

The Wire Odyssey: A retrospective documentary of the first four seasons of the acclaimed series The Wire.

The Wire Odyssey

2007•Documentary

★6.6

★6.6

The Wizard of Lies: A look behind the scenes at Bernie Madoff's massive Ponzi scheme, how it was perpetrated on the public and the trail of

The Wizard of Lies

2017•Crime

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Michael Kostroff.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2025	Catalogue of Noses	Doctor Pearlman	Flop	Similar →
2025	Summer of 69	Nurse Appleman	Hit	Similar →
2023	Chupa	Taylor	Average	Similar →
2023	Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game	Chairman Warner	Hit	Similar →
2023	Maybe I Do	Manny	Flop	Similar →
2022	Clue	Professor Plum	Average	Similar →
2020	The Sunlit Night	Critic #3	Average	Similar →
2020	Standing Up, Falling Down	Rabbi	Average	Similar →
2018	Tommy Battles the Silver Sea Dragon	Defense Attorney	Flop	Similar →
2017	Molly's Game	Louis Butterman	Hit	Similar →
2017	The Wizard of Lies	Peter Madoff	Hit	Similar →
2014	Best Man in the Dark	Ricky Feruci	Flop	Similar →
2014	Other Plans	Louis	Flop	Similar →
2011	Hit List	Mr. Weller	Average	Similar →
2008	Eagle Eye	Jeweler	Hit	Similar →
2007	The Wire: The Last Word	Self	Flop	Similar →
2007	The Wire Odyssey	Self	Hit	Similar →
2001	The Trumpet of the Swan	Waiter (voice)	Average	Similar →
2000	Behind the Seams	Waiter	Flop	Similar →
1998	Restons groupés	Bagastie hôtel Los Angeles	Flop	Similar →
1997	Liar Liar	Conference Room Attorney	Hit	Similar →

Michael Kostroff - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Michael Kostroff?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Michael Kostroff is "Molly's Game" with a rating of 7.2/10.

How many movies has Michael Kostroff acted in?

Michael Kostroff has been featured in at least 21 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Michael Kostroff?

Other notable films include "Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game", "Liar Liar", and "The Wire Odyssey".