Michael Tilson Thomas - Actor Profile

Michael Tilson Thomas

Acting
Freshness: Jan 27, 2026
18Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Michael Tilson Thomas reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 18 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Music

The majority of Michael Tilson Thomas'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 22% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Michael Tilson Thomas remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Leonard Bernstein Centennial Celebration at Tanglewood, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Michael Tilson Thomas Movies Ranked

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

★10.0
Leonard Bernstein Centennial Celebration at Tanglewood (2018) movie poster
★10.0

Leonard Bernstein Centennial Celebration at Tanglewood: In honor of Leonard Bernstein’s 100th birthday, Tanglewood—the famed summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra—dedica

Leonard Bernstein Centennial Celebration at Tanglewood

2018•Music
★10.0
Keeping Score: Beethoven's Eroica (2006) movie poster
★10.0

Keeping Score: Beethoven's Eroica: Beethoven spent three years composing the Eroica, an intimate journal of his emotional crises and his dramatic emergence

Keeping Score: Beethoven's Eroica

2006•Music
★8.7
Metallica and San Francisco Symphony: S&M2 (2019) movie poster
★8.7

Metallica and San Francisco Symphony: S&M2: S&M2, the live concert film from Metallica and the San Francisco Symphony is the concert event of the year! S&M2 featur

Metallica and San Francisco Symphony: S&M2

2019•Music
★6.9
Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story (2018) movie poster
★6.9

Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story: The life and career of the hailed Hollywood movie star and underappreciated genius inventor, Hedy Lamarr.

Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story

2018•Documentary
★5.7
Carnival of the Animals (1976) movie poster
★5.7

Carnival of the Animals: Bugs and Daffy perform and act out their own version of the classic "Carnival of the Animals."

Carnival of the Animals

1976•Animation

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Michael Tilson Thomas.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2020 Michael Tilson Thomas: Where Now Is - Flop Similar →
2019 Metallica and San Francisco Symphony: S&M2 Self Super Hit Similar →
2018 Leonard Bernstein Centennial Celebration at Tanglewood Self - Conductor Super Hit Similar →
2018 Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story Self Hit Similar →
2015 London Symphony Orchestra: Shostakovich 5 - Flop Similar →
2012 Michael Tilson Thomas: The Thomashefskys - Flop Similar →
2011 Keeping Score - Mahler Origins and Legacy Conductor Flop Similar →
2009 Keeping Score: Shostakovich Symphony No. 5 - Flop Similar →
2009 Keeping Score - Hector Berlioz Symphonie fantastique - Flop Similar →
2006 Keeping Score: Stravinsky's Rite of Spring - Flop Similar →
2006 Keeping Score: Stravinsky Rite of Spring Narrator Flop Similar →
2006 Rehearsing a Dream Self Flop Similar →
2006 Keeping Score: Beethoven's Eroica - Super Hit Similar →
2003 Bad Boy Made Good: The Revival of George Antheil's 1924 Ballet Mécanique Self - Conductor Flop Similar →
2000 John Adams: A Portrait and A Concert of Modern American Music Self Flop Similar →
1987 Steve Reich: A New Musical Language Self Flop Similar →
1976 Carnival of the Animals Self - Conductor Average Similar →
N/A Keeping Score: Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 4 - Flop Similar →

Michael Tilson Thomas - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Michael Tilson Thomas?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Michael Tilson Thomas is "Leonard Bernstein Centennial Celebration at Tanglewood" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Michael Tilson Thomas acted in?

Michael Tilson Thomas has been featured in at least 18 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Michael Tilson Thomas?

Other notable films include "Keeping Score: Beethoven's Eroica", "Metallica and San Francisco Symphony: S&M2", and "Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story".