
Nick Stahl
ActingAbout Nick Stahl
Nick Stahl (born December 5, 1979) is an American actor. Starting out as a child actor, he gained recognition for his performance in the 1993 film The Man Without a Face and then embarked on a successful career as a child actor. He later transitioned into his adult career with roles in Bully, Sin City, In the Bedroom, the HBO series Carnivàle, and the film Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines, in which he took over the role of John Connor, originally played by Edward Furlong. He also recently starred in the film Mirrors 2.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Nick Stahl 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: Drama
The majority of Nick Stahl's filmography leans towards the Drama 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 18% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Nick Stahl remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in BFFs, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Nick Stahl Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Nick Stahl's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Nick Stahl.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Violent Ends | Tuck Whitehead | Average | Similar → |
| 2025 | BFFs | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | What You Wish For | Ryan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Confidential Informant | Mike Thorton | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | Knights of the Zodiac | Cassios | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | What Josiah Saw | Eli Graham | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | Grace and Grit | Bob Doty | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | American Dream | Yuri | Flop | Similar → |
| 2020 | Hunter Hunter | Lou | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | The Murder of Nicole Brown Simpson | Glen Rogers | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | III | Jimmy Sparks | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Away From Here | James | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | On the Inside | Allen Meneric | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Afghan Luke | Luke Benning | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | 388 Arletta Avenue | James | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | The Speed of Thought | Joshua Lazarus | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Locke & Key | Duncan Locke | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Dead Awake | Dylan | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Kalamity | Billy Klepack | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Mirrors 2 | Max Matheson | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Meskada | Noah Cordin | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | The Chameleon | Brendan Kerrigan | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Burning Palms | Robert Kane | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | My One and Only | Bud | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Quid Pro Quo | Isaac Knott | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Sleepwalking | James | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | How to Rob a Bank | Jinx | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Night of the White Pants | Horace 'Raff' Rafferty | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Sin City | Roark Jr. / Yellow Bastard | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Twist | Dodge | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines | John Connor | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Bookies | Toby | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Wasted | Chris | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Taboo | Christian Turner | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | In the Bedroom | Frank Fowler | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | All Forgotten | Vladimir | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Bully | Bobby Kent | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | The Sleepy Time Gal | Morgan | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Sunset Strip | Zach | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Thin Red Line | Pfc. Edward Bead | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Disturbing Behavior | Gavin Strick | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Eye of God | Tom Spencer | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | My Son Is Innocent | Eric Sutter | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Blue River | Young Edward | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Tall Tale: The Unbelievable Adventure | Daniel Hackett | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Safe Passage | Simon | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Incident in a Small Town | John Bell Trenton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Man Without a Face | Charles E. 'Chuck' Norstadt | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Woman With a Past | Brian | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Stranger at My Door | Robert Fortier | Average | Similar → |
Nick Stahl - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Nick Stahl?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Nick Stahl is "BFFs" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Nick Stahl acted in?
Nick Stahl has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Nick Stahl?
Other notable films include "Sin City", "The Thin Red Line", and "In the Bedroom".




