Patti Smith - Actor Profile

Patti Smith

Acting
Freshness: Jan 22, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 30, 1946
Birth Place: Chicago, Illinois, USA

About Patti Smith

Patricia Lee Smith is an American singer-songwriter, musician, author, and poet who became an influential component of the New York City punk rock movement with her 1975 debut album Horses. Called the "punk poet laureate," Smith fused rock and poetry in her work.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Patti Smith 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: Documentary

The majority of Patti Smith's filmography leans towards the Documentary 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 60% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Patti Smith 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 Patti Smith Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Patti Smith's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Patti Smith.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2024 Turn in the Wound - Flop Similar →
2024 One-Hit Wonders at the BBC: Volume Two Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2022 Werner Herzog: Radical Dreamer Self Super Hit Similar →
2022 Patti Smith: Electric Poet Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2021 Now Self Super Hit Similar →
2020 Wim Wenders, Desperado Self Super Hit Similar →
2019 Rolling Thunder Revue: A Bob Dylan Story by Martin Scorsese The Punk Poet Hit Similar →
2019 WBCN and the American Revolution Self Flop Similar →
2018 Film catastrophe Self Average Similar →
2018 Horses: Patti Smith and Her Band Herself Flop Similar →
2017 Ex Libris: The New York Public Library Self Average Similar →
2017 Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives Self Hit Similar →
2017 Song to Song Patti Smith Average Similar →
2016 Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures Self (voice) (uncredited) Hit Similar →
2016 U2: iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE Live in Paris - Super Hit Similar →
2015 U2: iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE Live in Paris - 06/12/2015 - Hit Similar →
2015 Girls in Bands at the BBC Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2014 Bruce Springsteen A MusiCares Tribute Self Hit Similar →
2014 Three Stones for Jean Genet - Average Similar →
2013 Another Day, Another Time: Celebrating the Music of 'Inside Llewyn Davis' Self Super Hit Similar →
2012 West of Memphis Self – WM3 Supporter Hit Similar →
2012 Patti Smith - Live at Montreux 2005 Herself Super Hit Similar →
2011 Sleepless Nights Stories Self Flop Similar →
2010 William S. Burroughs: A Man Within Self Hit Similar →
2010 The Promise: The Making of Darkness on the Edge of Town Self Hit Similar →
2010 Film Socialisme La chanteuse Average Similar →
2009 The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts Self Super Hit Similar →
2009 Burning Down the House: The Story of CBGB Self Super Hit Similar →
2009 All Tomorrow's Parties Self Hit Similar →
2008 New York Rock at the BBC - Hit Similar →
2008 One Fast Move or I'm Gone: Kerouac's Big Sur Self Hit Similar →
2008 Patti Smith: Dream of Life Self Average Similar →
2007 365 Day Project Self Super Hit Similar →
2007 NY77: The Coolest Year in Hell - Super Hit Similar →
2007 You're Gonna Miss Me: A Film About Roky Erickson Self Average Similar →
2007 Annie Leibovitz: Life Through a Lens Self Super Hit Similar →
2003 The Big Empty Traveler Average Similar →
2002 What the Punk - An MVD Sampler - Flop Similar →
2002 Jeff Buckley: Everybody Here Wants You Self Super Hit Similar →
2001 25 Years of Punk Self (archive footage) Average Similar →
2000 Arista Records' 25th Anniversary Celebration Self Average Similar →
1998 The Rugrats Movie Newborn Baby (singing voice) Average Similar →
1997 The Best of Sessions at West 54th: Vol. 1 Self Super Hit Similar →
1997 Scenes from Allen's Last Three Days on Earth as a Spirit Self Flop Similar →
1996 New Adventures in Hi-Fi Stereophonic on Film Self Hit Similar →
1995 Dancing Barefoot Self Average Similar →
1984 Burroughs: The Movie Self Hit Similar →
1980 No. 18: Mahagonny Self Average Similar →
1976 The Blank Generation Self Average Similar →

Patti Smith - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Patti Smith?

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

How many movies has Patti Smith acted in?

Patti Smith has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Patti Smith?

Other notable films include "Now", "U2: iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE Live in Paris", and "Another Day, Another Time: Celebrating the Music of 'Inside Llewyn Davis'".