Penn Jillette - Actor Profile

Penn Jillette

Acting
Freshness: Jan 19, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 5, 1955
Birth Place: Greenfield, Massachusetts, USA

About Penn Jillette

Penn Jillette is an American magician, juggler, comedian, musician, inventor, actor, and best-selling author known for his work with fellow magician Teller as half of the team Penn & Teller.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Penn Jillette 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 Penn Jillette'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 70% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Penn Jillette remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Gorgon Video Magazine Vol. 2, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Penn Jillette Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Penn Jillette's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Gorgon Video Magazine Vol. 2 (1990) movie poster
★10.0

Gorgon Video Magazine Vol. 2 — Another low-budget horror documentary.

Gorgon Video Magazine Vol. 2

1990•Horror
★10.0
Brave New Voices 2010 (2010) movie poster
★10.0

Brave New Voices 2010 — The excitement and poetry of the Brave New Voices 2010 National Slam team championships is captured in this special.

Brave New Voices 2010

2010•Documentary
★10.0
The Keyboard Cowboys: A Look Back at Hackers (2015) movie poster
★10.0

The Keyboard Cowboys: A Look Back at Hackers — Brand-new interviews with director Iain Softley, cast members Fisher Stevens, Matthew Lillard and Penn Jillette, costume

The Keyboard Cowboys: A Look Back at Hackers

2015•Documentary
★9.3
Free to Be... a Family (1988) movie poster
★9.3

Free to Be... a Family — Seminal TV special about two groups of children, one in New York City and the other in Moscow, who befriend each other o

Free to Be... a Family

1988•Comedy
★8.7
Gambler's Ballad: The Legend of Johnny Thompson (2018) movie poster
★8.7

Gambler's Ballad: The Legend of Johnny Thompson — Penn and Teller hired Johnny Thompson to consult on their magic show as soon as the duo began their career and Johnny ha

Gambler's Ballad: The Legend of Johnny Thompson

2018•Documentary

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Penn Jillette.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Marty Supreme Hoff Super Hit Similar →
2025 WWE NXT Stand & Deliver 2025 Penn Hit Similar →
2021 Bob Dylan: Odds and Ends Self - Narrator Hit Similar →
2021 Clerk Self Average Similar →
2020 The Choice 2020: Trump vs. Biden Self - Interviewee Hit Similar →
2020 Penn & Teller: Try This at Home Self - Host Super Hit Similar →
2019 The Amazing Johnathan Documentary Self Average Similar →
2019 J.R. “Bob” Dobbs and The Church of the SubGenius Self Average Similar →
2018 We Are Most Amused and Amazed Self Super Hit Similar →
2018 Gambler's Ballad: The Legend of Johnny Thompson Self Super Hit Similar →
2018 Always Amazing Himself Hit Similar →
2017 Gilbert Self Hit Similar →
2017 Sandy Wexler Testimonial Average Similar →
2016 Eating You Alive Self Hit Similar →
2016 Can We Take a Joke? Self Hit Similar →
2016 Director's Cut Herbert Blount Average Similar →
2015 The Keyboard Cowboys: A Look Back at Hackers - Super Hit Similar →
2015 Theory of Obscurity: A Film About the Residents Himself Hit Similar →
2015 Misery Loves Comedy Self Average Similar →
2014 An Honest Liar Self Hit Similar →
2013 The Unbelievers Self Hit Similar →
2013 Tim's Vermeer Himself Hit Similar →
2011 A Tribute to Laurel & Hardy Self Super Hit Similar →
2011 Night of the Little Dead Dave-O Hit Similar →
2010 Brave New Voices 2010 Himself Super Hit Similar →
2009 Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder Penn Jillette's Head (voice) Hit Similar →
2008 History of the Joke Self Flop Similar →
2007 Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project Self Hit Similar →
2005 Penn & Teller: Off the Deep End Self Average Similar →
2005 The Aristocrats Self Average Similar →
2005 Mucha Lucha: The Return of El Malefico Fortune Teller / Pawn Shop Owner / Ticket Man (voice) Hit Similar →
2004 Goodnight, We Love You Self Hit Similar →
2000 Fantasia 2000 Self - Host Hit Similar →
1998 Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas Carnie Talker Hit Similar →
1997 Home Invasion Self Average Similar →
1995 Toy Story TV Announcer (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1995 Hackers Hal Average Similar →
1995 Phobophilia: The Love of Fear Himself Average Similar →
1993 Half Japanese: The Band That Would Be King Self Super Hit Similar →
1990 Don't Try This at Home! Self Hit Similar →
1990 Gorgon Video Magazine Vol. 2 Self Super Hit Similar →
1989 Penn & Teller Get Killed Self Flop Similar →
1989 Steven Banks: Home Entertainment Center pre-show host Hit Similar →
1989 Exploring Psychic Powers Live - Hit Similar →
1988 Free to Be... a Family Self Super Hit Similar →
1987 Penn & Teller's Invisible Thread Penn Average Similar →
1987 Cruel Tricks for Dear Friends Self Hit Similar →
1986 Barbecue Death Squad From Hell Himself Hit Similar →
1986 My Chauffeur Bone Average Similar →
1985 Penn & Teller Go Public Himself Hit Similar →

Penn Jillette - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Penn Jillette?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Penn Jillette is "Gorgon Video Magazine Vol. 2" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Penn Jillette acted in?

Penn Jillette has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Penn Jillette?

Other notable films include "Brave New Voices 2010", "The Keyboard Cowboys: A Look Back at Hackers", and "Free to Be... a Family".