Rick Rubin - Actor Profile

Rick Rubin

Acting
Freshness: Jan 22, 2026
34Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 10, 1963
Birth Place: Lido Beach, New York, USA

About Rick Rubin

Frederick Jay "Rick" Rubin (born March 10, 1963) is an American record executive and record producer. He is a co-founder (alongside Russell Simmons) of Def Jam Recordings, founder of American Recordings, and former co-president of Columbia Records. Rubin helped popularize hip-hop by producing records for acts such as the Beastie Boys, Geto Boys, Run-DMC, Public Enemy, and LL Cool J. He has also produced hit records for acts from a variety of other genres, predominantly heavy metal (Danzig, Metallica, and Slayer), alternative rock (the Cult, Red Hot Chili Peppers, the Strokes and Weezer), hard rock (Audioslave and Aerosmith), nu-metal (Linkin Park, Rage Against the Machine, System of a Down), and country (Johnny Cash and the Chicks). In 2007, Rubin was called "the most important producer of the last 20 years" by MTV and was named on Time's list of the "100 Most Influential People in the World". His first book, The Creative Act: A Way of Being, was published in January 2023.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Rick Rubin reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 34 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Music

The majority of Rick Rubin'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 56% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Rick Rubin remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in 500 Days in UCLA (Cut Footage Documentary), which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Rick Rubin Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Rick Rubin's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Rick Rubin.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 WrestleMania 41: Saturday Himself Hit Similar →
2024 Omar and Cedric: If This Ever Gets Weird Self Hit Similar →
2023 Circus Maximus Self Average Similar →
2023 whyrush? Narrator Flop Similar →
2023 Chris Rock: Road To Live Special Self Flop Similar →
2022 Neil Young & Crazy Horse: World Record: The Making Of - A Chronicle of the Music Himself Flop Similar →
2021 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Self Flop Similar →
2021 Tom Petty, Somewhere You Feel Free Himself Hit Similar →
2020 The Nine Lives of Ozzy Osbourne Self Hit Similar →
2020 Beastie Boys Story Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2020 Truth to Power Self Flop Similar →
2020 500 Days in UCLA (Cut Footage Documentary) Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2017 May It Last: A Portrait of the Avett Brothers Himself Super Hit Similar →
2015 Johnny Cash: American Rebel Self Super Hit Similar →
2015 808 Self Hit Similar →
2015 I Am Johnny Cash Self Hit Similar →
2013 Black Sabbath: 13 Himself Flop Similar →
2013 One Track Heart: The Story of Krishna Das Himself Super Hit Similar →
2013 Sound City Self Hit Similar →
2010 Linkin Park: Meeting of A Thousand Suns Self Super Hit Similar →
2009 Jim Jones - This Is Jim Jones Self Flop Similar →
2007 Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Runnin' Down a Dream Self Super Hit Similar →
2007 The Making of Minutes to Midnight Self Super Hit Similar →
2006 Dixie Chicks: Shut Up and Sing Self Hit Similar →
2004 JAY-Z: Fade to Black Self Average Similar →
2004 Johnny Cash: The Last Great American Self Super Hit Similar →
2004 Run DMC: Forever Kings Self Flop Similar →
2003 End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones Self Super Hit Similar →
2001 The Cult: Pure Cult Anthology 1984-1995 - Flop Similar →
1994 Tom Petty: Going Home Self Flop Similar →
1991 Red Hot Chili Peppers: Funky Monks Self Hit Similar →
1990 Men Don't Leave Craig Average Similar →
1988 Tougher Than Leather Vic Ferrante Flop Similar →
1985 Krush Groove Rick Average Similar →

Rick Rubin - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Rick Rubin?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Rick Rubin is "500 Days in UCLA (Cut Footage Documentary)" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Rick Rubin acted in?

Rick Rubin has been featured in at least 34 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Rick Rubin?

Other notable films include "Johnny Cash: The Last Great American", "The Making of Minutes to Midnight", and "Linkin Park: Meeting of A Thousand Suns".