
Rod Ball
ActingAbout Rod Ball
Rod Ball was born in Miami, Florida in 1965. He began acting professionally as a wee lad with a small role in "Lenny", a biopic of Lenny Bruce, starring Dustin Hoffman and directed by Bob Fosse. Soon after, a role in "The Island", starring Michael Caine qualified him to join the Screen Actors Guild (now SAG-AFTRA). He has since served on the Local Board of that union for many years. Rod attended the University of Miami as a Business Management major (in addition to studying film directing and theater) for two years before he transferred to, and graduated from, the University of Colorado (Boulder) with a B.S. in Organizational Management. He has built an extensive body of work while dividing his time between South Florida and Los Angeles. In addition to the films and television shows listed here, his credits include 50+ commercials, many corporate/industry videos, numerous voice overs and the occasional stage play. He has several projects in the pipeline. A few years ago, he launched Principio Productions, LLC, an independent film production company. He has written several screenplays, hopefully to be shot in his beloved hometown. - IMDb Mini Biography By: Principio PR
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Rod Ball reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 19 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Rod Ball'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 16% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Rod Ball remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Lenny, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Rod Ball Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Rod Ball's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Rod Ball.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Promises | Driver | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | My Baby Daddies | Fertility Doctor | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | No One Doubts the Camera Eye | Mr. Whitman | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | This Man's Life | The Newspaper Man | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Bachelor Party 2: The Last Temptation | Bar Fly | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Days Out of Time | Tom | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Playing The Tape | Sous Chef #1 | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Wishing Stone | Dad | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Cape Fear | Prisoner | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Thunderboat Row | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Streets of Justice | Animal #2 | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Rhinestone | Rhinestone Heckler / Bettor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | Happy Endings | Ian | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | Porky's II: The Next Day | Steve | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Blue Skies Again | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Porky's | Steve | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Island | CPO Zimmerman (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | Hot Stuff | Thief | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Lenny | Man in Audience of Cellar Club | Hit | Similar → |
Rod Ball - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Rod Ball?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Rod Ball is "Lenny" with a rating of 7.3/10.
How many movies has Rod Ball acted in?
Rod Ball has been featured in at least 19 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Rod Ball?
Other notable films include "Cape Fear", "Hot Stuff", and "Porky's".




