Alan J. Pakula - Actor Profile

Alan J. Pakula

Directing
Freshness: Jan 23, 2026
7Total Films
7.8 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 7, 1928
Birth Place: New York City, New York, USA

About Alan J. Pakula

Alan Jay Pakula (April 7, 1928 – November 19, 1998) was an American film director, writer and producer. He was nominated for three Academy Awards: Best Picture for To Kill a Mockingbird (1962), Best Director for All the President's Men (1976) and Best Adapted Screenplay for Sophie's Choice (1982). Pakula was also notable for directing his "paranoia trilogy": Klute (1971), The Parallax View (1974) and All the President's Men (1976). Description above from the Wikipedia article Alan J. Pakula, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Alan J. Pakula reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 7 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Documentary

The majority of Alan J. Pakula'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 29% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Alan J. Pakula remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Citizen Jane Fonda, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Alan J. Pakula Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Alan J. Pakula's career based on audience ratings.

★7.8
Citizen Jane Fonda (2020) movie poster
★7.8

Citizen Jane Fonda: Very few Icons have at once embodied the Myths of their own country while revealing its contradictions: heiress of the H

Citizen Jane Fonda

2020•Documentary
★6.7
Meryl Streep: Mystery and Metamorphosis (2020) movie poster
★6.7

Meryl Streep: Mystery and Metamorphosis: Meryl Streep is one of the most versatile and successful actresses of all time and is still considered a superstar after

Meryl Streep: Mystery and Metamorphosis

2020•Documentary
★6.4
'Klute' in New York (1971) movie poster
★6.4

'Klute' in New York: A closer look at the making of "Klute" (1971). The project follows the complex shooting on multiple locations in New Yor

'Klute' in New York

1971•Documentary
★5.6
George Stevens: A Filmmaker's Journey (1985) movie poster
★5.6

George Stevens: A Filmmaker's Journey: Biography of the legendary filmmaker directed by his son.

George Stevens: A Filmmaker's Journey

1985•Documentary
★4.3
Fearful Symmetry (1998) movie poster
★4.3

Fearful Symmetry: A documentary about the making of "To Kill a Mockingbird."

Fearful Symmetry

1998•Documentary

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Alan J. Pakula.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2020 Citizen Jane Fonda - Super Hit Similar →
2020 Meryl Streep: Mystery and Metamorphosis Self - Filmmaker (archive footage) Hit Similar →
1998 Fearful Symmetry Self Flop Similar →
1985 George Stevens: A Filmmaker's Journey Self Average Similar →
1976 Pressure and the Press: The Making of 'All the President's Men' Self Flop Similar →
1971 'Klute' in New York Self Average Similar →
1961 Hollywood: The Selznick Years Self (uncredited) Flop Similar →

Alan J. Pakula - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Alan J. Pakula?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Alan J. Pakula is "Citizen Jane Fonda" with a rating of 7.8/10.

How many movies has Alan J. Pakula acted in?

Alan J. Pakula has been featured in at least 7 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Alan J. Pakula?

Other notable films include "Meryl Streep: Mystery and Metamorphosis", "'Klute' in New York", and "George Stevens: A Filmmaker's Journey".