Barry Sonnenfeld

Directing

Freshness: Jan 19, 2026

26Total Films

10.0 Highest Rated

Born: Apr 1, 1953

Birth Place: New York City, New York, USA

About Barry Sonnenfeld

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Barry Sonnenfeld (born April 1, 1953) is an American filmmaker and television director. He worked as cinematographer for the Coen Brothers, then later he directed and produced big budget films such as Men in Black. Description above from the Wikipedia article Barry Sonnenfeld, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Barry Sonnenfeld reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 26 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Barry Sonnenfeld's filmography leans towards the Comedy 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 38% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Barry Sonnenfeld remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in RV Nation: The Culture of Road Warriors, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Barry Sonnenfeld Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Barry Sonnenfeld's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0

RV Nation: The Culture of Road Warriors (2006) movie poster

★10.0

RV Nation: The Culture of Road Warriors — The cast and crew of RV (2006) comment on the titular vehicle

RV Nation: The Culture of Road Warriors

2006•Documentary

★8.3

The Making of Men in Black (1997) movie poster

★8.3

The Making of Men in Black — Behind the scenes of Men in Black (1997)

The Making of Men in Black

1997•Documentary

★7.5

★7.5

Barton Fink — A renowned New York playwright is enticed to California to write for the movies and discovers the hellish truth of Holly

Barton Fink

1991•Comedy

★7.3

★7.3

Blood Simple — The owner of a seedy small-town Texas bar discovers that one of his employees is having an affair with his wife. A chaot

Blood Simple

1985•Crime

★7.2

★7.2

Men in Black — After a police chase with an otherworldly being, a New York City cop is recruited as an agent in a top-secret organizati

Men in Black

1997•Action

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Barry Sonnenfeld.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2016	Shooting 'Blood Simple'	Self	Flop	Similar →
2016	Nine Lives	Cat (voice)	Average	Similar →
2012	Men in Black 3	Husband Watching Launch	Hit	Similar →
2006	RV Nation: The Culture of Road Warriors	Self	Super Hit	Similar →
2006	Barry Sonnenfeld: The Kosher Cowboy	Self	Flop	Similar →
2006	Robin Williams: A Family Affair	Self	Flop	Similar →
2006	RV	Irv	Average	Similar →
2003	Shooting 'Miller's Crossing': A Conversation with Barry Sonnenfeld	Himself	Hit	Similar →
2003	Misery Loves Company	Self	Hit	Similar →
2002	Barry Sonnenfeld's Intergalactic Guide to Comedy	Self	Flop	Similar →
2002	Design in Motion: The Look of 'Men in Black II'	Self	Flop	Similar →
2002	Cosmic Symphonies: Elfman in Space	Self	Flop	Similar →
2002	MIB ADR	Self	Flop	Similar →
2002	Men in Black II	Neuralyzed Father	Average	Similar →
2002	Big Trouble	Confused Sports Radio Call In (voice)	Average	Similar →
2000	Metamorphosis of 'Men in Black'	Self	Flop	Similar →
1999	Wild Wild West: Loveless's Ladies	Himself	Average	Similar →
1999	Wild Wild West: Good Guys Gadgets	Self	Flop	Similar →
1999	Wild Wild West: Evil Devices	Himself	Flop	Similar →
1999	It's a Whole New West: The Making of 'Wild, Wild West'	Self	Flop	Similar →
1997	The Making of Men in Black	Self	Super Hit	Similar →
1997	Men in Black	Alien on TV Monitor (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1995	Get Shorty	Doorman	Hit	Similar →
1993	Addams Family Values	Mr. Glicker	Hit	Similar →
1991	Barton Fink	Page Calling for Barton Fink (uncredited)	Super Hit	Similar →
1985	Blood Simple	Marty's Vomiting (voice) (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →

Barry Sonnenfeld - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Barry Sonnenfeld?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Barry Sonnenfeld is "RV Nation: The Culture of Road Warriors" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Barry Sonnenfeld acted in?

Barry Sonnenfeld has been featured in at least 26 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Barry Sonnenfeld?

Other notable films include "The Making of Men in Black", "Barton Fink", and "Blood Simple".