Dax Shepard - Actor Profile

Dax Shepard

Acting
Updated: Apr 10, 2026
28Total Films
8.3 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 2, 1975
Birth Place: Milford, Michigan, USA

About Dax Shepard

Dax Randall Shepard (born January 2, 1975) is an American actor. Shepard was an actor on Punk'd with Ashton Kutcher. In 2006, Shepard appeared opposite Dane Cook and Jessica Simpson in the comedy Employee of the Month as well as the Mike Judge film Idiocracy. During the same time, Shepard began appearing in more films and landed his first main character role in Let's Go to Prison, alongside Will Arnett. He also had a major role in Baby Mama. Shepard wrote the script for the Paramount venture Get 'Em Wet, in which he again appeared with Arnett. He was also in the 2010 movie When in Rome. He is now one of the main characters in the NBC show Parenthood, playing Crosby Braverman. Description above from the Wikipedia article Dax Shepard, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Dax Shepard Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Dax Shepard reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 28 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Dax Shepard's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 21% of Dax Shepard's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Robot Chicken: Christmas Specials, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Dax Shepard Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Dax Shepard's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Dax Shepard has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2021 PAW Patrol: The Movie Ruben (voice) Hit Similar →
2019 Buddy Games John Durfy Flop Similar →
2017 El Camino Christmas Deputy Billy Calhoun Average Similar →
2017 CHiPs Jon Baker Average Similar →
2016 The Boss Kyle (uncredited) Average Similar →
2014 Robot Chicken: Christmas Specials Various (voice) (archive sound) Super Hit Similar →
2014 The Judge C.P. Kennedy Hit Similar →
2014 This Is Where I Leave You Wade Beaufort Hit Similar →
2014 Veronica Mars Overconfident Club Boy Hit Similar →
2013 Le Débarquement - Flop Similar →
2012 Hit & Run Charles Bronson/Yul Perrkins Average Similar →
2010 Brother's Justice Dax / Patrick Jeung Flop Similar →
2010 The Freebie Darren Flop Similar →
2010 When in Rome Gale Average Similar →
2009 Old Dogs Gary - Child Proofer #1 Average Similar →
2008 Smother Noah Cooper Flop Similar →
2008 Baby Mama Carl Loomis Average Similar →
2007 The Comebacks Sheriff Flop Similar →
2007 Cutlass Man Hit Similar →
2007 Knocked Up Self (uncredited) Average Similar →
2006 Let's Go to Prison John Lyshitski Average Similar →
2006 Employee of the Month Vince Average Similar →
2006 Idiocracy Frito Average Similar →
2005 Robot Chicken's Christmas Special Blitzen (voice) Flop Similar →
2005 Zathura: A Space Adventure Astronaut Average Similar →
2005 Confessions of an Action Star SFX Coordinator Flop Similar →
2004 Without a Paddle Tom Marshall Average Similar →
2003 Cheaper by the Dozen Camera Crew Member Average Similar →

Dax Shepard - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Dax Shepard?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Dax Shepard is "Robot Chicken: Christmas Specials" with a rating of 8.3/10.

How many movies has Dax Shepard acted in?

Dax Shepard has been featured in at least 28 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Dax Shepard?

Other notable films include "The Judge", "PAW Patrol: The Movie", and "Cutlass".

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