Gary Taubes - Actor Profile

Gary Taubes

Acting
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
10Total Films
8.1 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 30, 1956
Birth Place: Rochester, New York, USA

About Gary Taubes

Gary Taubes is an investigative science and health journalist and co-founder of the non-profit Nutrition Science Initiative (NuSI.org). He is the author of The case for keto: rethinking weight control and the science and practice of low-carb/high-fat eating (2020), The Case Against Sugar (2016), Why We Get Fat and What to Do About It (2011) and Good Calories, Bad Calories (2007), published as The Diet Delusion in the UK. Taubes is the recipient of a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Investigator Award in Health Policy Research, and has won numerous other awards for his journalism. These include the International Health Reporting Award from the Pan American Health Organization and the National Association of Science Writers Science in Society Journalism Award, which he won in 1996, 1999 and 2001. (He is the first print journalist to win this award three times.) Taubes graduated from Harvard College in 1977 with an S.B. degree in applied physics, and received an M.S. degree in engineering from Stanford University (1978) and in journalism from Columbia University (1981).

Gary Taubes Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Gary Taubes reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 10 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 70% of Gary Taubes'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 Cholesterol: The Great Bluff, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Gary Taubes Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Gary Taubes's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Gary Taubes has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2026 The Cholesterol Code Self Flop Similar →
2021 FAT: A Documentary 2 Self / Investigative Journalist / Author / NuSI Hit Similar →
2020 Fat Fiction Self - Investigative Science Journalist / Author Hit Similar →
2019 FAT: A Documentary Self - Journalist / Author Average Similar →
2016 Cholesterol: The Great Bluff Self - Scientific Journalist Super Hit Similar →
2015 Sugar Coated Self - Author Hit Similar →
2014 Carb-Loaded: A Culture Dying to Eat Himself Hit Similar →
2014 That Sugar Film Self / Investigative Science Journalist / Author, Why We Get Fat Hit Similar →
2012 The Perfect Human Diet Self / Science Journalist / Author, Good Calories Bad Calories Average Similar →
2009 Fat Head Self Hit Similar →

Gary Taubes - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Gary Taubes?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Gary Taubes is "Cholesterol: The Great Bluff" with a rating of 8.1/10.

How many movies has Gary Taubes acted in?

Gary Taubes has been featured in at least 10 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Gary Taubes?

Other notable films include "Sugar Coated", "Carb-Loaded: A Culture Dying to Eat", and "That Sugar Film".

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