Gary Taubes
ActingAbout 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).
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Gary Taubes reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 10 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Documentary
The majority of Gary Taubes'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 70% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Gary Taubes remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Cholesterol: The Great Bluff, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Gary Taubes Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Gary Taubes's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Gary Taubes.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 → |
| N/A | The Cholesterol Code | Self | Flop | 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".