Geoffrey Rush
ActingAbout Geoffrey Rush
Geoffrey Roy Rush AC (born 6 July 1951) is an Australian actor. He is known for his eccentric leading man roles on stage and screen. He is among 24 people who have won the Triple Crown of Acting, having received an Academy Award, a Primetime Emmy Award and a Tony Award. He also received three British Academy Film Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and four Screen Actors Guild Awards. Rush is the founding president of the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts and was named the 2012 Australian of the Year.
Geoffrey Rush Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Geoffrey Rush reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Geoffrey Rush's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 66% of Geoffrey Rush'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 Oscar Wilde's the Nightingale and the Rose, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Geoffrey Rush Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Geoffrey Rush's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Geoffrey Rush has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Pirates of the Caribbean | Disneyland Resort | Captain Barbossa (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | The Rule of Jenny Pen | Stefan Mortensen | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Storm Boy | Mike 'Storm Boy' Kingley | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Final Portrait | Alberto Giacometti | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales | Hector Barbossa | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Gods of Egypt | Ra | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | The Daughter | Henry | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Holding the Man | Barry | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Unity | Narrator (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Minions | Narrator (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Oscar Wilde's the Nightingale and the Rose | Oak Tree | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Book Thief | Hans Hubermann | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Best Offer | Virgil Oldman | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Man Who Could Not Dream | Narrator / Talking Bird | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen | (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides | Hector Barbossa | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | The Warrior's Way | Ron | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | The King's Speech | Lionel Logue | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole | Ezylryb (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Bran Nue Dae | Father Benedictus | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | $9.99 | Angel (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Elizabeth: The Golden Age | Sir Francis Walsingham | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Pixar Story | Nigel (voice) (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End | Barbossa | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest | Captain Hector Barbossa | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Whaledreamers | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Candy | Casper | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Munich | Ephraim | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Life and Death of Peter Sellers | Peter Sellers | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Harvie Krumpet | Narrator (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Intolerable Cruelty | Donovan Donaly | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl | Barbossa | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Finding Nemo | Nigel (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Ned Kelly | Superintendent Francis Hare | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Swimming Upstream | Harold Fingleton | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Banger Sisters | Harry Plummer | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Frida | Leon Trotsky | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Nature of Lantana | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Lantana | John Knox | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | The Tailor of Panama | Harry Pendel | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Quills | Marquis de Sade | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | House on Haunted Hill | Stephen Price | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Mystery Men | Casanova Frankenstein | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Shakespeare in Love | Philip Henslowe | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Elizabeth | Sir Francis Walsingham | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Les Misérables | Javert | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | A Little Bit of Soul | Godfrey Usher | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Oscar and Lucinda | Narrator (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Children of the Revolution | Zachary Welch | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Shine | David as an adult | Hit | Similar → |
Geoffrey Rush - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Geoffrey Rush?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Geoffrey Rush is "Oscar Wilde's the Nightingale and the Rose" with a rating of 8.6/10.
How many movies has Geoffrey Rush acted in?
Geoffrey Rush has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Geoffrey Rush?
Other notable films include "The Nature of Lantana", "Pirates of the Caribbean | Disneyland Resort", and "Finding Nemo".