Glenn Ficarra - Actor Profile

Glenn Ficarra

Writing
Freshness: Jan 28, 2026
1Total Films
5.4 Highest Rated
Born: May 27, 1971
Birth Place: New Jersey, U.S.

About Glenn Ficarra

Glenn Ficarra (born May 27, 1969) is an American screenwriter, director, and producer. He has frequently collaborated with John Requa. Ficarra is the son of Marianne and Robert F. Ficarra, grandchild of Theresa (née Filippone) and Frank Ficarra, and brother of Chris Ficarra. Ficarra attended St. John Vianney High School in Holmdel Township, New Jersey. Ficarra met John Requa at Pratt Institute, where both were studying film. After college, Requa and Ficarra went to work in animation for the Nickelodeon TV channel. As writers, they wrote the comedy films Cats & Dogs (directed by Lawrence Guterman), Bad Santa (directed by Terry Zwigoff), and Bad News Bears (directed by Richard Linklater). In 2009, they made their directorial debut with their self-penned I Love You Phillip Morris, based on the life of con man Steven Jay Russell. For their writing on this film, Ficarra and Requa received a nomination for the Writers Guild of America Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. Their subsequent release was the comedy Crazy, Stupid, Love, starring Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone and Julianne Moore, again directed by Requa, released in July 2011. With Requa and Charlie Gogolak, he has formed the production company Zaftig Films. The pair also directed Focus, starring Will Smith and Margot Robbie, and Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, starring Tina Fey and Robbie. Description above from the Wikipedia article Glenn Ficarra, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Glenn Ficarra reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 1 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Family

The majority of Glenn Ficarra's filmography leans towards the Family 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 0% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Glenn Ficarra remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Cats & Dogs, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Glenn Ficarra Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Glenn Ficarra's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Glenn Ficarra.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2001 Cats & Dogs Russian Blue (voice) Flop Similar →

Glenn Ficarra - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Glenn Ficarra?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Glenn Ficarra is "Cats & Dogs" with a rating of 5.4/10.

How many movies has Glenn Ficarra acted in?

Glenn Ficarra has been featured in at least 1 major films throughout their career.