Janis Joplin - Actor Profile

Janis Joplin

Acting
Updated: Apr 15, 2026
35Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 19, 1943
Birth Place: Port Arthur, Texas, USA

About Janis Joplin

Janis Lyn Joplin was an American singer considered the premier female blues vocalist of the Sixties; her raw, powerful and uninhibited singing style, combined with her turbulent and emotional lifestyle, made her one of the biggest female stars in her lifetime. She died of a drug overdose in 1970, aged 27, after releasing three albums. A fourth album, Pearl, was released a little more than three months after her death, reaching number 1 on the charts.

Janis Joplin Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Janis Joplin reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 35 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 49% of Janis Joplin'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 Ed Sullivan's Rock 'N' Roll Classics: Rockin' the Sixties, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Janis Joplin Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Janis Joplin's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Janis Joplin has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 Janis, Amores de Carnaval Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2019 Året var 1969 Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
2018 27: Gone Too Soon Self (archive footage) Average Similar →
2017 Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2017 The Summer of Love - Hit Similar →
2015 Janis: Little Girl Blue Herself (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2013 Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train a Comin' Self - Musician (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2010 Love, Janis herself Flop Similar →
2010 When You're Strange Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2009 Janis Joplin with Big Brother: Ball and Chain self Flop Similar →
2009 Janis Joplin : Piece Of My Heart - Live Woodstock Herself Super Hit Similar →
2007 Janis Joplin - The way she was Janis - Average Similar →
2007 Janis Joplin – The Kozmic Blues Video Anthology Herself Average Similar →
2005 Ed Sullivan's Rock 'N' Roll Classics: Rockin' the Sixties - Super Hit Similar →
2003 The Best Of Beat Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
2003 Festival Express Self Hit Similar →
2002 Monterey Pop - The Outtake Performances - Super Hit Similar →
2001 Big Brother and The Holding Co.: Nine Hundred Nights Herself Super Hit Similar →
2000 Janis Joplin: Southern Discomfort Self Flop Similar →
1997 The Beach Boys and The Satan Self (archive footage) (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1994 Woodstock Diary Self Super Hit Similar →
1994 Woodstock Directors cut Self Flop Similar →
1994 Janis Joplin Slept Here - Super Hit Similar →
1987 Jimi Plays Monterey Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
1986 Women in Rock Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
1983 When the Music's Over Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
1974 Janis Herself Hit Similar →
1970 Get Yer Ya-Ya's Out!: The Rolling Stones in Concert Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
1970 Woodstock Self Super Hit Similar →
N/A Janis Joplin: In Woodstock as Herself Average Similar →
N/A Janis Joplin - Live - Flop Similar →
1969 Got No Shoes, Got No Blues: the Texas International Pop Festival - Flop Similar →
1968 Monterey Pop Self Hit Similar →
1968 Petulia Herself (uncredited) Average Similar →
1968 Wake at Generation Self Flop Similar →

Janis Joplin - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Janis Joplin?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Janis Joplin is "Ed Sullivan's Rock 'N' Roll Classics: Rockin' the Sixties" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Janis Joplin acted in?

Janis Joplin has been featured in at least 35 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Janis Joplin?

Other notable films include "Janis Joplin Slept Here", "Woodstock Diary", and "Janis Joplin : Piece Of My Heart - Live Woodstock".

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