Jerry Lee Lewis - Actor Profile

Jerry Lee Lewis

Acting
Updated: Apr 14, 2026
48Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 29, 1935
Birth Place: Ferriday, Louisiana, USA

About Jerry Lee Lewis

Jerry Lee Lewis (September 29, 1935 - October 28, 2022) was an American pianist, singer and songwriter.

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

Jerry Lee Lewis Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Jerry Lee Lewis reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 48 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 35% of Jerry Lee Lewis'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 Let It Rock - The 60th Birthday Concert, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Jerry Lee Lewis Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jerry Lee Lewis's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Let It Rock - The 60th Birthday Concert (1995) movie poster
★10.0

Let It Rock - The 60th Birthday Concert: The 60th Birthday Concert of Ronnie "The Hawk" Hawkins, featuring guest stars Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins & Jeff H

Let It Rock - The 60th Birthday Concert

1995•Music
★9.0
Legends of Rock 'n' Roll (1989) movie poster
★9.0

Legends of Rock 'n' Roll: Are you ready for some old-time rock and roll?! Then you are ready for the masters, the originators, the men who made th

Legends of Rock 'n' Roll

1989•Music
★9.0
Fats and Friends (2007) movie poster
★9.0

Fats and Friends: Recorded in 1986 this is a fantastic DVD. Fats Domino, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Ray Charles performing 17 tracks with a back

Fats and Friends

2007•Music
★8.0
Jerry Lee Lewis: Last Man Standing, Live (2007) movie poster
★8.0

Jerry Lee Lewis: Last Man Standing, Live: 1. Great Balls of Fire 2. Chantilly Lace 3. Green Grass of Home (Tom Jones) 4. End of the Road (Tom Jones) 5. Who Will t

Jerry Lee Lewis: Last Man Standing, Live

2007•Documentary
★8.0
Rolling Stone Magazine: The 10th Anniversary (1977) movie poster
★8.0

Rolling Stone Magazine: The 10th Anniversary: Train wreck, some might call it a TV special, proving that not everything was better in the good old days. That includes

Rolling Stone Magazine: The 10th Anniversary

1977•Music

Full Filmography

Every movie Jerry Lee Lewis has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Merci Dorothée ! Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2023 Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2022 Jerry Lee Lewis: Trouble in Mind Self Hit Similar →
2021 Like a Rolling Stone: The Life & Times of Ben Fong-Torres Self (archival footage) Hit Similar →
2020 My Darling Vivian Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2015 It's Only Rock 'n' Roll: Rock 'n' Roll at the BBC Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2014 Country Kings at the BBC - Average Similar →
2013 Shakespeare Was a Big George Jones Fan: 'Cowboy' Jack Clement's Home Movies Self Flop Similar →
2012 Becoming the Beatles Self Flop Similar →
2009 The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts Self Super Hit Similar →
2008 Ray Charles: The Legend Lives On Self Flop Similar →
2007 Jerry Lee Lewis: Live from Austin, Tx Singer, Piano Flop Similar →
2007 Jerry Lee Lewis: Last Man Standing, Live Self Super Hit Similar →
2007 Fats and Friends Self Super Hit Similar →
2007 Fats Domino: Walking to New Orleans Self Hit Similar →
2006 Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash: The Road Show Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
2005 I Walk the Line: A Night for Johnny Cash Self Flop Similar →
2004 Country Anthology Classics Volume 2 (archive footage) Flop Similar →
2004 Rockin' Pianos Self Flop Similar →
2004 Eddie Cochran & Friends: C'mon Everybody Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2004 Jerry Lee Lewis - The Essential Rock'n'roll - Flop Similar →
2003 Rock 'n' Roll and the 1950's Vol. 2 Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2002 Jerry Lee Lewis and Friends Self Flop Similar →
2001 Good Rockin' Tonight: The Legacy of Sun Records Self Average Similar →
2000 Piano Grand! A Smithsonian Celebration Self Flop Similar →
1999 Hollywood Rocks 'n' Rolls in the '50s Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
1997 Jerry Lee Lewis in Sweden 1997 Song, Piano Flop Similar →
1995 Let It Rock - The 60th Birthday Concert Himself Super Hit Similar →
1992 Le cadeau des cadeaux - Flop Similar →
1992 Dorothée : Le cadeau de la rentrée Self Flop Similar →
1991 Jerry Lee Lewis: The Story of Rock and Roll Lui Même Hit Similar →
1989 Legends of Rock 'n' Roll Jerry Lee Lewis Super Hit Similar →
1987 Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll Self Hit Similar →
1987 Jerry Lee Lewis: I Am What I Am - Flop Similar →
1984 Rock and Roll: The Early Days Himself Flop Similar →
1982 Jerry Lee Lewis 25th anniversary concert - Flop Similar →
1978 Dick Clark's Good Old Days Part II - Average Similar →
1978 American Hot Wax Self Average Similar →
1977 The Johnny Cash Christmas Special 1977 Self Flop Similar →
1977 Rolling Stone Magazine: The 10th Anniversary Self - Performer Super Hit Similar →
1973 The London Rock and Roll Show Self Flop Similar →
1971 Sweet Toronto Self Average Similar →
N/A Don't Knock The Rock U.K. 1964 Jerry Lee Lewis Flop Similar →
N/A Jerry Lee Lewis: The Jerry Lee Lewis Show - Flop Similar →
1969 33 ⅓ Revolutions per Monkee Himself Flop Similar →
1965 Be My Guest Himself Average Similar →
1958 High School Confidential! Self Flop Similar →
1957 Jamboree! Jerry Lee Lewis Flop Similar →

Jerry Lee Lewis - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jerry Lee Lewis?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jerry Lee Lewis is "Let It Rock - The 60th Birthday Concert" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Jerry Lee Lewis acted in?

Jerry Lee Lewis has been featured in at least 48 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jerry Lee Lewis?

Other notable films include "Legends of Rock 'n' Roll", "Fats and Friends", and "Jerry Lee Lewis: Last Man Standing, Live".

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