Jerry Penacoli - Actor Profile

Jerry Penacoli

Acting
Updated: Apr 19, 2026
9Total Films
8.5 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 9, 1956
Birth Place: Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA

About Jerry Penacoli

Jerry Penacoli (born July 9, 1956) is an American actor and entertainment reporter. He served as a host with the US syndicated magazine show Extra for 20 years.

Known For: Acting

Jerry Penacoli Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Jerry Penacoli reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 9 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 33% of Jerry Penacoli'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 Roseanne and Tom: Behind the Scenes, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Jerry Penacoli Movies Ranked

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

★8.5
Roseanne and Tom: Behind the Scenes (1994) movie poster
★8.5

Roseanne and Tom: Behind the Scenes: This riveting drama explores the explosive professional and private relationship between comedian Roseanne Barr and her

Roseanne and Tom: Behind the Scenes

1994•Drama
★7.1
Galaxy Quest (1999) movie poster
★7.1

Galaxy Quest: For four years, the courageous crew of the NSEA Protector — Commander Peter Quincy Taggart, Lieutenant Tawny Madison, a

Galaxy Quest

1999•Comedy
★7.0
Precious Victims (1993) movie poster
★7.0

Precious Victims: Paula and Robert Sims are desperate: their 12 days old baby has been kidnapped! Since there's no trace of the kidnappers

Precious Victims

1993•Drama
★6.1
Woman on Top (2000) movie poster
★6.1

Woman on Top: Set to the intoxicating rhythms of Brazil, "Woman on Top" is a spicy, sexy comedy about the magic of food, love and musi

Woman on Top

2000•Comedy
★6.0
I'm Still Here (2010) movie poster
★6.0

I'm Still Here: I'm Still Here is a portrayal of a tumultuous year in the life of actor Joaquin Phoenix. With remarkable access, the fil

I'm Still Here

2010•Music

Full Filmography

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2010 I'm Still Here Jerry Penacoli Average Similar →
2004 Catch That Kid Reporter Four Average Similar →
2001 Separate Ways Frank Winters Flop Similar →
2000 Woman on Top Tom Kelly Average Similar →
1999 Galaxy Quest Reporter Hit Similar →
1998 Legalese Hard Copy Voice Over (voice) Flop Similar →
1995 Deadly Invasion: The Killer Bee Nightmare Newscaster Flop Similar →
1994 Roseanne and Tom: Behind the Scenes Field Reporter Super Hit Similar →
1993 Precious Victims Charles Bosworth Hit Similar →

Jerry Penacoli - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jerry Penacoli?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jerry Penacoli is "Roseanne and Tom: Behind the Scenes" with a rating of 8.5/10.

How many movies has Jerry Penacoli acted in?

Jerry Penacoli has been featured in at least 9 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jerry Penacoli?

Other notable films include "Galaxy Quest", "Precious Victims", and "Woman on Top".

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