Jim Morrison - Actor Profile

Jim Morrison

Acting
Updated: Apr 10, 2026
48Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 8, 1943
Birth Place: Melbourne, Florida, USA

About Jim Morrison

James Douglas Morrison (December 8, 1943 - July 3, 1971) was an American singer, songwriter, and poet, best remembered as the lead singer of The Doors. Due to his poetic lyrics, distinctive voice, wild personality, performances, and the dramatic circumstances surrounding his life and early death, Morrison is regarded by both music critics and fans as one of the most iconic and influential frontmen in rock music history. Description above from the Wikipedia article Jim Morrison, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Jim Morrison Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Jim Morrison reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 48 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 54% of Jim Morrison'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 Jim Morrison Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jim Morrison's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Jim Morrison has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2026 une lueur d'encens végétal illumine la gueule de jim himself Flop Similar →
2025 Before the End: Searching for Jim Morrison Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
2023 Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2023 Espace Projeté Shown in Archive Video Flop Similar →
2021 The Magic Voices of Pop Self (archive) Flop Similar →
2021 Jim Morrison: The End Self - The Doors Vocalist (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2020 Jay Sebring… Cutting to the Truth Self(archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2019 Manson: Music from an Unsound Mind Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2018 27: Gone Too Soon Self (archive footage) Average Similar →
2018 The Doors Live at the Isle of Wight Festival 1970 Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2017 Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2017 The Best Of The Doors - Flop Similar →
2017 The Summer of Love - Hit Similar →
2016 The Story of the Doors - Flop Similar →
2014 The Doors - Feast Of Friends: Encore - Flop Similar →
2013 The Doors - R-Evolution Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2012 The Doors: Live at the Bowl '68 Self - Vocals Hit Similar →
2012 Echoes from the Bowl Self Flop Similar →
2012 Reworking The Doors - Flop Similar →
2012 You Had to Be There - Flop Similar →
2012 Doors: Mr. Mojo Risin' - The Story of L.A. Woman Self (archive footage) Average Similar →
2010 When You're Strange Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2009 Rock Legends (The Best Of 50's 60's 70's From The Ed Sullivan's Show) VOL. 2 self Hit Similar →
2009 Sex in '69: The Sexual Revolution in America Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2008 The Beaches of Agnès Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2008 Classic Albums: The Doors Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2006 Les derniers jours de Jim Morrison Self Super Hit Similar →
2005 Ed Sullivan's Rock 'N' Roll Classics: Rockin' the Sixties - Super Hit Similar →
2002 The Doors - Soundstage Performances - Hit Similar →
2001 The Doors: 30 Years Commemorative Edition Self Super Hit Similar →
1999 The Doors: Collection Self Super Hit Similar →
1995 The World of Jacques Demy Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
1995 Nico Icon - Super Hit Similar →
1991 The Doors - The Soft Parade Self Super Hit Similar →
1991 The Doors: Live in Europe 1968 Self Hit Similar →
1985 The Doors - Dance on Fire Self (archival footage) Super Hit Similar →
1984 Rock My Religion - Flop Similar →
1983 When the Music's Over Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
1981 No One Here Gets Out Alive: A Tribute To Jim Morrison Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
1973 The Doors vs Led Zeppelin - Flop Similar →
1970 HWY: An American Pastoral The Hitchhiker Average Similar →
1969 Lions Love Self (uncredited) Average Similar →
1969 The Doors: PBS Critique Self Flop Similar →
1969 The Doors: Feast of Friends Self Hit Similar →
1968 The Doors Are Open Self Flop Similar →
1968 The Unknown Soldier Self Flop Similar →
1966 Call It Collage '66 Self Flop Similar →
1965 Induction Partygoer (uncredited) Flop Similar →

Jim Morrison - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jim Morrison?

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

How many movies has Jim Morrison acted in?

Jim Morrison has been featured in at least 48 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jim Morrison?

Other notable films include "The Doors: Collection", "The Doors: 30 Years Commemorative Edition", and "The Doors - The Soft Parade".

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