Jonathan Demme - Actor Profile

Jonathan Demme

Directing
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
29Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 22, 1944
Birth Place: Baldwin, Long Island, New York, USA

About Jonathan Demme

Robert Jonathan Demme (February 22, 1944 – April 26, 2017) was an American filmmaker, producer and screenwriter. He was best known for directing The Silence of the Lambs, which won him the Academy Award for Best Director. He also directed the acclaimed films Something Wild (1986), Married to the Mob (1988), Philadelphia (1993), and Rachel Getting Married (2008), as well as the Talking Heads concert film Stop Making Sense (1984), which is widely considered to be one of the greatest concert films of all time. Description above from the Wikipedia article Jonathan Demme, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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Jonathan Demme Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Jonathan Demme reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 29 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 52% of Jonathan Demme'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 The Many Miracles of Household Saints, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Jonathan Demme Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jonathan Demme's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
The Many Miracles of Household Saints (2024) movie poster
★10.0

The Many Miracles of Household Saints: In keeping with the intergenerational magic of 'Household Saints', filmmaker Martina Savoca-Guay has crafted a compellin

The Many Miracles of Household Saints

2024•Documentary
★8.4
Hitchcock: Shadow of a Genius (1999) movie poster
★8.4

Hitchcock: Shadow of a Genius: This documentary is a fascinating look at the cinematic genius of Alfred Hitchcock. Briefly covering much of his early B

Hitchcock: Shadow of a Genius

1999•Documentary
★8.0
Burning Down the House: The Story of CBGB (2009) movie poster
★8.0

Burning Down the House: The Story of CBGB: An East Village performance space fought against the Bowery homeless shelter who threatened to shut them down. Some of t

Burning Down the House: The Story of CBGB

2009•Documentary
★7.8
Blood Brothers (1995) movie poster
★7.8

Blood Brothers: This documentary highlights the reunion of Bruce Springsteen with his E Street Band as they join forces to record severa

Blood Brothers

1995•Documentary
★7.5
Jodie Foster: Hollywood Under the Skin (2021) movie poster
★7.5

Jodie Foster: Hollywood Under the Skin: From her precocious status as a sex symbol to her consecration as a filmmaker, Jodie Foster's story is about a feminist

Jodie Foster: Hollywood Under the Skin

2021•Documentary

Full Filmography

Every movie Jonathan Demme has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 The Many Miracles of Household Saints Self Super Hit Similar →
2021 Jodie Foster: Hollywood Under the Skin Self Super Hit Similar →
2021 Hannibal Hopkins & Sir Anthony Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
2016 Richard Linklater: Dream Is Destiny Self Hit Similar →
2015 I Thought I Told You To Shut Up!! Narrator (voice) Flop Similar →
2012 Pablo Self Hit Similar →
2011 Corman's World Self - Filmmaker Hit Similar →
2010 Inside Story - The Silence of the Lambs Self Hit Similar →
2010 Sodankylä Forever Self Flop Similar →
2009 Burning Down the House: The Story of CBGB Self Super Hit Similar →
2007 Jimmy Carter: Man from Plains Self Hit Similar →
2005 Jonathan Demme & Jodie Foster Self Hit Similar →
2005 Silence of the Lambs: Breaking the Silence Self Flop Similar →
2005 Silence of the Lambs: The Beginning Self Flop Similar →
2005 Silence of the Lambs: Making Silence of the Lambs Self Flop Similar →
2004 People Like Us: Making 'Philadelphia' Self Flop Similar →
2001 Inside the Labyrinth: The Making of 'The Silence of the Lambs' Self Hit Similar →
1999 Hitchcock: Shadow of a Genius Self Super Hit Similar →
1996 That Thing You Do! Major Motion Picture Director Hit Similar →
1995 Blood Brothers - Super Hit Similar →
1994 One Foot on a Banana Peel, the Other Foot in the Grave: Secrets from the Dolly Madison Room Narrator Flop Similar →
1992 Cousin Bobby Self Average Similar →
1991 The Making of 'The Silence of the Lambs' Self Average Similar →
1988 Married to the Mob Man Getting off Elevator (uncredited) Average Similar →
1987 Midnight Sun Film Festival - Flop Similar →
1985 Into the Night Federal Agent Hit Similar →
1979 Last Embrace Man on Train (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1978 Roger Corman: Hollywood's Wild Angel Self Hit Similar →
1977 The Incredible Melting Man Matt Winters Flop Similar →

Jonathan Demme - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jonathan Demme?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jonathan Demme is "The Many Miracles of Household Saints" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Jonathan Demme acted in?

Jonathan Demme has been featured in at least 29 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jonathan Demme?

Other notable films include "Hitchcock: Shadow of a Genius", "Burning Down the House: The Story of CBGB", and "Blood Brothers".

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