Jonathan LaPaglia - Actor Profile

Jonathan LaPaglia

Acting
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
13Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 31, 1969
Birth Place: Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

About Jonathan LaPaglia

Jonathan LaPaglia (born August 31, 1969) is an Australian actor known for his roles as Frank Parker on Seven Days, Kevin Debreno on The District and Tommy McNamara on New York Undercover.

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

Jonathan LaPaglia Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Jonathan LaPaglia reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 13 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 15% of Jonathan LaPaglia'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 Ford v Ferrari, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Jonathan LaPaglia Movies Ranked

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

★8.0
Ford v Ferrari (2019) movie poster
★8.0

Ford v Ferrari: American car designer Carroll Shelby and the British-born driver Ken Miles work together to battle corporate interferenc

Ford v Ferrari

2019•Drama
★7.3
Deconstructing Harry (1997) movie poster
★7.3

Deconstructing Harry: Writer Harry Block draws inspiration from people he knows, and from events that happened to him, sometimes causing these

Deconstructing Harry

1997•Comedy
★5.9
The Hit List (2011) movie poster
★5.9

The Hit List: A disgruntled man creates a hit list with a stranger during a drunken night out and must then race to try to save those

The Hit List

2011•Action
★5.9
Pioneer (2013) movie poster
★5.9

Pioneer: Pioneer is set in the early '80s, at the beginning of the Norwegian Oil Boom. Enormous oil and gas deposits are discover

Pioneer

2013•Thriller
★5.8
Final Sale (2011) movie poster
★5.8

Final Sale: A woman undergoes an illegal organ transplant only to discover that the young girl who donated the kidney died during th

Final Sale

2011•Thriller

Full Filmography

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2019 Ford v Ferrari Pit Engineer - Eddie Super Hit Similar →
2016 The Secrets of Emily Blair Dr. Bogan Flop Similar →
2014 The Reckoning Detective Robbie Green Flop Similar →
2013 Pioneer Ronald Average Similar →
2011 The Hit List Detective Neil McKay Average Similar →
2011 Final Sale Dolan Average Similar →
2009 A Beautiful Life Vince Flop Similar →
2008 Jack Rio Devon Russel Flop Similar →
2007 Attack of the Gryphon Prince Seth of Delphi Flop Similar →
2004 The Dead Will Tell Billy Hytner Flop Similar →
1998 Inferno Eddie Flop Similar →
1998 Origin of the Species Stan Flop Similar →
1997 Deconstructing Harry First Assistant Cameraperson Hit Similar →

Jonathan LaPaglia - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jonathan LaPaglia?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jonathan LaPaglia is "Ford v Ferrari" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Jonathan LaPaglia acted in?

Jonathan LaPaglia has been featured in at least 13 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jonathan LaPaglia?

Other notable films include "Deconstructing Harry", "The Hit List", and "Pioneer".

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