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Joseph Ziegler

Acting
Updated: Apr 17, 2026
17Total Films
6.7 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 7, 1953
Birth Place: Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.

Joseph Ziegler Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Joseph Ziegler reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 17 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 6% of Joseph Ziegler'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 Amreeka, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Joseph Ziegler Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Joseph Ziegler's career based on audience ratings.

★6.7
Amreeka (2009) movie poster
★6.7

Amreeka: Eager to provide a better future for her son, Fadi, divorcée Muna Farah leaves her Palestinian homeland and takes up res

Amreeka

2009•Drama
★6.4
Our Fathers (2005) movie poster
★6.4

Our Fathers: In the '80s, priests and especially the Father Geoghan arrested for sexual abuse of minors. Cardinal Law, also indicted,

Our Fathers

2005•Drama
★6.3
Focus (2001) movie poster
★6.3

Focus: In the waning months of World War II, a man and his wife are mistakenly identified as Jews by their anti-Semitic Brookly

Focus

2001•Drama
★6.0
Open Heart (2004) movie poster
★6.0

Open Heart: Things appear to be looking up for a cash-strapped, regional hospital when it hires a reputedly brilliant cardiac surgeo

Open Heart

2004•Drama
★6.0
To Save the Children (1994) movie poster
★6.0

To Save the Children: Teacher Jake Downey has relocated to a small town in Wyoming hoping to escape the urban problems of his last assignment.

To Save the Children

1994•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Joseph Ziegler has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2018 Timon of Athens Timon Flop Similar →
2009 Amreeka Stan Novatski Hit Similar →
2007 Hamlet {Solo} Self Flop Similar →
2005 Our Fathers Jim Muller Average Similar →
2005 Heritage Minutes: Osborn of Hong Kong John Lawson Flop Similar →
2004 Open Heart Gunther Bericht Average Similar →
2002 Whitewash: The Clarence Brandley Story James Keeshan Flop Similar →
2002 The Matthew Shepard Story Cal Average Similar →
2001 Focus Mr. Gargan Average Similar →
2000 Tribulation Calvin Canboro Flop Similar →
1997 Twists of Terror Philip (the host) Flop Similar →
1994 To Save the Children Matt Eckhardt Average Similar →
1993 Gross Misconduct: The Life of Brian Spencer McLellan Flop Similar →
1992 Oh, What a Night Vem Rawline Flop Similar →
1989 Dick Francis: In the Frame Ray Sharp Flop Similar →
1986 Twelfth Night Sir Andrew Aguecheek Flop Similar →
N/A Sprnva Dr. Everett Flop Similar →

Joseph Ziegler - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Joseph Ziegler?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Joseph Ziegler is "Amreeka" with a rating of 6.7/10.

How many movies has Joseph Ziegler acted in?

Joseph Ziegler has been featured in at least 17 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Joseph Ziegler?

Other notable films include "Our Fathers", "Focus", and "Open Heart".

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