Larry Niven - Actor Profile

Larry Niven

Writing
Updated: Apr 14, 2026
1Total Films
0.0 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 30, 1938
Birth Place: Los Angeles, California, USA

About Larry Niven

Laurence van Cott Niven is an American science fiction writer. His best-known works are Ringworld (1970), which received Hugo, Locus, Ditmar, and Nebula awards, and, with Jerry Pournelle, The Mote in God's Eye (1974) and Lucifer's Hammer (1977). The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America named him the 2015 recipient of the Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award. His work is primarily hard science fiction, using big science concepts and theoretical physics. It also often includes elements of detective fiction and adventure stories. His fantasy includes the series The Magic Goes Away, rational fantasy dealing with magic as a non-renewable resource.

Larry Niven Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Larry Niven reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 1 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 0% of Larry Niven'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 2001 and Beyond, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Larry Niven Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Larry Niven's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Larry Niven has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2001 2001 and Beyond Self Flop Similar →

Larry Niven - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Larry Niven?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Larry Niven is "2001 and Beyond" with a rating of 0.0/10.

How many movies has Larry Niven acted in?

Larry Niven has been featured in at least 1 major films throughout their career.

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