Glenn Branca - Actor Profile

Glenn Branca

Acting
Freshness: Jan 27, 2026
9Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 6, 1948
Birth Place: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA

About Glenn Branca

Glenn Branca (born October 6, 1948 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania) is an American avant-garde composer and guitarist known for his use of volume,alternative guitar tunings, repetition, droning, and the harmonic series. In 2008 he was awarded an unrestricted grant from the Foundation for Contemporary Arts.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Glenn Branca reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 9 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Music

The majority of Glenn Branca's filmography leans towards the Music genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 67% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Glenn Branca remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in No Wave - Underground '80: Berlin - New York, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Glenn Branca Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Glenn Branca's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
No Wave - Underground '80: Berlin - New York (2009) movie poster
★10.0

No Wave - Underground '80: Berlin - New York: the connections and energy flow between the various artists populating the 1980s sub-cultures of New York and Berlin. Fe

No Wave - Underground '80: Berlin - New York

2009•Music
★7.8
Kill Your Idols: More. (2006) movie poster
★7.8

Kill Your Idols: More.: A full-length feature documentary produced in 2006 which serves as a companion piece to and is included on the DVD of th

Kill Your Idols: More.

2006•Documentary
★7.3
Kill Your Idols (2004) movie poster
★7.3

Kill Your Idols: A 2004 documentary on thirty years of alternative rock 'n roll in NYC.Documenting the history from the genuine authentic

Kill Your Idols

2004•Documentary
★7.0
Punk: Attitude (2005) movie poster
★7.0

Punk: Attitude: From London's 1970 mod scene to Sonic Youth, punk music has always been about attitude and anarchy. This comprehensive r

Punk: Attitude

2005•Documentary
★7.0
Put More Blood Into the Music (1988) movie poster
★7.0

Put More Blood Into the Music: PBS produced documentary in two parts: the first is dedicated to saxophonist and composer John Zorn; the second is about

Put More Blood Into the Music

1988•Documentary

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Glenn Branca.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2009 135 Grand Street New York 1979 Self Flop Similar →
2009 No Wave - Underground '80: Berlin - New York Self Super Hit Similar →
2008 I Need That Record! Himself Hit Similar →
2006 Kill Your Idols: More. Himself Super Hit Similar →
2005 Punk: Attitude Self Hit Similar →
2004 Kill Your Idols Self Hit Similar →
2003 Branca Ensemble: Symphony Nos. 8 & 10 – Live at The Kitchen - Flop Similar →
2000 Silver Rockets Kool Things - 20 Years of Sonic Youth Self Flop Similar →
1988 Put More Blood Into the Music Himself Hit Similar →

Glenn Branca - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Glenn Branca?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Glenn Branca is "No Wave - Underground '80: Berlin - New York" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Glenn Branca acted in?

Glenn Branca has been featured in at least 9 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Glenn Branca?

Other notable films include "Kill Your Idols: More.", "Kill Your Idols", and "Punk: Attitude".