Lawrence Ferlinghetti
ActingLawrence Ferlinghetti Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Lawrence Ferlinghetti reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 18 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Lawrence Ferlinghetti's work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 22% of Lawrence Ferlinghetti'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 Merton: A Film Biography, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Lawrence Ferlinghetti Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Lawrence Ferlinghetti's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Lawrence Ferlinghetti has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | The Beat Bomb | himself | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Ferlinghetti: A Rebirth of Wonder | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Obscene: A Portrait of Barney Rosset and Grove Press | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Darwin Awards | Lawrence Ferlinghetti | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | The War Prayer | Minister | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Joy of Life | Voiceover | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | The Last Tears from Planet Earth | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Fernanda Pivano: A Farewell to Beat | Se stesso | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | The Source | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | On the Road to Desolation | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Merton: A Film Biography | Self - Poet | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Beats: An Existential Comedy | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Last Waltz | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Woodstock | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Be-In | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | Wholly Communion | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Goldmouth | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | Have You Sold Your Dozen Roses? | Narrator (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
Lawrence Ferlinghetti - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Lawrence Ferlinghetti?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Lawrence Ferlinghetti is "Merton: A Film Biography" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Lawrence Ferlinghetti acted in?
Lawrence Ferlinghetti has been featured in at least 18 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Lawrence Ferlinghetti?
Other notable films include "The Last Waltz", "Fernanda Pivano: A Farewell to Beat", and "Woodstock".