Marcus Miller - Actor Profile

Marcus Miller

Sound
Updated: Apr 12, 2026
33Total Films
8.7 Highest Rated
Born: Jun 14, 1959
Birth Place: Brooklyn, New York, USA

About Marcus Miller

William Henry Marcus Miller Jr., more commonly known as Marcus Miller, is a multi-instrumentalist, producer and composer, but is best known for playing the bass guitar. Born June 14, 1959, in Brooklyn, New York, he grew up in a family of musicians, specifically his father William Miller, a church organist, and his cousin, jazz pianist Wynton Kelly. Miller plays guitar, saxophone, bass, keyboards, clarinet, and the recorder. Starting in 1975, he performed as a session musician for 15 years, eventually playing the bass on over 500 recordings. He also currently records and tours as a bandleader.

Marcus Miller Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Marcus Miller reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 33 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 21% of Marcus Miller'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 Quincy Jones: A Musical Celebration in Paris, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Marcus Miller Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Marcus Miller's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Marcus Miller has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 We Want the Funk! Self Hit Similar →
2025 Marcus Miller @ TSF Jazz Chantilly Festival 2025 - Flop Similar →
2022 'Round Miles: A Miles Davis Documentary Himself Flop Similar →
2021 Beneath the Bassline - Lost Backstage Self Flop Similar →
2019 Quincy Jones: A Musical Celebration in Paris Self Super Hit Similar →
2019 Marcus Miller: Jazz à la Villette 2019 bass Flop Similar →
2019 Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool Self - Musician Hit Similar →
2019 Montreux Jazz Festival 2013 - Remember Claude Nobs Self Flop Similar →
2019 Marcus Miller - Laid Black Tour - Estival Jazz Lugano - Flop Similar →
2017 Marcus Miller - Leverkusener Jazztage 2017 - Flop Similar →
2015 Marcus Miller - Leverkusener Jazztage 2015 - Average Similar →
2015 Marcus Miller: North Sea Jazz Festival Himself Flop Similar →
2015 Marcus Self Average Similar →
2013 Marcus Miller - Montreux Jazz Festival 2013 basso, clarinetto basso Average Similar →
2012 Marcus Miller - Leverkusener Jazztage 2012 Self Hit Similar →
2012 Marcus Miller - Live at Jazz in Marciac 2012 Self Flop Similar →
2011 Marcus Miller in Gdansk, on the Festival of Solidarity of Arts - Flop Similar →
2011 Tribute to Miles - Jazz à Vienne Himself Average Similar →
2010 Mozdzer (Solidarity of Arts. Gdansk. 2010) - Average Similar →
2010 Marcus Miller - Tutu Revisited Self Average Similar →
2009 SMV: Stanley Clarke Marcus Miller Victor Wooten Jazz a Vienne 2009 - Super Hit Similar →
2009 Clarke-Miller-Wooten "S.M.V. Live In Spain" Himself Flop Similar →
2008 Marcus Miller - Lugano Estival Jazz - Hit Similar →
2006 Marcus Miller - Master Of All Trades Himself Flop Similar →
2004 Marcus Miller – Power Of Soul Bass Flop Similar →
2003 Marcus Miller, Mike Stern, Scott Henderson - Leverkusen Jazztage Festival - Average Similar →
2003 Marcus Miller - AVO Session - Flop Similar →
2001 Marcus Miller - In Concert: Ohne Filter - Flop Similar →
2001 David Sanborn & Friends | The Super Session Self Flop Similar →
1999 David Sanborn & Friends - The Super Session II - Flop Similar →
1997 Legends – Live At Montreux Self Hit Similar →
1990 Jazz Under the Skies Self Flop Similar →
1986 Miles Davis – Tutu - Flop Similar →

Marcus Miller - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Marcus Miller?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Marcus Miller is "Quincy Jones: A Musical Celebration in Paris" with a rating of 8.7/10.

How many movies has Marcus Miller acted in?

Marcus Miller has been featured in at least 33 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Marcus Miller?

Other notable films include "SMV: Stanley Clarke Marcus Miller Victor Wooten Jazz a Vienne 2009", "Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool", and "Marcus Miller - Leverkusener Jazztage 2012".

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