Philip Glass - Actor Profile

Philip Glass

Sound
Updated: Apr 14, 2026
44Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 31, 1937
Birth Place: Baltimore, Maryland, USA

About Philip Glass

Philip Morris Glass is an American composer. He is one of the most influential music makers of the late 20th century.  His music is also often controversially described as minimal music.

Philip Glass Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Philip Glass reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 44 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 23% of Philip Glass'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 Einstein on the Beach: The Changing Image of Opera, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Philip Glass Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Philip Glass's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Philip Glass has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Nova '78 Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
2025 Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2022 A Place Called Music Self Flop Similar →
2022 Robert Wilson: The Beauty of the Mysterious Self Flop Similar →
2021 War and the Weather - Flop Similar →
2017 The Last Dalai Lama? Self Flop Similar →
2017 Trophy Himself Hit Similar →
2015 The Viking of Sixth Avenue Self Flop Similar →
2014 What Difference Does It Make? Self Flop Similar →
2012 Paul Simon: Under African Skies Self Hit Similar →
2011 Lucinda Childs' Dance Self Flop Similar →
2010 Music Self Flop Similar →
2008 Richard Serra: Man of Steel Self Flop Similar →
2008 Wild Combination: A Portrait of Arthur Russell Self Average Similar →
2008 Making Mishima - Flop Similar →
2008 Patti Smith: Dream of Life Self Average Similar →
2007 365 Day Project Self Super Hit Similar →
2007 Glass: A Portrait of Philip in Twelve Parts Self Average Similar →
2006 The Harry Smith Project Live Self Flop Similar →
2005 Kiki and Herb Reloaded Self Flop Similar →
2005 The Best of Secter & the Rest of Secter Self Flop Similar →
2005 Philip Glass: Looking Glass Himself Flop Similar →
2003 Powaqqatsi: Impact of Progress self Flop Similar →
2002 Essence of Life Interviewee Hit Similar →
2002 Impact of Progress Self Average Similar →
2002 The Outsider: The Story of Harry Partch Himself (Interviewee) Flop Similar →
2001 In the Ocean - Flop Similar →
1999 A Brief History of Errol Morris Self Hit Similar →
1999 The Source Self Flop Similar →
1998 The Truman Show Keyboard Artist Super Hit Similar →
1997 Perfect Moment Self Flop Similar →
1997 Classic Albums: Paul Simon - Graceland Self Average Similar →
1990 John Cage: Man and Myth Self Flop Similar →
1987 Robert Wilson and the Civil Wars - Flop Similar →
1986 A Composer’s Notes: Philip Glass and the Making of an Opera Himself Flop Similar →
1986 Bye Bye Kipling Self Flop Similar →
1986 The Kitchen Presents: Two Moon July - Flop Similar →
1985 Einstein on the Beach: The Changing Image of Opera composer (himself) Super Hit Similar →
1983 Four American Composers: Philip Glass Himself Hit Similar →
1975 What Maisie Knew - Flop Similar →
1974 Music with Roots in the Aether: Opera for Television by Robert Ashley Self Average Similar →
1971 New Music: Sounds and Voices from the Avant-Garde New York 1971 Self Flop Similar →
N/A The Making of "Once Within a Time" Self Flop Similar →
1968 Hands Scraping - Super Hit Similar →

Philip Glass - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Philip Glass?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Philip Glass is "Einstein on the Beach: The Changing Image of Opera" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Philip Glass acted in?

Philip Glass has been featured in at least 44 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Philip Glass?

Other notable films include "365 Day Project", "The Truman Show", and "Hands Scraping".

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