Rainn Wilson
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Rainn Dietrich Wilson (born January 20, 1966) is an American actor and comedian. He is primarily known for his role as the egomaniacal Dwight Schrute on the American version of the television comedy The Office. He has also directed two episodes of The Office: the sixth season's "The Cover-Up" and the seventh season's "Classy Christmas". Description above from the Wikipedia article Rainn Wilson, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Rainn Wilson Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Rainn Wilson reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Rainn Wilson's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 52% of Rainn Wilson'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 Six Feet Under: In Memoriam, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Rainn Wilson Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Rainn Wilson's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Rainn Wilson has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Code 3 | Randy | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Hitpig! | Leapin' Lord of the Leotard (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Empire Waist | Mark Miller | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Ezra | Nick | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Home Delivery | Cheyenne | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | Jerry & Marge Go Large | Bill | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Weird: The Al Yankovic Story | Dr. Demento | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Don't Tell a Soul | Mr. Hamby / Randy Michael Sadler | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Justice League Dark: Apokolips War | Lex Luthor (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Laughing Matters | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Death and Return of Superman | Lex Luthor (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Transparent: Musicale Finale | Arthur | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Blackbird | Michael | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Batman: Hush | Lex Luthor (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Reign of the Supermen | Lex Luthor (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Meg | Morris | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Death of Superman | Lex Luthor (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Permanent | Jim Dixon | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | Thom Pain | Thom Pain | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Shimmer Lake | Andy Sikes | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Smurfs: The Lost Village | Gargamel (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Army of One | Agent Simons | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | The Boy | William Colby | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Uncanny | Castle | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Cooties | Wade | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Stream | Adult Ernest | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Here Comes the Night Time | Carl the Roadie | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Office Retrospective | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Monsters vs Aliens Stories | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Few Options | Cousin Don | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Fight for Your Right Revisited | Church Goer | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Super | Frank Darbo | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Peep World | Joel | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Hesher | Paul Forney | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen | Professor Colan | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Mutant Pumpkins from Outer Space | Wicked Jack (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Monsters vs Aliens | Gallaxhar (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Rocker | Robert 'Fish' Fishman | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Juno | Rollo | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Last Mimzy | Larry White | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | My Super Ex-Girlfriend | Vaughn Haige | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Six Feet Under: In Memoriam | Himself | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Sahara | Rudi Gunn | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Baadasssss! | Bill Harris | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | House of 1000 Corpses | Bill Hudley | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | America's Sweethearts | Dave O'Hanlon | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | When Billie Beat Bobby | Dennis Van De Meer | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Almost Famous | David Felton | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Galaxy Quest | Lahnk | Hit | Similar → |
Rainn Wilson - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Rainn Wilson?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Rainn Wilson is "Six Feet Under: In Memoriam" with a rating of 8.5/10.
How many movies has Rainn Wilson acted in?
Rainn Wilson has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Rainn Wilson?
Other notable films include "Justice League Dark: Apokolips War", "Laughing Matters", and "Here Comes the Night Time".