RuPaul - Actor Profile

RuPaul

Acting
Updated: Apr 13, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 17, 1960
Birth Place: San Diego, California, USA

About RuPaul

RuPaul Andre Charles (born November 17, 1960), known mononymously as RuPaul, is an American drag queen, television judge, musician, and model. Best known for producing, hosting, and judging the reality competition series RuPaul's Drag Race, he has received several accolades, including eleven Primetime Emmy Awards, three GLAAD Media Awards, a Critics' Choice Television Award, two Billboard Music Awards, and a Tony Award. Description above from the Wikipedia article RuPaul, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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RuPaul Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of RuPaul 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 RuPaul's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 52% of RuPaul'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 Bob Mackie: Naked Illusion, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best RuPaul Movies Ranked

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

★10.0
Bob Mackie: Naked Illusion (2024) movie poster
★10.0

Bob Mackie: Naked Illusion: A look at Bob Mackie’s six-decade career, with stars like Cher and Carol Burnett reflecting on his iconic, extravagant r

Bob Mackie: Naked Illusion

2024•Documentary
★10.0
RuPaul's Christmas Ball (1993) movie poster
★10.0

RuPaul's Christmas Ball: Variety special featuring guests from the downtown New York club scene to stellar artists including Nirvana and Elton Jo

RuPaul's Christmas Ball

1993•Comedy
★9.0
Being BeBe (2021) movie poster
★9.0

Being BeBe: The intimate journey and unpublished backstory of BeBe Zahara Benet – a charismatic drag performer originally from Camer

Being BeBe

2021•Documentary
★8.5
A Mother's Prayer (1995) movie poster
★8.5

A Mother's Prayer: Rosemary Holmstrom is struggling to bring up her son following the death of her husband. When she is diagnosed with AIDS

A Mother's Prayer

1995•Drama
★8.2
Forbidden (2018) movie poster
★8.2

Forbidden: A musical set in the North-American city of Nacirema Falls, in the country of Nacirema, which black LGBT people rule, p

Forbidden

2018•Drama

Full Filmography

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 Hitpig! Polecat (voice) Hit Similar →
2024 Bob Mackie: Naked Illusion Self Super Hit Similar →
2024 OZI: Voice of the Forest Gurd Average Similar →
2023 Trolls Band Together Miss Maxine (voice) Hit Similar →
2023 Nimona Nate Knight (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2023 The Stroll Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2022 Z-O-M-B-I-E-S 3 The Mothership (voice) Hit Similar →
2022 PRIDE: To Be Seen - A Soul of a Nation Presentation Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2021 Reno 911!: The Hunt for QAnon Q Average Similar →
2021 The Bitch Who Stole Christmas Hannah Contour Flop Similar →
2021 Dragging the Classics: The Brady Bunch - Flop Similar →
2021 Being BeBe self Super Hit Similar →
2021 Workhorse Queen Self (archival footage) Average Similar →
2019 The Queens Self Hit Similar →
2019 Wig Self Average Similar →
2019 Trixie Mattel: Moving Parts Self Hit Similar →
2019 Someone Great Hype Average Similar →
2018 RuPaul's Drag Race Holi-Slay Spectacular Self - Host Flop Similar →
2018 Show Dogs Persephone (voice) Average Similar →
2018 Forbidden - Super Hit Similar →
2018 The Advocate Celebrates 50 Years: A Long Road to Freedom Self Super Hit Similar →
2017 Katy Perry: Will You Be My Witness? Self Super Hit Similar →
2017 Susanne Bartsch: On Top Self Hit Similar →
2016 Straight Outta OZ - Hit Similar →
2016 Hurricane Bianca Weatherman Average Similar →
2015 Drag Becomes Him Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2013 Lady Gaga & the Muppets Holiday Spectacular Self Average Similar →
2013 The Out List Herself (archive footage) Average Similar →
2008 Another Gay Sequel: Gays Gone Wild! Tyrell Tyrelle Average Similar →
2006 Zombie Prom Miss Strict Hit Similar →
2006 Whitepaddy Radio Kissin' Flop Similar →
2005 Disco: Spinning The Story self Hit Similar →
2001 Who Is Cletis Tout? Ginger Markum Average Similar →
2000 The Truth About Jane Jimmy Average Similar →
2000 But I'm a Cheerleader Mike Hit Similar →
2000 The Eyes of Tammy Faye Narrator Average Similar →
1999 After Stonewall Self Flop Similar →
1999 EDtv RuPaul Average Similar →
1998 An Unexpected Life Charles Flop Similar →
1996 A Very Brady Sequel Ms. Cummings Average Similar →
1996 Fled Himself Average Similar →
1995 Catwalk Self Super Hit Similar →
1995 Blue in the Face Dancer Hit Similar →
1995 To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar Rachel Tensions Hit Similar →
1995 Wigstock: The Movie Self Average Similar →
1995 A Mother's Prayer Deacon "Dede" Super Hit Similar →
1995 The Brady Bunch Movie Mrs. Cummings Average Similar →
1994 Crooklyn Bodega Woman Hit Similar →
1993 RuPaul's Christmas Ball Host Super Hit Similar →
1989 Pickle Surprise - Hit Similar →

RuPaul - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of RuPaul?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring RuPaul is "Bob Mackie: Naked Illusion" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has RuPaul acted in?

RuPaul has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by RuPaul?

Other notable films include "RuPaul's Christmas Ball", "Being BeBe", and "A Mother's Prayer".

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