Tom Fontana - Actor Profile

Tom Fontana

Production
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
11Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 12, 1951
Birth Place: Buffalo, New York, USA

Tom Fontana Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Tom Fontana reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 11 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 55% of Tom Fontana'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 The Business End: Violence in Cinema, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Tom Fontana Movies Ranked

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

★8.0
The Business End: Violence in Cinema (2008) movie poster
★8.0

The Business End: Violence in Cinema: An unflinching look at the ongoing debate on violence in movies and its effect on the audience.

The Business End: Violence in Cinema

2008•Documentary
★7.5
Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It (2021) movie poster
★7.5

Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It: Rita Moreno defied both her humble upbringing and relentless racism to become one of a select group who have won an Emmy

Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It

2021•Documentary
★7.2
I Am Luke Perry (2025) movie poster
★7.2

I Am Luke Perry: Celebrating the life of a generational acting talent from humble roots who emerged from small-town obscurity to become a

I Am Luke Perry

2025•Documentary
★7.0
An Omar Broadway Film (2008) movie poster
★7.0

An Omar Broadway Film: .An incarcerated gang member sneaks a video camera into prison in order to document the use of excessive force and corru

An Omar Broadway Film

2008•Documentary
★7.0
The Evolution of Clint Eastwood (2008) movie poster
★7.0

The Evolution of Clint Eastwood: Follow Eastwood's career from television star to matinee idol to Oscar-winning director in this wide-ranging documentary

The Evolution of Clint Eastwood

2008•Documentary

Full Filmography

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 I Am Luke Perry Self Hit Similar →
2024 Chuck Zito: An American Story Self Flop Similar →
2021 Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It Self Super Hit Similar →
2018 United We Fan Self Average Similar →
2009 PoliWood Self Hit Similar →
2008 The Long Shadow of Dirty Harry Self Average Similar →
2008 A Moral Right: The Politics of Dirty Harry Self Flop Similar →
2008 The Business End: Violence in Cinema Self Super Hit Similar →
2008 The Evolution of Clint Eastwood Self Hit Similar →
2008 An Omar Broadway Film Himself Hit Similar →
2001 The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Hugh Hefner Self Average Similar →

Tom Fontana - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Tom Fontana?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Tom Fontana is "The Business End: Violence in Cinema" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Tom Fontana acted in?

Tom Fontana has been featured in at least 11 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Tom Fontana?

Other notable films include "Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It", "I Am Luke Perry", and "An Omar Broadway Film".

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