Chris Walla

Acting

Freshness: Jan 24, 2026

6Total Films

8.0 Highest Rated

Born: Nov 2, 1975

Birth Place: Bothell, Washington, USA

About Chris Walla

Chris Walla is an American musician, producer, and film music composer, best known for being a former guitarist and songwriter for the band Death Cab for Cutie. Description above from the Wikipedia article Chris Walla, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Chris Walla reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 6 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Music

The majority of Chris Walla's filmography leans towards the Music genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 33% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Chris Walla remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Death Cab for Cutie: Directions, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Chris Walla Movies Ranked

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

★8.0

Death Cab for Cutie: Directions (2006) movie poster

★8.0

Death Cab for Cutie: Directions: Death Cab for Cutie presents: Directions, an innovative anthology of 11 short films inspired by each song on the band's

Death Cab for Cutie: Directions

2006

★7.2

Drive Well, Sleep Carefully (2005) movie poster

★7.2

Drive Well, Sleep Carefully: Drive Well, Sleep Carefully joins Death Cab for Cutie on tour in the spring of 2004. Filmmaker Justin Mitchell captured

Drive Well, Sleep Carefully

2005•Music

★5.2

★5.2

Lennon or McCartney: 550 artists were interviewed over ten years. At some point during those interviews, they were asked a question and told

Lennon or McCartney

2014•Documentary

★0.0

★0.0

Reel Old School: Reel Old School is a documentary made by college students John Cotton and Brady Effler. It investigates the transition i

Reel Old School

2012

★0.0

★0.0

Your Friend Logan: In addition to drumming with indie bands The Velvet Teen and Little Tin Frog, Logan Whitehurst created spectacular art a

Your Friend Logan

2025•Documentary

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Chris Walla.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2025	Your Friend Logan	Self	Flop	Similar →
2014	Lennon or McCartney	Self	Flop	Similar →
2012	Reel Old School	HImself	Flop	Similar →
2011	Death Cab for Cutie: Live at the Mt. Baker Theatre	Self	Flop	Similar →
2006	Death Cab for Cutie: Directions	Chris Walla	Super Hit	Similar →
2005	Drive Well, Sleep Carefully	Self	Hit	Similar →

Chris Walla - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Chris Walla?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Chris Walla is "Death Cab for Cutie: Directions" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Chris Walla acted in?

Chris Walla has been featured in at least 6 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Chris Walla?

Other notable films include "Drive Well, Sleep Carefully", "Lennon or McCartney", and "Reel Old School".