Ziggy Marley - Actor Profile

Ziggy Marley

Acting
Updated: Apr 10, 2026
26Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 17, 1968
Birth Place: Kingston, Jamaica

About Ziggy Marley

David Nesta "Ziggy" Marley (born 17 October 1968) is a Jamaican reggae musician. He is the son of reggae icon Bob Marley and Rita Marley. He led the family band Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers until 2002, with whom he released eight studio albums. After the disbandment, Ziggy launched a successful solo career by having released eight solo studio albums on his own record company, Tuff Gong Worldwide. Ziggy continues his father’s heritage to record and self-release all of his music. Marley is an eight-time Grammy Award winner and a Daytime Emmy Award recipient.

Ziggy Marley Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Ziggy Marley reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 26 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 27% of Ziggy Marley'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 Marley: Roots of the Man, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Ziggy Marley Movies Ranked

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

Full Filmography

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2023 Willie Nelson 90: Long Story Short Self Flop Similar →
2023 Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Lenny (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2021 The Runaway Bunny Singer Hit Similar →
2021 Seven Days In Jamaica - Flop Similar →
2019 Ziggy Marley – Cabaret Vert Festival Himself Flop Similar →
2018 Pup Star: World Tour Dog Gnarly (voice) Average Similar →
2018 Bob Marley: Roots of the Man Self Super Hit Similar →
2017 Pup Star: Better 2Gether Dog Gnarly (voice) Average Similar →
2016 Pup Star Dog Gnarly (voice) Flop Similar →
2015 Sesame Street: Play All Day with Elmo! Self Flop Similar →
2014 Lennon or McCartney Self Flop Similar →
2012 Marley Self Super Hit Similar →
2011 A Child's Garden of Poetry Self (voice) Flop Similar →
2010 Music Self Flop Similar →
2010 A Family Is a Family Is a Family: A Rosie O'Donnell Celebration Himself Flop Similar →
2007 Bob Marley - Freedom Road Self Super Hit Similar →
2005 Club Oscar Ernie (voice) Flop Similar →
2004 Shark Tale Ernie (voice) Average Similar →
2001 The Shrink Is In Himself Flop Similar →
2000 Ziggy Marley & the Melody Makers: Live! - Flop Similar →
1999 One Love: The Bob Marley All-Star tribute Self - Perfomer Super Hit Similar →
1997 Marley Magic - Live in Central Park at Summerstage Self Flop Similar →
1995 The Reggae Movie - Flop Similar →
1988 A Reggae Session Self Hit Similar →
1986 Cool Runnings: The Reggae Movie Self Average Similar →
N/A Dreadtown: The Steel Pulse Story Self Flop Similar →

Ziggy Marley - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Ziggy Marley?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ziggy Marley is "Bob Marley: Roots of the Man" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Ziggy Marley acted in?

Ziggy Marley has been featured in at least 26 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Ziggy Marley?

Other notable films include "One Love: The Bob Marley All-Star tribute", "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse", and "Bob Marley - Freedom Road".

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