Alan Ball: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 9
- as director
- 2
- on screen
- 1966–2020
- box office
- $692K
- award wins
- 2
- average score
- 80
Alan Ball's Career in Numbers
Alan Ball's films in numbers — as a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Alan Ball works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Butch Camp (1996) to Uncle Frank (2020), and the 1990s were the busiest decade.
Alan Ball Movies by Decade
- 1990s 1
- 2000s 1
- 2020s 1
The 1990s were Alan Ball's busiest decade, with 1 films.
Alan Ball Movies by Genre
- Drama 2
- Comedy 1
Drama is the genre Alan Ball has worked in most, with 2 films, ahead of comedy (1).
Alan Ball Career Milestones
- First film
- Butch Camp 1996
- Biggest box office hit
- Towelhead $692K worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Uncle Frank Movie Echo Score 80
- Newest film
- Uncle Frank 2020
Alan Ball Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Alan Ball is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 2 as director and 1 as actor. Rated films average a score of 80. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Movies Directed by Alan Ball
2
Alan Ball Movies as an Actor
1
Alan Ball in Documentaries & Specials
6- 2019
Master of Dark Shadows as Self · Documentary - 2014
And the Oscar Goes To… as Self (archive footage) · Documentary - 2005
Six Feet Under: In Memoriam as Himself · Documentary - 2000
American Beauty: Look Closer… as Self · Documentary - 1976
How Much Wood Would a Woodchuck Chuck as Self · Documentary - 1966
Goal! as Self · Documentary
Alan Ball: Awards & Nominations
2 wins from 3 nominations across 3 award bodies, from 2000 to 2000. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
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Critics' Choice 1 win from 1 nomination -
Golden Globes 1 win from 1 nomination -
BAFTA 1 nomination
- 53rd British Academy Film Awards
- Alan Ball: Nominated Best Original Screenplay American Beauty
- 5th Critics' Choice Awards
- Alan Ball: Win Best Screenplay – Original American Beauty
- 57th Golden Globe Awards
- Alan Ball: Win Best Screenplay American Beauty
Alan Ball: Questions & Answers
How many movies Alan Ball has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Alan Ball been in?
Alan Ball is credited on 9 films, from 1966 to 2020. 1 of them as an actor and 2 as a director. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Alan Ball's highest-grossing movie?
Towelhead (2008) is Alan Ball's biggest box office hit, with $692K worldwide. Across every film with box office figures, Alan Ball's movies have made $692K.
Alan Ball's biggest hits What is the best Alan Ball movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Alan Ball's best-rated film is Uncle Frank (2020) with a score of 80.
Best Alan Ball movies, ranked Has Alan Ball won an Oscar?
Alan Ball has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Alan Ball has 2 wins from 3 nominations.
What is Alan Ball's newest movie?
The most recent film on Alan Ball's filmography is Uncle Frank (2020), which Alan Ball directed.
Who does Alan Ball work with most often?
Alan Ball shares the most films with Kathy Bates (2 films), Steven Spielberg (2 films) and Annette Bening (2 films).
The Best Alan Ball Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 9 directing credits.
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