Anthony LaPaglia: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 55
- on screen
- 1984–2023
- box office
- $404M
- award win
- 1
- average score
- 58
- Born
- January 31, 1959 (age 67)
- Birthplace
- Adelaide, South Australia
- Citizenship
- Australia
- Occupations
- Actor
- Years active
- 1977-present
- Spouses
- Cherie Michan, Gia Carides, Alexandra Henkel
- Children
- 1
The Best Anthony LaPaglia Movies
The films of Anthony LaPaglia that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Annabelle: Creation (2017) leads with $307M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
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Worldwide box office: $307M Annabelle: Creation 2017 · Mystery -
Worldwide box office: $19.7M Betsy's Wedding 1990 · Comedy -
Worldwide box office: $15.7M Lantana 2001 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $11.6M So I Married an Axe Murderer 1993 · Comedy -
Worldwide box office: $11.3M One Good Cop 1991 · Crime -
Worldwide box office: $11.1M Whispers in the Dark 1992 · Thriller
Anthony LaPaglia's Career in Numbers
Anthony LaPaglia's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Anthony LaPaglia works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Kenny & Dolly: A Christmas to Remember (1984) to Florida Man (2023), and the 1990s were the busiest decade.
Anthony LaPaglia Movies by Decade
- 1980s 5
- 1990s 20
- 2000s 9
- 2010s 16
- 2020s 2
The 1990s were Anthony LaPaglia's busiest decade, with 20 films.
Anthony LaPaglia Movies by Genre
- Drama 17
- Comedy 11
- Thriller 6
- Mystery 4
- Tv movie 4
- Crime 4
- Romance 2
- Documentary 1
- Sci-Fi 1
- Action 1
Drama is the genre Anthony LaPaglia has worked in most, with 17 films, ahead of comedy (11).
Anthony LaPaglia Career Milestones
- First film
- Kenny & Dolly: A Christmas to Remember 1984
- Biggest box office hit
- Annabelle: Creation $307M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Nitram Movie Echo Score 65
- Newest film
- Florida Man 2023
Anthony LaPaglia Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Anthony LaPaglia is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 58. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Anthony LaPaglia Movies as an Actor
52- 2023
Florida Man as Sonny Valentine · Comedy - 2022
Nitram as Dad · Drama Worldwide box office: $419K Movie Echo Score: 65 - 2019
Dark Whispers - Volume 1 as Driver · Thriller Movie Echo Score: 45 - 2019
Below as Terry · Drama - 2018
Toy Gun as Gaetano Lolli · Comedy - 2017 Annabelle: Creation Mystery Worldwide box office: $307M Movie Echo Score: 63
- 2015
Newcomer as Daniel · Thriller - 2015
Big Stone Gap Comedy Worldwide box office: $1.01M - 2015
A Month of Sundays as Frank Mollard · Drama Worldwide box office: $654K - 2015
Holding the Man as Bob Caleo · Drama Worldwide box office: $832K - 2015
The Eichmann Show as Leo Hurwitz · Tv movie - 2014
A Good Marriage as Bob Anderson · Thriller - 2013
Lygon Street - Si parla Italiano as Narrator · Documentary Worldwide box office: $194K - 2013
Crazy Kind of Love as Gordie · Drama - 2013
Mental Drama Worldwide box office: $4.45M - 2012
Underground: The Julian Assange Story as Ken Roberts · Drama - 2012
Overnight as Tully · Comedy - 2011
All Star Superman as Lex Luthor (voice) · Sci-Fi - 2009
Balibo as Roger East · Mystery Worldwide box office: $924K - 2006
Played as Detective Drummond · Thriller - 2005
Winter Solstice Drama Worldwide box office: $356K - 2003
Spinning Boris as Dick Dresner · Drama - 2002
The Guys Drama Worldwide box office: $21.4K - 2002
I’m with Lucy as Date 3 - Bobby · Comedy - 2002
Dead Heat as Ray · Comedy - 2001 Lantana Drama Worldwide box office: $15.7M
- 2001
On the Edge as Dr. Maas (segment "The Other Side") · Drama - 1999
Black and Blue as Bobby Benedetto · Tv movie - 1998
Phoenix as Mike Henshaw · Romance Worldwide box office: $54.1K - 1997
Commandments as Harry Luce · Drama Worldwide box office: $549K - 1996
Trees Lounge Drama Worldwide box office: $750K - 1996
Brilliant Lies as Gary Fitzgerald · Drama - 1995
Empire Records Drama Worldwide box office: $273K - 1994
Lucky Break as Eddie Mercer · Romance - 1994
Killer as Mick · Drama - 1994
Past Tense as Larry Talbert · Mystery - 1993
The Custodian as James Quinlan · Crime - 1993 So I Married an Axe Murderer Comedy Worldwide box office: $11.6M
- 1992
Innocent Blood Action Worldwide box office: $4.94M - 1992
Black Magic as Ross Gage · Comedy - 1992 Whispers in the Dark as Larry Morgenstern · Thriller Worldwide box office: $11.1M
- 1991
Keeper of the City as Vince Benedetto · Crime - 1991
29th Street as Frank Pesce Jr. · Comedy Worldwide box office: $2.12M - 1991 One Good Cop as Stevie Diroma · Crime Worldwide box office: $11.3M
- 1991
He Said, She Said as Mark · Comedy Worldwide box office: $9.8M - 1990
Criminal Justice as David Ringel · Tv movie - 1990 Betsy's Wedding Comedy Worldwide box office: $19.7M
- 1989
Mortal Sins as Vito · Mystery - 1988
Frank Nitti: The Enforcer as Frank Nitti · Crime - 1987
Cold Steel as Spooky · Thriller Worldwide box office: $286K - 1986
Amazing Stories as Mechanic #2 · Fantasy - 1984
Kenny & Dolly: A Christmas to Remember as British Flyer · Tv movie
Anthony LaPaglia in Documentaries & Specials
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Anthony LaPaglia: Awards & Nominations
1 win from 1 nomination across 1 award body. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
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11th AACTA Awards- Anthony LaPaglia: Win Best Supporting Actor Nitram
Who Is Anthony LaPaglia?
Anthony LaPaglia was born in Adelaide, South Australia in 1959 and is 67 years old. Credited on films since 1984, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Anthony LaPaglia is a prolific Australian actor who has showcased remarkable talent across various roles in film, television, and theatre. Born on 31st January 1959 in Adelaide, South Australia, he embarked on his acting journey in 1977. LaPaglia has been a triumphant presence in the entertainment world, winning three AACTA Awards for his powerful performances in 'Lantana' (2001), 'Balibo' (2009), and 'Nitram' (2021).
LaPaglia gained international acclaim for his work in American television crime drama series 'Without a Trace' (2002–09), for which he won a Golden Globe Award in 2004. His Broadway stint too witnessed immense success, with him earning a Tony Award for Best Actor for his portrayal in 'A View from the Bridge'. He's also well-known for his performance in 'Frasier' (2000–04), which fetched him a Primetime Emmy Award. LaPaglia's filmography also includes diverse films like 'Betsy's Wedding' (1990), 'Empire Records' (1995), and 'Annabelle: Creation' (2017).
Early on, LaPaglia worked in Adelaide as a shoe salesman before seeking a transfer to the US, where he studied acting and started his venture into the world of dramatic arts. His career took a leap when he caught attention for his part in television series Steven Spielberg's Amazing Stories in 1985.
In addition to his acting prowess, LaPaglia has showcased his writing skills, co-writing an episode entitled 'Deep Water' for 'Without a Trace'. Despite the impressive reach of his career in the US, he returned to Australia regularly for roles in significant films. His personal life saw him being married thrice, with the current marriage to Alexandra Henkel.
In an interesting tie to the sports world, during the 1980s, LaPaglia was a goalkeeper for Adelaide City and West Adelaide in the National Soccer League, and also part-owner of A-League club Sydney FC until 2008. Anthony's indomitable spirit and matchless commitment to his craft have continued to keep him in the limelight, making him a cherished figure in the global cinema.
Who Anthony LaPaglia Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Anthony LaPaglia shares the most films with. Miranda Otto comes first, with 4 films together, followed by David F. Sandberg (4).
Anthony LaPaglia: Questions & Answers
How many movies Anthony LaPaglia has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Anthony LaPaglia been in?
Anthony LaPaglia is credited on 55 films, from 1984 to 2023. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Anthony LaPaglia's highest-grossing movie?
Annabelle: Creation (2017) is Anthony LaPaglia's biggest box office hit, with $307M worldwide, ahead of Betsy's Wedding (1990) ($19.7M). Across every film with box office figures, Anthony LaPaglia's movies have made $404M.
Anthony LaPaglia's biggest hits What is the best Anthony LaPaglia movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Anthony LaPaglia's best-rated film is Nitram (2022) with a score of 65, followed by Annabelle: Creation (2017) (63).
Best Anthony LaPaglia movies, ranked Has Anthony LaPaglia won an Oscar?
Anthony LaPaglia has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Anthony LaPaglia has 1 win from 1 nomination.
How old is Anthony LaPaglia?
Anthony LaPaglia is 67 years old, born on January 31, 1959 in Adelaide, South Australia.
What is Anthony LaPaglia's newest movie?
The most recent film on Anthony LaPaglia's filmography is Florida Man (2023), in the role of Sonny Valentine.
Who does Anthony LaPaglia work with most often?
Anthony LaPaglia shares the most films with Miranda Otto (4 films), David F. Sandberg (4 films) and Patrick Wilson (3 films).
The Best Anthony LaPaglia Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 55 credits.
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