Bill Irwin: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 34
- on screen
- 1983–2024
- box office
- $803M
- average score
- 75
- Born
- April 11, 1950 (age 76)
- Birthplace
- Santa Monica, California, U.S.
- Full name
- William Mills Irwin
- Citizenship
- American
- Occupations
- Actor, Choreographer, Clown, Comedian
- Years active
- 1974-present
- Spouses
- Kimi Okada, Martha Roth
- Children
- 1
The Best Bill Irwin Movies
The films of Bill Irwin that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Interstellar (2014) leads with $759M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
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Worldwide box office: $759M Interstellar 2014 · Action -
Worldwide box office: $25.7M Father Figures 2017 · Comedy -
Worldwide box office: $9.56M Scenes from a Mall 1991 · Comedy -
Worldwide box office: $7.72M A New Life 1988 · Romance -
Worldwide box office: $1.43M Spoiler Alert 2022 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $246K Stepping Out 1991 · Drama
Bill Irwin's Career in Numbers
Bill Irwin's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Bill Irwin works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Regard of Flight (1983) to 4th Dementia (2024), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.
Bill Irwin Movies by Decade
- 1980s 2
- 1990s 6
- 2000s 7
- 2010s 8
- 2020s 5
The 2010s were Bill Irwin's busiest decade, with 8 films.
Bill Irwin Movies by Genre
- Drama 7
- Family 5
- Documentary 4
- Comedy 3
- Romance 2
- Tv movie 2
- Music 1
- Action 1
- Western 1
Drama is the genre Bill Irwin has worked in most, with 7 films, ahead of family (5).
Bill Irwin Career Milestones
- First film
- The Regard of Flight 1983
- Biggest box office hit
- Interstellar $759M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- High Tide Movie Echo Score 80
- Newest film
- 4th Dementia 2024
Bill Irwin Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Bill Irwin is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 75. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Bill Irwin Movies as an Actor
28- 2024
High Tide as Scott · Drama Movie Echo Score: 80 - 2024
4th Dementia as Lou · Comedy - 2022
Spoiler Alert as Bob · Drama Worldwide box office: $1.43M Movie Echo Score: 76 - 2022
The Andy Warhol Diaries as Andy Warhol · Documentary - 2021
Lust Life Love as Richard · Romance - 2019
Sesame Street’s 50th Anniversary Celebration as Mr. Noodle · Family - 2018
The Great Buster: A Celebration Documentary Worldwide box office: $126K Movie Echo Score: 78 - 2017
Father Figures Comedy Worldwide box office: $25.7M Movie Echo Score: 65 - 2016
Confirmation as Senator Jack Danforth · Tv movie Worldwide box office: $8.38K - 2015
Show Boat as Cap'n Andy Hawks · Music - 2014
Interstellar Action Worldwide box office: $759M - 2010
Goldstar, Ohio as Chief Jeff 'Goob' Garver - 2010
Sesame Street: 40 Years of Sunny Days as Mr. Noodle (uncredited) (archive footage) · Documentary - 2007
Raving as Dito · Drama - 2007
Raving as Dito · Drama - 2006
Sesame Street: Elmo’s World: Reach for the Sky! as Mr Noodle · Family - 2004
Sesame Street: Elmo’s World: Families, Mail & Bath Time! as Mr. Noodle · Family - 2002
Sesame Street: Elmo’s World: Wake Up with Elmo! as Mr. Noodle · Family - 2002
The Laramie Project as Harry Woods · Drama - 2001
Sesame Street: Elmo’s World: Wild Wild West! as Mr. Noodle · Family - 1997
Subway Stories as Bill Irwin (segment "Subway Car from Hell") · Tv movie - 1993
Silent Tongue as Comic · Western Worldwide box office: $61.3K - 1992
The Last Mile as The Maestro · Drama - 1991
Stepping Out as Geoffrey · Drama Worldwide box office: $246K - 1991
Scenes from a Mall as Mime · Comedy Worldwide box office: $9.56M - 1991
Memorial: Letters from American Soldiers as Reader · Documentary - 1988
A New Life as Eric · Romance Worldwide box office: $7.72M - 1983
The Regard of Flight
Bill Irwin in Documentaries & Specials
6- 2019
It Takes a Lunatic as Self · Documentary - 2016
Circus Kid as Himself · Documentary - 2003
Charlie: The Life and Art of Charles Chaplin as Self · Documentary - 1992
Sondheim: A Celebration at Carnegie Hall as Self · Music - 1990
Red Hot + Blue: A Tribute to Cole Porter as Self · Music - 1988
Bette Midler’s Mondo Beyondo as Self · Comedy
Who Is Bill Irwin?
Bill Irwin was born in Santa Monica, California, U.S. in 1950 and is 76 years old. Credited on films since 1983, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Bill Irwin, born as William Mills Irwin on April 11, 1950, is a multitalented American artist known for his work as an actor, choreographer, clown, and comedian. He initiated his career as a vaudeville-style stage performer, playing an integral role in reviving the American circus during the 1970s. His contributions to film and television are equally significant, having made numerous appearances throughout his career. Notably, he won a Tony Award for his role in 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?', and his work as a Broadway choreographer earned him a Tony Award nomination for 'Largely New York'. He is fondly remembered as Mr. Noodle on the 'Sesame Street' segment 'Elmo's World' and had recurring roles on 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit' and 'CSI: Crime Scene Investigation'. From 2017 to 2019, he played Cary Loudermilk on the FX television series 'Legion'.
Irwin was born in Santa Monica, California. He graduated from Oberlin College in 1974 and attended Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Clown College. In 1975, he co-founded the Pickle Family Circus in San Francisco. His diverse body of work includes his highly regarded stage shows incorporating elements of clowning, often in collaboration with composer Doug Skinner. Amongst his well-known film roles, he appeared as Harold Hamgravy in Robert Altman's 'Popeye', starring Robin Williams, and received critical acclaim for his role in the 2008 drama 'Rachel Getting Married'. Being the voice and puppeteer for the robot TARS in the film 'Interstellar' showcases the breadth of his capabilities. He is an influential figure in the American entertainment industry, with his innovative contributions shaping the landscape of both stage and screen acting.
Who Bill Irwin Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Bill Irwin shares the most films with. Fran Brill comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Linda Bove (2).
Bill Irwin: Questions & Answers
How many movies Bill Irwin has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Bill Irwin been in?
Bill Irwin is credited on 34 films, from 1983 to 2024. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Bill Irwin's highest-grossing movie?
Interstellar (2014) is Bill Irwin's biggest box office hit, with $759M worldwide, ahead of Father Figures (2017) ($25.7M). Across every film with box office figures, Bill Irwin's movies have made $803M.
Bill Irwin's biggest hits What is the best Bill Irwin movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Bill Irwin's best-rated film is High Tide (2024) with a score of 80, followed by The Great Buster: A Celebration (2018) (78).
Best Bill Irwin movies, ranked How old is Bill Irwin?
Bill Irwin is 76 years old, born on April 11, 1950 in Santa Monica, California, U.S..
What is Bill Irwin's newest movie?
The most recent film on Bill Irwin's filmography is High Tide (2024), in the role of Scott.
Who does Bill Irwin work with most often?
Bill Irwin shares the most films with Fran Brill (3 films), Linda Bove (2 films) and Richard Gere (2 films).
The Best Bill Irwin Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 34 credits.
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