Billy Porter: Movies & Filmography
- films
- 20
- as director
- 1
- on screen
- 1996–2026
- average score
- 73
Billy Porter's Career in Numbers
Billy Porter's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Billy Porter works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Twisted (1996) to Truth Be Told (2023), and the 2020s were the busiest decade.
Billy Porter Movies by Decade
- 1990s 1
- 2010s 1
- 2020s 7
The 2020s were Billy Porter's busiest decade, with 7 films.
Billy Porter Movies by Genre
- Documentary 4
- Music 2
- Romance 1
- Drama 1
Documentary is the genre Billy Porter has worked in most, with 4 films, ahead of music (2).
Billy Porter Career Milestones
- First film
- Twisted 1996
- Best-rated film
- Anything's Possible Movie Echo Score 73
- Newest film
- Truth Be Told 2023
Billy Porter Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Billy Porter is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 1 as director and 8 as actor. Rated films average a score of 73. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Movies Directed by Billy Porter
1
Billy Porter Movies as an Actor
8- 2023
Queen of New York Documentary - 2023
Truth Be Told Documentary - 2022
PRIDE: To Be Seen - A Soul of a Nation Presentation as Pray Tell (archive footage) · Documentary - 2021
Where Love Lives: A Story of Dancefloor Culture & Expression as (Himself) · Music - 2021
25 Years of Rent: Measured in Love Documentary - 2020
Pose-a-Thon for Pride - 2014
Christmas in Rockefeller Center Music - 1996
Twisted as Shiniqua, Angel's friend · Drama
Billy Porter in Documentaries & Specials
11- 2026
Billy Preston: That's the Way God Planned It as Self · Documentary - 2025
I Was Born This Way as Self · Music - 2024
Eric André Live Near Broadway as Self · Comedy - 2023
Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love as Self - Guest · Documentary - 2022
Mariah Carey: Merry Christmas to All! as Self · Music - 2022
Homeward Bound: A Grammy Salute to the Songs of Paul Simon as Self · Tv movie - 2020
Visible: Out on Television as Self · Documentary - 2018
Every Act of Life as Self · Documentary - 2017
Broadway: The Next Generation as Self · Tv movie - 2006
All Aboard! Rosie’s Family Cruise as Himself · Documentary - 2006
Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema as Self · Documentary
Who Billy Porter Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Billy Porter shares the most films with. Oprah Winfrey comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Tyne Daly (2).
Billy Porter: Questions & Answers
How many movies Billy Porter has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Billy Porter been in?
Billy Porter is credited on 20 films, from 1996 to 2026. 8 of them as an actor and 1 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 the best Billy Porter movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Billy Porter's best-rated film is Anything's Possible (2022) with a score of 73.
Best Billy Porter movies, ranked What is Billy Porter's newest movie?
The most recent film on Billy Porter's filmography is Billy Preston: That's the Way God Planned It (2026), in the role of Self.
Who does Billy Porter work with most often?
Billy Porter shares the most films with Oprah Winfrey (3 films), Tyne Daly (2 films) and Idina Menzel (2 films).
The Best Billy Porter Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 20 credits.
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