Actor

Bobby Cannavale: Movies, Awards & Box Office

films: 50
on screen: 1998–2025
box office: $2.81B
nomination: 1
average score: 59

Born: May 3, 1970 (age 56)
Birthplace: Union City, New Jersey, U.S.
Citizenship: United States
Occupations: Actor
Years active: 1996-present
Spouses: Jenny Lumet
Children: 3

Known for

The Best Bobby Cannavale Movies

The highest-rated films Bobby Cannavale is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The Irishman (2019) scores highest, at 89. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

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Career at a glance

Bobby Cannavale's Career in Numbers

Bobby Cannavale's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Bobby Cannavale works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from When Trumpets Fade (1998) to Blue Moon (2025), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Bobby Cannavale Movies by Decade

1990s 1
2000s 8
2010s 19
2020s 17

The 2010s were Bobby Cannavale's busiest decade, with 19 films.

Bobby Cannavale Movies by Genre

Drama 17
Comedy 10
Action 6
Biography 4
Adventure 3
Crime 1
Romance 1
Documentary 1
Horror 1
War 1

Drama is the genre Bobby Cannavale has worked in most, with 17 films, ahead of comedy (10).

Bobby Cannavale Career Milestones

First film: When Trumpets Fade 1998
Biggest box office hit: Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle $963M worldwide
Best-rated film: The Irishman Movie Echo Score 89
Newest film: Blue Moon 2025

50 credits

Bobby Cannavale Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Bobby Cannavale is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 59. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Bobby Cannavale Movies as an Actor

Bobby Cannavale in Documentaries & Specials

1 nomination

Bobby Cannavale: Awards & Nominations

1 nomination across 1 award body. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.

All movie awards

26th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards
- Bobby Cannavale: Nominated Outstanding Cast The Irishman

Biography

Who Is Bobby Cannavale?

Bobby Cannavale was born in Union City, New Jersey, U.S. in 1970 and is 56 years old. Credited on films since 1998, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Bobby Cannavale (born May 3, 1970) is an ambitious and accomplished American actor, known for his diverse and iconic roles in both film and television. His breakthrough role came as Roberto "Bobby" Caffey in the NBC series Third Watch, displaying his exceptional talent from 1999 to 2001.

Cannavale's impressive performance capacity earned him a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for Will & Grace in 2005. His recurring role in Nurse Jackie landed him nominations in 2012 and 2013. He was recognized again in 2013, winning the Primetime Emmy Award for portraying the charismatic yet ruthless Gyp Rosetti in Boardwalk Empire. His portfolio includes roles in shows like Vinyl, Mr. Robot, Blue Bloods, Master of None, as well as Amazon Prime's Homecoming and Hulu's Nine Perfect Strangers. In 2022, he made an impact with his role in Netflix's The Watcher.

Not limited to television, he made his Broadway debut in Theresa Rebeck's play Mauritius in 2008, proving his versatility and earning a Tony Award nomination. He has starred in numerous films, showcasing his talent in both comedic and dramatic roles, like The Station Agent, Blue Jasmine, I, Tonya, Paul Blart: Mall Cop, and Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle. He also joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe portraying Jim Paxton in Ant-Man. Cannavale entered the realm of animation, providing his voice for Netflix's BoJack Horseman and Big Mouth.

Cannavale was born and raised in Union City, New Jersey. His love for acting was ignited early, securing roles in his school productions of The Music Man and Guys and Dolls. After a brief relocation to Puerto Rico and Florida, he returned to New Jersey to launch his acting career.

Works with

Who Bobby Cannavale Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Bobby Cannavale shares the most films with. Robert De Niro comes first, with 5 films together, followed by Susan Sarandon (5).

FAQ

Bobby Cannavale: Questions & Answers

How many movies Bobby Cannavale has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Bobby Cannavale been in?

Bobby Cannavale is credited on 50 films, from 1998 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Bobby Cannavale's highest-grossing movie?

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017) is Bobby Cannavale's biggest box office hit, with $963M worldwide, ahead of Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018) ($623M). Across every film with box office figures, Bobby Cannavale's movies have made $2.81B.

Bobby Cannavale's biggest hits

What is the best Bobby Cannavale movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Bobby Cannavale's best-rated film is The Irishman (2019) with a score of 89, followed by I, Tonya (2017) (85).

Best Bobby Cannavale movies, ranked

Has Bobby Cannavale won an Oscar?

Bobby Cannavale has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Bobby Cannavale has 0 wins from 1 nomination.

How old is Bobby Cannavale?

Bobby Cannavale is 56 years old, born on May 3, 1970 in Union City, New Jersey, U.S..

What is Bobby Cannavale's newest movie?

The most recent film on Bobby Cannavale's filmography is Trap House (2025).

Who does Bobby Cannavale work with most often?

Bobby Cannavale shares the most films with Robert De Niro (5 films), Susan Sarandon (5 films) and Al Pacino (5 films).

The Best Bobby Cannavale Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 50 credits.

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