Branford Marsalis: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 12
- on screen
- 1985–2024
- box office
- $58.1M
- average score
- 72
Branford Marsalis's Career in Numbers
Branford Marsalis's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Branford Marsalis works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Horn of Plenty (1986) to Jazz Fest: A New Orleans Story (2022), and the 1980s were the busiest decade.
Branford Marsalis Movies by Decade
- 1980s 2
- 2020s 1
The 1980s were Branford Marsalis's busiest decade, with 2 films.
Branford Marsalis Movies by Genre
- Music 1
- Thriller 1
- Drama 1
Music is the genre Branford Marsalis has worked in most, with 1 film, ahead of thriller (1).
Branford Marsalis Career Milestones
- First film
- Horn of Plenty 1986
- Biggest box office hit
- Throw Momma from the Train $57.9M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Jazz Fest: A New Orleans Story Movie Echo Score 81
- Newest film
- Jazz Fest: A New Orleans Story 2022
Branford Marsalis Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Branford Marsalis is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 72. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Branford Marsalis Movies as an Actor
3
Branford Marsalis in Documentaries & Specials
9- 2024
Music by John Williams as Self · Documentary Worldwide box office: $357 Movie Echo Score: 78 - 2022
Oscar Peterson: Black + White as Self · Documentary Movie Echo Score: 58 - 2021
Chadwick Boseman: Portrait of an Artist as Self · Documentary - 2020
Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen as Self · Documentary - 2012
Brooklyn Boheme as Self · Documentary - 2010
Sting: Live In Berlin as Self - Saxophone · Music - 2006
Before the Music Dies as Self - Musician · Documentary - 1990
Spike & Co. Do It a-Cappella as Self · Documentary - 1985
Sting - Bring on the Night as Self · Music
Who Branford Marsalis Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Branford Marsalis shares the most films with. Spike Lee comes first, with 4 films together, followed by Herbie Hancock (2).
Branford Marsalis: Questions & Answers
How many movies Branford Marsalis has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Branford Marsalis been in?
Branford Marsalis is credited on 12 films, from 1985 to 2024. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Branford Marsalis's highest-grossing movie?
Throw Momma from the Train (1987) is Branford Marsalis's biggest box office hit, with $57.9M worldwide, ahead of Jazz Fest: A New Orleans Story (2022) ($179K). Across every film with box office figures, Branford Marsalis's movies have made $58.1M.
Branford Marsalis's biggest hits What is the best Branford Marsalis movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Branford Marsalis's best-rated film is Jazz Fest: A New Orleans Story (2022) with a score of 81, followed by Music by John Williams (2024) (78).
Best Branford Marsalis movies, ranked What is Branford Marsalis's newest movie?
The most recent film on Branford Marsalis's filmography is Music by John Williams (2024), in the role of Self.
Who does Branford Marsalis work with most often?
Branford Marsalis shares the most films with Spike Lee (4 films), Herbie Hancock (2 films) and Taylour Paige (2 films).
The Best Branford Marsalis Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 12 credits.
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