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Cameron Monaghan, actor
Actor

Cameron Monaghan: Movies & Box Office

films
20
on screen
2002–2025
box office
$111M
average score
57
Born
August 16, 1993 (age 33)
Birthplace
Santa Monica, California, U.S.
Full name
Cameron Riley Monaghan
Citizenship
American
Occupations
Actor, Model
Years active
2002-present
Known for

The Best Cameron Monaghan Movies

The highest-rated films Cameron Monaghan is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. My Love Affair with Marriage (2023) scores highest, at 79. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

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Career at a glance

Cameron Monaghan's Career in Numbers

Cameron Monaghan's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Cameron Monaghan works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Adrenaline Rush: The Science of Risk (2002) to TRON: Ares (2025), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Cameron Monaghan Movies by Decade

  1. 2000s 4
  2. 2010s 10
  3. 2020s 6

The 2010s were Cameron Monaghan's busiest decade, with 10 films.

Cameron Monaghan Movies by Genre

  • Drama 4
  • Action 3
  • Animation 2
  • Thriller 2
  • Documentary 2
  • Sci-Fi 2
  • Adventure 1
  • Comedy 1
  • Family 1
  • Mystery 1

Drama is the genre Cameron Monaghan has worked in most, with 4 films, ahead of action (3).

Cameron Monaghan Career Milestones

Biggest box office hit
The Giver $67M worldwide
Best-rated film
My Love Affair with Marriage Movie Echo Score 79
Newest film
TRON: Ares 2025
20 credits

Cameron Monaghan Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Cameron Monaghan is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 57. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Cameron Monaghan?

Cameron Monaghan was born in Santa Monica, California, U.S. in 1993 and is 33 years old. Credited on films since 2002, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Cameron Riley Monaghan, born on August 16, 1993 in Santa Monica, California, is a highly acclaimed American actor and model. He made his mark with roles including Ian Gallagher on the Showtime comedy-drama series Shameless and as twins Jerome and Jeremiah Valeska on the DC Comics-based TV series Gotham. His contribution to the acting industry also includes the portrayal of Cal Kestis in the action-adventure game Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and its sequel Jedi: Survivor. Monaghan took his first steps into the world of acting as a child model at three, and as a child actor at seven. Born to Diane Monaghan, an insurance claims specialist, he moved to Boca Raton, Florida shortly after birth. His mother recognized his outgoing personality early and initiated his modeling career by sending his picture to agencies.

Monaghan's acting career took flight at the young age of seven when he started participating in theatrical productions such as Stuart Little and Winnie-the-Pooh at the Little Palm Children's Theatre. After moving to the Los Angeles area around the age of 10, he garnered nationwide attention in 2003 with his role as Winthrop Paroo in the ABC television adaptation of The Music Man. He earned a Young Artist Award for his recurring role as Chad on the Fox comedy series Malcolm in the Middle in 2004. From 2002 until the present day, his illustrious career spans a vast array of guest-starring roles on popular television shows and feature film roles. His mature performance as the bipolar teen Ian Gallagher on the series Shameless earned him critical acclaim and a nomination for a Critics' Choice Award.

Works with

Who Cameron Monaghan Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Cameron Monaghan shares the most films with. Sam Liu comes first, with 2 films together, followed by Jeff Bridges (2).

FAQ

Cameron Monaghan: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has Cameron Monaghan been in?

Cameron Monaghan is credited on 20 films, from 2002 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Cameron Monaghan's highest-grossing movie?

The Giver (2014) is Cameron Monaghan's biggest box office hit, with $67M worldwide, ahead of Vampire Academy (2014) ($15.6M). Across every film with box office figures, Cameron Monaghan's movies have made $111M.

Cameron Monaghan's biggest hits

What is the best Cameron Monaghan movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Cameron Monaghan's best-rated film is My Love Affair with Marriage (2023) with a score of 79, followed by TRON: Ares (2025) (65).

Best Cameron Monaghan movies, ranked

How old is Cameron Monaghan?

Cameron Monaghan is 33 years old, born on August 16, 1993 in Santa Monica, California, U.S..

What is Cameron Monaghan's newest movie?

The most recent film on Cameron Monaghan's filmography is TRON: Ares (2025), in the role of Caius.

Who does Cameron Monaghan work with most often?

Cameron Monaghan shares the most films with Sam Liu (2 films), Jeff Bridges (2 films) and Rainn Wilson (2 films).

The Best Cameron Monaghan Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 20 credits.

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