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Ethan Suplee, actor
Actor

Ethan Suplee: Movies & Box Office

films
23
on screen
1996–2026
box office
$446M
average score
62
Born
May 25, 1976 (age 50)
Birthplace
New York City, U.S.
Citizenship
American
Occupations
Actor
Years active
1994-present
Spouses
Brandy Lewis
Children
4
Known for

The Best Ethan Suplee Movies

The highest-rated films Ethan Suplee is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Motherless Brooklyn (2019) scores highest, at 70. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

Full ranking
Career at a glance

Ethan Suplee's Career in Numbers

Ethan Suplee's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Ethan Suplee works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Don’t Look Back (1996) to Dolly (2026), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Ethan Suplee Movies by Decade

  1. 1990s 4
  2. 2000s 4
  3. 2010s 8
  4. 2020s 6

The 2010s were Ethan Suplee's busiest decade, with 8 films.

Ethan Suplee Movies by Genre

  • Drama 6
  • Comedy 5
  • Action 4
  • Thriller 4
  • Horror 1
  • Biography 1
  • Tv movie 1

Drama is the genre Ethan Suplee has worked in most, with 6 films, ahead of comedy (5).

Ethan Suplee Career Milestones

First film
Don’t Look Back 1996
Biggest box office hit
The Wolf of Wall Street $407M worldwide
Best-rated film
Motherless Brooklyn Movie Echo Score 70
Newest film
Dolly 2026
23 credits

Ethan Suplee Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Ethan Suplee is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 62. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Ethan Suplee in Documentaries & Specials

1
  1. 2008 Creating the Characters (2008) movie poster Creating the Characters as Self · Documentary
Biography

Who Is Ethan Suplee?

Ethan Suplee was born in New York City, U.S. in 1976 and is 50 years old. Credited on films since 1996, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Ethan Suplee, born on May 25, 1976, is a well-established American actor renowned for his versatile roles in a plethora of films and television shows. He made a name for himself through compelling performances in movies such as American History X, Blow, Remember the Titans, John Q, The Wolf of Wall Street, Cold Mountain, Without a Paddle, Unstoppable, and several of Kevin Smith's films. He also gained recognition for his roles as Frankie in Boy Meets World and Randy Hickey in My Name Is Earl. Born to actor parents, Debbie and Bill Suplee, he developed a passion for acting at an early age and dropped out of school at the age of 14 to pursue his dreams.

His debut into major roles was as Willam in Mallrats, directed by Kevin Smith. Over the years, he worked with diverse roles and characters, increasing his versatility as an actor. Along with films, he played roles in several TV series, such as Frankie 'The Enforcer' Stechino in Boy Meets World and as D in Hulu's Series Chance. More recently, in 2020, he launched his own podcast, labeled American Glutton, adding another achievement to his list. As a person, he is admired for his impressive physical transformation, where he lost over 200lb and maintained a fit physique through cycling.

FAQ

Ethan Suplee: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has Ethan Suplee been in?

Ethan Suplee is credited on 23 films, from 1996 to 2026. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Ethan Suplee's highest-grossing movie?

The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) is Ethan Suplee's biggest box office hit, with $407M worldwide, ahead of Motherless Brooklyn (2019) ($18.6M). Across every film with box office figures, Ethan Suplee's movies have made $446M.

Ethan Suplee's biggest hits

What is the best Ethan Suplee movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Ethan Suplee's best-rated film is Motherless Brooklyn (2019) with a score of 70, followed by Dolly (2026) (67).

Best Ethan Suplee movies, ranked

How old is Ethan Suplee?

Ethan Suplee is 50 years old, born on May 25, 1976 in New York City, U.S..

What is Ethan Suplee's newest movie?

The most recent film on Ethan Suplee's filmography is Dolly (2026), in the role of Tobe.

Who does Ethan Suplee work with most often?

Ethan Suplee shares the most films with Jason Lee (3 films), Jeremy Sisto (2 films) and Rod Blackhurst (2 films).

The Best Ethan Suplee Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 23 credits.

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