Flea: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 54
- on screen
- 1983–2026
- box office
- $989M
- average score
- 76
- Born
- October 16, 1962 (age 63)
- Birthplace
- Melbourne, Australia
- Full name
- Michael Peter Balzary
- Citizenship
- United States, Australia
- Occupations
- Musician, Actor
- Years active
- 1978-present
- Spouses
- Loesha Zeviar, Frankie Rayder, Melody Ehsani
- Children
- 2
The Best Flea Movies
The highest-rated films Flea is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Arlo the Alligator Boy (2021) scores highest, at 85. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.
Flea's Career in Numbers
Flea's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Flea works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Nightmares (1983) to Lolla: The Story of Lollapalooza (2024), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.
Flea Movies by Decade
- 1980s 5
- 1990s 4
- 2000s 4
- 2010s 11
- 2020s 3
The 2010s were Flea's busiest decade, with 11 films.
Flea Movies by Genre
- Documentary 5
- Music 4
- Animation 4
- Adventure 3
- Drama 2
- Action 2
- Comedy 2
- Biography 1
- Thriller 1
- Sci-Fi 1
Documentary is the genre Flea has worked in most, with 5 films, ahead of music (4).
Flea Career Milestones
- First film
- Nightmares 1983
- Biggest box office hit
- Inside Out $859M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Arlo the Alligator Boy Movie Echo Score 85
- Newest film
- Lolla: The Story of Lollapalooza 2024
Flea Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Flea is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 76. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Flea Movies as an Actor
27- 2024
Lolla: The Story of Lollapalooza Documentary - 2021
What Drives Us Documentary - 2021
Arlo the Alligator Boy as Ruff · Adventure Movie Echo Score: 85 - 2019
Queen & Slim as Mr. Shepherd · Drama Worldwide box office: $47.8M Movie Echo Score: 71 - 2019
Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool Music Worldwide box office: $1.46M Movie Echo Score: 80 - 2018
Boy Erased as Brandon · Biography Worldwide box office: $11.9M Movie Echo Score: 60 - 2017
Red Hot Chili Peppers - Rock in Rio as Bass · Music - 2016
Red Hot Chili Peppers – Rock am Ring 2016 as Bass · Music - 2015
Riley’s First Date? as Jordan's Fear (voice) · Animation - 2015
Inside Out as Mind Worker Cop Jake · Animation Worldwide box office: $859M - 2014
Stan Lee’s Mighty 7 as Roller Man (voice) · Animation - 2012
Red Hot Chili Peppers: Live from the Basement as bass, piano, backing vocals · Music Worldwide box office: $5.28K - 2011
My Own Private River as Budd (archive footage) · Documentary - 2011
Bob and the Monster Documentary - 2008
Hackers Are People Too Documentary - 2002
The Wild Thornberrys Movie Adventure Worldwide box office: $60.7M - 2001
The Wild Thornberrys: The Origin of Donnie as Donald 'Donnie' Michael Thornberry (voice) · Animation - 2000
Gen¹³ as Grunge / Edward Chang (voice) · Action - 1996
Just Your Luck as Johnny · Comedy - 1994
Fertile La Toyah Video Magazine #2: The Kinky Issue! - 1992
Roadside Prophets as Too Free Stooges · Action Worldwide box office: $148K - 1991
Motorama as Busboy · Comedy Worldwide box office: $10.5K - 1988
The Blue Iguana as Floyd · Thriller Worldwide box office: $161K - 1987
Stranded as Jester The Alien · Sci-Fi - 1987
Dudes as Milo · Adventure - 1984
Suburbia Drama - 1983
Nightmares as Singer (voice) · Horror Worldwide box office: $6.67M
Flea in Documentaries & Specials
27- 2026
Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That's the Weight of the World) as Self - Musician, Red Hot Chili Peppers · Documentary Movie Echo Score: 86 - 2025
Harley Flanagan: Wired for Chaos as Self · Documentary - 2025
Butthole Surfers: The Hole Truth and Nothing Butt as Self · Documentary - 2025
FireAid Benefit Concert as Self · Documentary - 2024
Paris 2024 Olympic Closing Ceremony as Self (Red Hot Chili Peppers) · History - 2024
ZEF - The Story of Die Antwoord as Self · Documentary - 2021
The Sparks Brothers as Self · Music Worldwide box office: $1.25M Movie Echo Score: 71 - 2018
Horses: Patti Smith and Her Band as Himself · Music - 2015
Jaco as Self · Music - 2007
Red Hot Chili Peppers : Live in Poland as Self - 2006
Red Hot Chili Peppers - Live at Fuji Rock Festival as Self · Music - 2006
Final 24: River Phoenix as Self (archive footage) · Documentary - 2006
Coachella as Self (with Red Hot Chili Peppers) · Music - 2006
Too Tough to Die: A Tribute to Johnny Ramone as Self · Documentary - 2006
Red Hot Chili Peppers : Live at La Cigale as Self · Music - 2006
Red Hot Chili Peppers - Live in Milan as Self - Bass · Music - 2004
Red Hot Chili Peppers: Live in Japan as Self · Music - 2003
Red Hot Chili Peppers: Live at Slane Castle as Self - Bass · Documentary - 2002
Rising Low as Himself · Documentary - 1999
Red Hot Chili Peppers: [1999] Bizarre Festival as Self - Bass - 1999
Red Hot Chili Peppers: [1999] Moscow, Russia as Self - 1999
“Weird Al” Yankovic: Behind the Music as Self · Music - 1998
Free Tibet as Self - Red Hot Chili Peppers · Documentary - 1994
Freaks, Nerds & Weirdos as Self · Documentary - 1992
Flea Master Session as Self · Music - 1991
Red Hot Chili Peppers: Funky Monks as Self · Music - 1990
Red Hot Chili Peppers: Psychedelic Sexfunk Live from Heaven as Self · Music
Who Is Flea?
Flea was born in Melbourne, Australia in 1962 and is 63 years old. Credited on films since 1983, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Flea, born as Michael Peter Balzary, is an Australian-American musician and actor. Most notably recognized as the bassist and a founding member of the rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers, Flea has had a diverse and impactful career within the entertainment industry. His distinct approach towards bass playing, incorporating elements of funk, punk rock and psychedelic rock, has influenced numerous artists. Apart from Red Hot Chili Peppers, Flea has performed with other groups such as What is This?, Fear, and Jane's Addiction. Additionally, he has collaborated with artists including The Mars Volta, Alanis Morissette, and Johnny Cash among others. His talent extends beyond music, as Flea has also acted in over 20 films and television series.
Beyond his diverse career, Flea is also known for his philanthropic efforts. He co-founded the Silverlake Conservatory of Music, a non-profit organization providing music education to the underprivileged. Despite his fame and success in music and film, Flea remains dedicated to education and advocacy for music's transformative power. His influence extends beyond the music scene to social empowerment, demonstrating his passion for both arts education and social justice. From famously energetic onstage performances to his profound impact offstage, Flea’s contribution to music, film, and philanthropy makes him a multi-faceted figure within the world of entertainment and activism.
Who Flea Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Flea shares the most films with. River Phoenix comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Adam Horovitz (3).
Flea: Questions & Answers
How many movies Flea has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Flea been in?
Flea is credited on 54 films, from 1983 to 2026. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Flea's highest-grossing movie?
Inside Out (2015) is Flea's biggest box office hit, with $859M worldwide, ahead of The Wild Thornberrys Movie (2002) ($60.7M). Across every film with box office figures, Flea's movies have made $989M.
Flea's biggest hits What is the best Flea movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Flea's best-rated film is Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That's the Weight of the World) (2026) with a score of 86, followed by Arlo the Alligator Boy (2021) (85).
Best Flea movies, ranked How old is Flea?
Flea is 63 years old, born on October 16, 1962 in Melbourne, Australia.
What is Flea's newest movie?
The most recent film on Flea's filmography is Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That's the Weight of the World) (2026), in the role of Self - Musician, Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Who does Flea work with most often?
Flea shares the most films with River Phoenix (3 films), Adam Horovitz (3 films) and Kim Gordon (3 films).
The Best Flea Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 54 credits.
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