Actor

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

Known for

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.

Full ranking

Career at a glance

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

54 credits

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

Flea in Documentaries & Specials

Biography

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.

Works with

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).

FAQ

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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