Frank Marshall: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 38
- as director
- 12
- on screen
- 1925–2025
- box office
- $699M
- nominations
- 2
- average score
- 81
- Born
- September 13, 1946 (age 80)
- Birthplace
- Glendale, California, United States
- Citizenship
- American
- Occupations
- Film producer, Director
- Years active
- 1968-present
- Spouses
- Kathleen Kennedy
- Children
- 2
The Best Frank Marshall Movies
The highest-rated films Frank Marshall is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart (2020) scores highest, at 89. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.
Frank Marshall's Career in Numbers
Frank Marshall's films in numbers — as an actor and a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Frank Marshall works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Chess Fever (1925) to Rather (2024), and the 2020s were the busiest decade.
Frank Marshall Movies by Decade
- 1920s 1
- 1960s 1
- 1980s 2
- 1990s 5
- 2000s 1
- 2020s 6
The 2020s were Frank Marshall's busiest decade, with 6 films.
Frank Marshall Movies by Genre
- Documentary 4
- Comedy 4
- Music 3
- Adventure 1
- Action 1
- Biography 1
- Thriller 1
- Drama 1
Documentary is the genre Frank Marshall has worked in most, with 4 films, ahead of comedy (4).
Frank Marshall Career Milestones
- First film
- Chess Fever 1925
- Biggest box office hit
- Congo $152M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart Movie Echo Score 89
- Newest film
- Rather 2024
Frank Marshall Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Frank Marshall is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 12 as director and 4 as actor. Rated films average a score of 81. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Movies Directed by Frank Marshall
12- 2024
The Beach Boys Documentary Movie Echo Score: 80 - 2024
Rather Documentary Movie Echo Score: 72 - 2022
Jazz Fest: A New Orleans Story Music Worldwide box office: $179K Movie Echo Score: 81 - 2022
Picabo Documentary - 2022
Carole King & James Taylor: Just Call Out My Name Music - 2020
The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart Music Worldwide box office: $280K Movie Echo Score: 89 - 2006
Eight Below Adventure Worldwide box office: $120M - 1995
Congo Action Worldwide box office: $152M - 1993
Alive Biography Worldwide box office: $36.7M - 1990
Arachnophobia Thriller Worldwide box office: $53.2M - 1990
Roller Coaster Rabbit Comedy - 1989
Roger Rabbit: Tummy Trouble Comedy
Frank Marshall Movies as an Actor
4Frank Marshall in Documentaries & Specials
22- 2025
Jurassic World Rebirth: The Making of a New Era as Self · Documentary - 2023
Timeless Heroes: Indiana Jones & Harrison Ford as Self · Documentary - 2023
The Making of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny as Self · Documentary - 2021
The Making of Jurassic World VelociCoaster as Himself · Tv movie - 2018
A Final Cut for Orson: 40 Years in the Making as Self - Producer · Documentary - 2014
One Day Since Yesterday: Peter Bogdanovich & the Lost American Film as Self · Documentary - 2014
March of the Gods: Botswana Metalheads as Himself · Documentary - 2012
On Set With Raiders Of The Lost Ark as Self (archive footage) · Documentary - 2010
Tales from the Future as Self · Documentary - 2009
The Curious Birth of Benjamin Button as Self · Documentary Worldwide box office: $336M - 2007
They Are Here: The Real World of the Poltergeists as Himself · Documentary - 2006
Searching for Orson as Self · Documentary - 2005
George Lucas: Creating an Empire as Self · Documentary - 2003
Indiana Jones: Making the Trilogy as self · Documentary - 2003
Behind the Ears: The True Story of Roger Rabbit as Self · Documentary - 2000
The Sixth Sense: Rules and Clues as Self · Thriller - 1999
The Last Picture Show: A Look Back as Self · Documentary - 1993
Alive: 20 Years Later as Self - Director · Documentary - 1991
Picture This: The Times of Peter Bogdanovich in Archer City, Texas as Self · Documentary - 1984
The Making of ‘Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom’ as Self · Documentary - 1982
The Making of Poltergeist as Self · Tv movie - 1981
The Making of ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark’ as Self · Documentary
Frank Marshall: Awards & Nominations
2 nominations across 2 award bodies, from 1982 to 1991. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
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Saturn Awards 1 nomination -
BAFTA 1 nomination
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17th Saturn Awards- Frank Marshall: Nominated Best Director Arachnophobia
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35th British Academy Film Awards- Frank Marshall: Nominated Best Film Raiders of the Lost Ark
Who Is Frank Marshall?
Frank Marshall was born in Glendale, California, United States in 1946 and is 80 years old. Credited on films since 1925, as both an actor and a director. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Frank Marshall is a highly renowned American film producer and director, born in 1946. His extensive work in the cinematic industry has made him a household name. He is best known for producing some of the most iconic films in the history of American cinema, including the Indiana Jones and Back to the Future series, as well as the Jurassic Park trilogy. Highly passionate about the craft of film-making, he also showcased his directorial skills in several movies. Marshall's impressive tenure in Hollywood is also marked by his collaborative work with his wife, Kathleen Kennedy, and the legendary director, Steven Spielberg.
Marshall has continuously pushed the boundaries of storytelling, often venturing into new genres and experimenting with different cinematic techniques. His steadfast dedication to the craft has earned him several accolades and recognitions, including Oscar nominations. Throughout his career, he has worked with an array of talented actors and contributed to the success of numerous films, earning him tremendous respect and admiration in the film industry. Despite his numerous accomplishments, Marshall remains incredibly grounded, consistently acknowledging his team's collective efforts.
Who Frank Marshall Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Frank Marshall shares the most films with. Steven Spielberg comes first, with 11 films together, followed by George Lucas (7).
Frank Marshall: Questions & Answers
How many movies Frank Marshall has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Frank Marshall been in?
Frank Marshall is credited on 38 films, from 1925 to 2025. 4 of them as an actor and 12 as a director. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Frank Marshall's highest-grossing movie?
The Curious Birth of Benjamin Button (2009) is Frank Marshall's biggest box office hit, with $336M worldwide, ahead of Congo (1995) ($152M). Across every film with box office figures, Frank Marshall's movies have made $699M.
Frank Marshall's biggest hits What is the best Frank Marshall movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Frank Marshall's best-rated film is The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart (2020) with a score of 89, followed by Jazz Fest: A New Orleans Story (2022) (81).
Best Frank Marshall movies, ranked Has Frank Marshall won an Oscar?
Frank Marshall has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Frank Marshall has 0 wins from 2 nominations.
How old is Frank Marshall?
Frank Marshall is 80 years old, born on September 13, 1946 in Glendale, California, United States.
What is Frank Marshall's newest movie?
The most recent film on Frank Marshall's filmography is Jurassic World Rebirth: The Making of a New Era (2025), in the role of Self.
Who does Frank Marshall work with most often?
Frank Marshall shares the most films with Steven Spielberg (11 films), George Lucas (7 films) and Harrison Ford (6 films).
The Best Frank Marshall Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 38 credits.
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