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Frank Marshall, actor & director
Actor & Director

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
Known for

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.

Full ranking
Career at a glance

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

  1. 1920s 1
  2. 1960s 1
  3. 1980s 2
  4. 1990s 5
  5. 2000s 1
  6. 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
38 credits

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.

Frank Marshall in Documentaries & Specials

22
  1. 2025 Jurassic World Rebirth: The Making of a New Era (2025) movie poster Jurassic World Rebirth: The Making of a New Era as Self · Documentary
  2. 2023 Timeless Heroes: Indiana Jones & Harrison Ford (2023) movie poster Timeless Heroes: Indiana Jones & Harrison Ford as Self · Documentary
  3. 2023 The Making of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023) movie poster The Making of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny as Self · Documentary
  4. 2021 The Making of Jurassic World VelociCoaster (2021) movie poster The Making of Jurassic World VelociCoaster as Himself · Tv movie
  5. 2018 A Final Cut for Orson: 40 Years in the Making (2018) movie poster A Final Cut for Orson: 40 Years in the Making as Self - Producer · Documentary
  6. 2014 One Day Since Yesterday: Peter Bogdanovich & the Lost American Film (2014) movie poster One Day Since Yesterday: Peter Bogdanovich & the Lost American Film as Self · Documentary
  7. 2014 March of the Gods: Botswana Metalheads (2014) movie poster March of the Gods: Botswana Metalheads as Himself · Documentary
  8. 2012 On Set With Raiders Of The Lost Ark (2012) movie poster On Set With Raiders Of The Lost Ark as Self (archive footage) · Documentary
  9. 2010 Tales from the Future (2010) movie poster Tales from the Future as Self · Documentary
  10. 2009 The Curious Birth of Benjamin Button (2009) movie poster The Curious Birth of Benjamin Button as Self · Documentary
  11. 2007 They Are Here: The Real World of the Poltergeists (2007) movie poster They Are Here: The Real World of the Poltergeists as Himself · Documentary
  12. 2006 Searching for Orson (2006) movie poster Searching for Orson as Self · Documentary
  13. 2005 George Lucas: Creating an Empire (2005) movie poster George Lucas: Creating an Empire as Self · Documentary
  14. 2003 Indiana Jones: Making the Trilogy (2003) movie poster Indiana Jones: Making the Trilogy as self · Documentary
  15. 2003 Behind the Ears: The True Story of Roger Rabbit (2003) movie poster Behind the Ears: The True Story of Roger Rabbit as Self · Documentary
  16. 2000 The Sixth Sense: Rules and Clues (2000) movie poster The Sixth Sense: Rules and Clues as Self · Thriller
  17. 1999 The Last Picture Show: A Look Back (1999) movie poster The Last Picture Show: A Look Back as Self · Documentary
  18. 1993 Alive: 20 Years Later (1993) movie poster Alive: 20 Years Later as Self - Director · Documentary
  19. 1991 Picture This: The Times of Peter Bogdanovich in Archer City, Texas (1991) movie poster Picture This: The Times of Peter Bogdanovich in Archer City, Texas as Self · Documentary
  20. 1984 The Making of ‘Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom’ (1984) movie poster The Making of ‘Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom’ as Self · Documentary
  21. 1982 The Making of Poltergeist (1982) movie poster The Making of Poltergeist as Self · Tv movie
  22. 1981 The Making of ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark’ (1981) movie poster The Making of ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark’ as Self · Documentary
2 nominations

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.

All movie awards
  • Saturn Awards logo Saturn Awards 1 nomination
  • BAFTA logo BAFTA 1 nomination
Biography

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.

Works with

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).

FAQ

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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