Actor

Gil Bellows: Movies & Box Office

films: 59
on screen: 1994–2026
box office: $159M
average score: 54

Born: June 28, 1967 (age 59)
Birthplace: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Citizenship: Canada
Occupations: Actor, Producer, Screenwriter, Director
Years active: 1988-present
Spouses: Rya Kihlstedt
Children: 2

Known for

The Best Gil Bellows Movies

The highest-rated films Gil Bellows is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Voicemails for Isabelle (2026) scores highest, at 70. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

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Career at a glance

Gil Bellows's Career in Numbers

Gil Bellows's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Gil Bellows works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Love and a .45 (1994) to Voicemails for Isabelle (2026), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Gil Bellows Movies by Decade

1990s 7
2000s 15
2010s 28
2020s 8

The 2010s were Gil Bellows's busiest decade, with 28 films.

Gil Bellows Movies by Genre

Drama 18
Thriller 13
Comedy 9
Tv movie 3
Sci-Fi 3
Action 2
Family 2
Adventure 2
Mystery 1
Crime 1

Drama is the genre Gil Bellows has worked in most, with 18 films, ahead of thriller (13).

Gil Bellows Career Milestones

First film: Love and a .45 1994
Biggest box office hit: Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark $105M worldwide
Best-rated film: Voicemails for Isabelle Movie Echo Score 70
Newest film: Voicemails for Isabelle 2026

59 credits

Gil Bellows Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Gil Bellows is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 54. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Gil Bellows Movies as an Actor

Gil Bellows in Documentaries & Specials

1996 Looking for Richard as Self · Documentary Worldwide box office: $1.41M

Biography

Who Is Gil Bellows?

Gil Bellows was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada in 1967 and is 59 years old. Credited on films since 1994, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Gil Bellows is a talented and prolific Canadian actor, producer, screenwriter, and director. Born on June 28, 1967, he kick-started his acting career in films and television after graduating from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. Bellows was able to grab the critical acclaim for his stage performances in 'The Snake and the Vein', 'Flaubert's Latest', and his first starring role in 'Love and a .45'. He gained wide fame for his brilliant performance as Tommy in 'The Shawshank Redemption' which was nominated for seven Academy Awards, including “Best Picture” and is often considered as one of the greatest films ever made.

Bellows is also known for his stunning role as Billy Thomas in the popular Fox’s legal dramedy series 'Ally McBeal'. His character played a key role in making the show reach a record-breaking viewership of nearly 17 million viewers. Besides acting, Bellows also holds commendable achievements as a producer. Some of his notable works include 'Temple Grandin' which garnered him both a Primetime Emmy Award and a Peabody Award. He also produced, starred in, co-wrote, and co-directed the film '3 Days in Havana'. His recent television roles include appearances in 'Smallville', 'American Gods', 'Chucky', and 'Alert: Missing Persons Unit'.

Works with

Who Gil Bellows Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Gil Bellows shares the most films with. Carla Gugino comes first, with 5 films together, followed by Lauren Lee Smith (3).

FAQ

Gil Bellows: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has Gil Bellows been in?

Gil Bellows is credited on 59 films, from 1994 to 2026. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Gil Bellows's highest-grossing movie?

Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (2019) is Gil Bellows's biggest box office hit, with $105M worldwide, ahead of House at the End of the Street (2012) ($44.3M). Across every film with box office figures, Gil Bellows's movies have made $159M.

Gil Bellows's biggest hits

What is the best Gil Bellows movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Gil Bellows's best-rated film is Voicemails for Isabelle (2026) with a score of 70, followed by Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (2019) (67).

Best Gil Bellows movies, ranked

How old is Gil Bellows?

Gil Bellows is 59 years old, born on June 28, 1967 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

What is Gil Bellows's newest movie?

The most recent film on Gil Bellows's filmography is Voicemails for Isabelle (2026), in the role of Dad.

Who does Gil Bellows work with most often?

Gil Bellows shares the most films with Carla Gugino (5 films), Lauren Lee Smith (3 films) and Michael Eklund (3 films).

The Best Gil Bellows Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 59 credits.

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