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Glen Powell, actor
Actor

Glen Powell: Movies, Awards & Box Office

films
19
on screen
2005–2026
box office
$3.24B
nomination
1
average score
67
Born
October 21, 1988 (age 37)
Birthplace
Austin, Texas, U.S.
Full name
Glen Thomas Powell Jr.
Citizenship
American
Occupations
Actor
Years active
2003-present
Known for

The Best Glen Powell Movies

The highest-rated films Glen Powell is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Top Gun: Maverick (2022) scores highest, at 83. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

Full ranking
Career at a glance

Glen Powell's Career in Numbers

Glen Powell's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Glen Powell works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Into the West (2005) to How to Make a Killing (2026), and the 2020s were the busiest decade.

Glen Powell Movies by Decade

  1. 2000s 2
  2. 2010s 8
  3. 2020s 9

The 2020s were Glen Powell's busiest decade, with 9 films.

Glen Powell Movies by Genre

  • Action 6
  • Drama 5
  • Comedy 4
  • Animation 1
  • Adventure 1
  • Horror 1

Action is the genre Glen Powell has worked in most, with 6 films, ahead of drama (5).

Glen Powell Career Milestones

First film
Into the West 2005
Biggest box office hit
Top Gun: Maverick $1.5B worldwide
Best-rated film
Top Gun: Maverick Movie Echo Score 83
Newest film
How to Make a Killing 2026
19 credits

Glen Powell Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Glen Powell is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 67. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

1 nomination

Glen Powell: Awards & Nominations

1 nomination across 1 award body. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.

All movie awards
Biography

Who Is Glen Powell?

Glen Powell was born in Austin, Texas, U.S. in 1988 and is 37 years old. Credited on films since 2005, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Glen Thomas Powell Jr., born October 21, 1988, is an American actor who commenced his career with minutiae in television and films such as Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over and Fast Food Nation. Notable roles include the comedy-horror series Scream Queens, the teen comedy Everybody Wants Some!!, the romantic comedy Set It Up, and performances as astronaut John Glenn in Hidden Figures and aviator Tom Hudner in Devotion. Powell gained wider recognition for starring in Top Gun: Maverick and the romantic comedy Anyone but You. He has also co-written, produced, and starred in the dark comedy Hit Man.

Raised in Austin, Texas, Powell started pursuing acting seriously while working with Antonio Banderas and Sylvester Stallone in Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over. He made a switch to Los Angeles, where he managed to get minor roles in TV series alongside small credits in films. From 2014, he began receiving significant roles in feature films like The Expendables 3. His fame escalated after his role in Set it Up, making him a sought-after name in the industry. He worked as a voice actor in the animated film Apollo 10 1⁄2: A Space Age Childhood and played a naval officer Tom Hudner in Devotion. Powell's much-praised performance in Hit Man announced him as a movie star and a filmmaking force to contend with. He also starred in Twisters, a sequel to the 1996 film Twister, receiving positive reviews.

Works with

Who Glen Powell Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Glen Powell shares the most films with. Katy M. O'Brian comes first, with 2 films together, followed by Josh Brolin (2).

FAQ

Glen Powell: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has Glen Powell been in?

Glen Powell is credited on 19 films, from 2005 to 2026. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Glen Powell's highest-grossing movie?

Top Gun: Maverick (2022) is Glen Powell's biggest box office hit, with $1.5B worldwide, ahead of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026) ($1.01B). Across every film with box office figures, Glen Powell's movies have made $3.24B.

Glen Powell's biggest hits

What is the best Glen Powell movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Glen Powell's best-rated film is Top Gun: Maverick (2022) with a score of 83, followed by Twisters (2024) (78).

Best Glen Powell movies, ranked

Has Glen Powell won an Oscar?

Glen Powell has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Glen Powell has 0 wins from 1 nomination.

How old is Glen Powell?

Glen Powell is 37 years old, born on October 21, 1988 in Austin, Texas, U.S..

What is Glen Powell's newest movie?

The most recent film on Glen Powell's filmography is The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026), in the role of Fox McCloud.

Who does Glen Powell work with most often?

Glen Powell shares the most films with Katy M. O'Brian (2 films), Josh Brolin (2 films) and Jack Black (2 films).

The Best Glen Powell Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 19 credits.

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