Griffin Dunne: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 54
- as director
- 1
- on screen
- 1975–2025
- box office
- $826M
- nomination
- 1
- average score
- 69
- Born
- June 8, 1955 (age 71)
- Birthplace
- New York City, U.S.
- Full name
- Thomas Griffin Dunne
- Citizenship
- American
- Occupations
- Actor, director, producer
- Years active
- 1975-present
- Spouses
- Carey Lowell, Anna Bingemann
- Children
- 1
The Best Griffin Dunne Movies
The highest-rated films Griffin Dunne is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Caught Stealing (2025) scores highest, at 87. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.
Griffin Dunne's Career in Numbers
Griffin Dunne's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Griffin Dunne works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Other Side of the Mountain (1975) to Ex-Husbands (2025), and the 1980s were the busiest decade.
Griffin Dunne Movies by Decade
- 1970s 2
- 1980s 12
- 1990s 12
- 2000s 8
- 2010s 9
- 2020s 4
The 1980s were Griffin Dunne's busiest decade, with 12 films.
Griffin Dunne Movies by Genre
- Comedy 17
- Drama 11
- Romance 7
- Music 2
- Action 2
- Tv movie 2
- Crime 1
- Biography 1
- Sci-Fi 1
- Thriller 1
Comedy is the genre Griffin Dunne has worked in most, with 17 films, ahead of drama (11).
Griffin Dunne Career Milestones
- First film
- The Other Side of the Mountain 1975
- Biggest box office hit
- Ocean's 8 $298M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Caught Stealing Movie Echo Score 87
- Newest film
- Ex-Husbands 2025
Griffin Dunne Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Griffin Dunne is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 1 as director and 46 as actor. Rated films average a score of 69. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Movies Directed by Griffin Dunne
1
Griffin Dunne Movies as an Actor
46- 2025
Caught Stealing as Paul · Comedy Worldwide box office: $33.3M Movie Echo Score: 87 - 2025
Ex-Husbands as Peter Pearce · Comedy Movie Echo Score: 75 - 2022
With/In Volume 2 Comedy - 2020
The Killers: Imploding the Mirage - Apple Music Film as Graham Moore · Music - 2019
Bittersweet Symphony as Griffin · Drama - 2018
Alright Now as Joanne's Father · Drama Worldwide box office: $184 - 2018
Ocean's 8 as Parole Board Officer · Action Worldwide box office: $298M Movie Echo Score: 65 - 2018
Ocean’s Eight as Parole Board Officer · Crime Worldwide box office: $298M Movie Echo Score: 51 - 2016
Touched With Fire Drama Worldwide box office: $146K - 2016
Tumbledown Comedy Worldwide box office: $282K - 2015
Consumed as Peter · Drama Worldwide box office: $20.5K - 2014
Rob the Mob Drama Worldwide box office: $210K - 2013
Dallas Buyers Club Biography Worldwide box office: $55.2M - 2006
Game 6 Drama Worldwide box office: $130K - 2004
Marie and Bruce as Bert · Comedy Worldwide box office: $8.35K - 2002
Cheats as Mr. Davis · Comedy - 2002
Warning: Parental Advisory as Frank Zappa · Drama - 2001
Sounds from a Town I Love Comedy - 2001
The Concert for New York City Music - 2001
Sam the Man as Man in Bathroom · Comedy - 2001
Blonde as Playwright · Drama - 1995
Search and Destroy as Martin Mirkheim · Comedy Worldwide box office: $390K - 1995
The Android Affair as Teach · Sci-Fi - 1994
I Like It Like That as Stephen Price · Romance Worldwide box office: $1.76M - 1993
Partners as Dean Robinson - 1993
Love Matters as Tom · Romance - 1993
The Pickle as Planet Cleveland Man (uncredited) · Comedy Worldwide box office: $84.5K - 1993
Hotel Room as Robert · Drama - 1992
Straight Talk as Alan Riegert · Comedy Worldwide box office: $21.2M - 1991
My Girl Drama Worldwide box office: $59.5M - 1991
Big Girls Don’t Cry… They Get Even as David · Comedy Worldwide box office: $271K - 1991
Once Around as Rob · Comedy Worldwide box office: $14.9M - 1988
Lip Service as Len Burdette · Tv movie - 1988
Me and Him as Bert Uttanzi · Comedy Worldwide box office: $78.8K - 1988
The Big Blue as Duffy · Romance Worldwide box office: $3.99M - 1987
Amazon Women on the Moon as Doctor (segment "Hospital") · Comedy Worldwide box office: $549K - 1987
Amazon Women on the Moon as Doctor (segment "Hospital") · Comedy Worldwide box office: $549K - 1987
Who's That Girl Comedy Worldwide box office: $7.31M - 1985
After Hours Thriller Worldwide box office: $10.6M - 1985
Almost You as Alex Boyer · Romance Worldwide box office: $95K - 1984
Johnny Dangerously Action Worldwide box office: $17.1M - 1983
Cold Feet as Tom Christo · Romance - 1982
Five Minutes For Fighting - 1981
The Fan as Production Assistant · Drama Worldwide box office: $3.08M - 1979
Chilly Scenes of Winter as Dr. Mark · Romance - 1975
The Other Side of the Mountain as Herbie Johnson · Romance
Griffin Dunne in Documentaries & Specials
7- 2025
SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night as Self · Documentary - 2017
Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold as Self - Joan's nephew, Interviewer · Documentary Movie Echo Score: 65 - 2016
Bright Lights: Starring Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds as Self · Documentary - 2009
Beware the Moon: Remembering ‘An American Werewolf in London’ as Self · Documentary - 2008
Dominick Dunne: After the Party as Self · Documentary - 2004
Filming for Your Life: Making ‘After Hours’ as Self · Documentary - 1983
Joan Micklin Silver: Encounters with the New York Director as Self · Documentary
Griffin Dunne: Awards & Nominations
1 nomination across 1 award body. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
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43rd Golden Globe Awards- Griffin Dunne: Nominated Best Actor – Comedy or Musical After Hours
Who Is Griffin Dunne?
Griffin Dunne was born in New York City, U.S. in 1955 and is 71 years old. Credited on films since 1975, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Thomas Griffin Dunne, more popularly known as Griffin Dunne, is an American actor, director, and producer. Dunne, born June 8, 1955, in New York City, kick-started his professional acting career at age 19 with a small supporting role in The Other Side of the Mountain in 1975. He is especially recognized for portraying Jack Goodman in An American Werewolf in London (1981) and Paul Hackett in After Hours (1985). His performance in After Hours garnered him a nomination for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy. Dunne's television appearances span iconic franchises such as Frasier, Saturday Night Live, Alias, and Law & Order: Criminal Intent.
His path first crossed with production during the successful 1982 film Chilly Scenes of Winter. This set the stage for more producing credits, including Baby It's You, After Hours, Running on Empty, and Game 6. His directorial debut came with the 1995 short film, Duke of Groove, which earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Live Action Short Film. Dunne has since directed feature films like Addicted to Love (1997) and Practical Magic (1998). An accomplished writer, he has penned articles for the New York Times, Details Magazine, Porter Magazine, and also released a collection of short stories on Amazon called Air Guitar.
Who Griffin Dunne Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Griffin Dunne shares the most films with. Rosanna Arquette comes first, with 6 films together, followed by Martin Scorsese (4).
Griffin Dunne: Questions & Answers
How many movies Griffin Dunne has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Griffin Dunne been in?
Griffin Dunne is credited on 54 films, from 1975 to 2025. 46 of them as an actor and 1 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 Griffin Dunne's highest-grossing movie?
Ocean's 8 (2018) is Griffin Dunne's biggest box office hit, with $298M worldwide, ahead of Ocean’s Eight (2018) ($298M). Across every film with box office figures, Griffin Dunne's movies have made $826M.
Griffin Dunne's biggest hits What is the best Griffin Dunne movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Griffin Dunne's best-rated film is Caught Stealing (2025) with a score of 87, followed by Ex-Husbands (2025) (75).
Best Griffin Dunne movies, ranked Has Griffin Dunne won an Oscar?
Griffin Dunne has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Griffin Dunne has 0 wins from 1 nomination.
How old is Griffin Dunne?
Griffin Dunne is 71 years old, born on June 8, 1955 in New York City, U.S..
What is Griffin Dunne's newest movie?
The most recent film on Griffin Dunne's filmography is Caught Stealing (2025), in the role of Paul.
Who does Griffin Dunne work with most often?
Griffin Dunne shares the most films with Rosanna Arquette (6 films), Martin Scorsese (4 films) and Phil Hartman (3 films).
The Best Griffin Dunne Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 54 credits.
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