Jeff Ricketts: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 7
- on screen
- 2002–2025
- box office
- $5.2M
- average score
- 75
- Born
- July 16, 1941 (age 85)
- Birthplace
- Nebraska City, Nebraska, U.S.
- Full name
- John Joseph Ricketts
- Citizenship
- United States
- Occupations
- Businessman, Investor, Philanthropist, Film producer, Baseball team owner
- Years active
- 1975-present
- Spouses
- Marlene Margaret Volkmer
- Children
- 4
Jeff Ricketts's Career in Numbers
Jeff Ricketts's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Jeff Ricketts works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Chance (2002) to A Town Called Purgatory (2025), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.
Jeff Ricketts Movies by Decade
- 2000s 1
- 2010s 3
- 2020s 3
The 2010s were Jeff Ricketts's busiest decade, with 3 films.
Jeff Ricketts Movies by Genre
- Drama 3
- Sci-Fi 1
- Documentary 1
- Music 1
- Comedy 1
Drama is the genre Jeff Ricketts has worked in most, with 3 films, ahead of sci-fi (1).
Jeff Ricketts Career Milestones
- First film
- Chance 2002
- Biggest box office hit
- Infinity Pool $5.2M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- A Town Called Purgatory Movie Echo Score 90
- Newest film
- A Town Called Purgatory 2025
Jeff Ricketts Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Jeff Ricketts is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 75. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
- 2025
A Town Called Purgatory as Reverend Silas Fist · Drama Movie Echo Score: 90 - 2023
Infinity Pool as Charles · Sci-Fi Worldwide box office: $5.2M Movie Echo Score: 75 - 2022
Alma and Oskar as Manager Carnegie Hall · Drama - 2018
Glossary of Broken Dreams as President Ödem von Horvath · Documentary Movie Echo Score: 61 - 2015
Little Big Voice as Offiizier Grant · Music - 2014
Die Gstettensaga: The Rise of Echsenfriedl as Chairman of Farmers' Association · Comedy - 2002
Chance as Malcolm · Drama
Who Is Jeff Ricketts?
Jeff Ricketts was born in Nebraska City, Nebraska, U.S. in 1941 and is 85 years old. Credited on films since 2002, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
John Joseph "Joe" Ricketts is an American businessman whose entrepreneurial journey began in the mid‑1970s when he and a small group of partners invested $12,500 each to launch First Omaha Securities, a venture that would eventually evolve into the financial powerhouse TD Ameritrade. Born and raised in Nebraska City, Nebraska, he earned a BA from Creighton University in 1968 before immersing himself in the world of securities, demonstrating a keen ability to navigate market fluctuations and leverage emerging technologies. Over the decades he expanded his portfolio far beyond finance, founding High Plains Bison in 2004 to supply premium bison meat, establishing The American Film Company in 2008 to produce historically‑based cinema such as The Conspirator, and launching multiple digital news platforms including DNAinfo.com and Straight Arrow News. In 2009 the Ricketts family entered the sports arena by acquiring a controlling interest in the Chicago Cubs, a move that culminated in a historic 2016 World Series title, ending a 108‑year drought for the franchise. Ricketts’ philanthropic endeavors are equally extensive, ranging from The Ricketts Art Foundation to the Opportunity Education Foundation, reflecting his commitment to education, conservation, and cultural enrichment. A lifelong Republican, he has been active in political advocacy through initiatives like Campaign for Primary Accountability and the Ending Spending Super PAC, often employing his considerable wealth to influence public policy. Despite controversies—including leaked emails in 2019 that sparked criticism—Ricketts has publicly apologized and continued his charitable work. Today he resides in Hoback Basin, Wyoming, and remains a prominent figure in business, philanthropy, and American sports ownership, with an estimated net worth exceeding $4 billion.
Jeff Ricketts: Questions & Answers
How many movies Jeff Ricketts has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Jeff Ricketts been in?
Jeff Ricketts is credited on 7 films, from 2002 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Jeff Ricketts's highest-grossing movie?
Infinity Pool (2023) is Jeff Ricketts's biggest box office hit, with $5.2M worldwide. Across every film with box office figures, Jeff Ricketts's movies have made $5.2M.
Jeff Ricketts's biggest hits What is the best Jeff Ricketts movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Jeff Ricketts's best-rated film is A Town Called Purgatory (2025) with a score of 90, followed by Infinity Pool (2023) (75).
Best Jeff Ricketts movies, ranked How old is Jeff Ricketts?
Jeff Ricketts is 85 years old, born on July 16, 1941 in Nebraska City, Nebraska, U.S..
What is Jeff Ricketts's newest movie?
The most recent film on Jeff Ricketts's filmography is A Town Called Purgatory (2025), in the role of Reverend Silas Fist.
The Best Jeff Ricketts Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 7 credits.
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