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Jermaine Fowler, actor
Actor

Jermaine Fowler: Movies & Box Office

films
20
on screen
2015–2026
box office
$62M
average score
65
Born
May 16, 1988 (age 38)
Birthplace
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Citizenship
American
Occupations
Actor, comedian, producer, writer
Years active
2012-present
Known for

The Best Jermaine Fowler Movies

The highest-rated films Jermaine Fowler is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Sorry to Bother You (2018) scores highest, at 83. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

Full ranking
Career at a glance

Jermaine Fowler's Career in Numbers

Jermaine Fowler's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Jermaine Fowler works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Long Live the Royals (2015) to Night Patrol (2026), and the 2020s were the busiest decade.

Jermaine Fowler Movies by Decade

  1. 2010s 3
  2. 2020s 16

The 2020s were Jermaine Fowler's busiest decade, with 16 films.

Jermaine Fowler Movies by Genre

  • Comedy 6
  • Horror 3
  • Thriller 2
  • Drama 2
  • Action 1
  • Mystery 1
  • Fantasy 1
  • Biography 1
  • Sci-Fi 1
  • Animation 1

Comedy is the genre Jermaine Fowler has worked in most, with 6 films, ahead of horror (3).

Jermaine Fowler Career Milestones

First film
Long Live the Royals 2015
Biggest box office hit
Sorry to Bother You $18.2M worldwide
Best-rated film
Judas and the Black Messiah Movie Echo Score 83
Newest film
Night Patrol 2026
20 credits

Jermaine Fowler Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Jermaine Fowler is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 65. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Jermaine Fowler in Documentaries & Specials

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  1. 2015 Jermaine Fowler: Give ’Em Hell, Kid (2015) movie poster Jermaine Fowler: Give ’Em Hell, Kid as Himself · Comedy
Biography

Who Is Jermaine Fowler?

Jermaine Fowler was born in Washington, D.C., U.S. in 1988 and is 38 years old. Credited on films since 2015, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Jermaine Fowler (born May 16, 1988) is a well-known American actor, comedian, producer, and writer. He has achieved considerable recognition for his various roles, most notably that of King Akeem Joffer's long-lost son Prince Lavelle Junson in the 2021 romantic comedy film 'Coming 2 America', as well as Franco Wicks on the CBS sitcom television series 'Superior Donuts'. Born and raised in Washington D.C, and Hyattsville, Maryland, Fowler kick-started his career primarily as a stand-up comedian, often performing at open-mic nights in Times Square, New York City, where he moved at the age of 20.

His professional journey in the entertainment industry began in earnest in 2012 when he started touring the country performing at comedy clubs and colleges. In subsequent years, he diversified his portfolio, moving on to writing, producing, and starring in his own pilots. His versatility shone in his performances in Mtv2’s 'Guy Code' and 'Friends of the People’, stretching across two seasons on TruTV. In 2015, he produced and starred in his debut comedy special, 'Give 'Em Hell, Kid', licensing it to Showtime. Fowler continued to broaden his horizon in 2017 when he became an executive producer and star of the CBS sitcom 'Superior Donuts’. His varied repertoire over the years is a testament to Fowler’s exceptional talent and his ability to create compelling narratives across different platforms and genres.

Works with

Who Jermaine Fowler Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Jermaine Fowler shares the most films with. Judy Greer comes first, with 2 films together, followed by Raymond Ablack (2).

FAQ

Jermaine Fowler: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has Jermaine Fowler been in?

Jermaine Fowler is credited on 20 films, from 2015 to 2026. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Jermaine Fowler's highest-grossing movie?

Sorry to Bother You (2018) is Jermaine Fowler's biggest box office hit, with $18.2M worldwide, ahead of The Blackening (2023) ($18.2M). Across every film with box office figures, Jermaine Fowler's movies have made $62M.

Jermaine Fowler's biggest hits

What is the best Jermaine Fowler movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Jermaine Fowler's best-rated film is Judas and the Black Messiah (2021) with a score of 83, followed by Sorry to Bother You (2018) (83).

Best Jermaine Fowler movies, ranked

How old is Jermaine Fowler?

Jermaine Fowler is 38 years old, born on May 16, 1988 in Washington, D.C., U.S..

What is Jermaine Fowler's newest movie?

The most recent film on Jermaine Fowler's filmography is Faces of Death (2026).

Who does Jermaine Fowler work with most often?

Jermaine Fowler shares the most films with Judy Greer (2 films), Raymond Ablack (2 films) and Zoey Deutch (2 films).

The Best Jermaine Fowler Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 20 credits.

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