Jimmy Jam: Movies & Filmography
- films
- 6
- on screen
- 1995–2025
- average score
- 80
Jimmy Jam's Career in Numbers
Jimmy Jam's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Jimmy Jam works in most and the milestones along the way.
Jimmy Jam Movies by Decade
- 2020s 1
Jimmy Jam Movies by Genre
- Documentary 1
Documentary is the genre Jimmy Jam has worked in most, with 1 film.
Jimmy Jam Career Milestones
- First film
- Thriller 40 2023
- Best-rated film
- Thriller 40 Movie Echo Score 78
Jimmy Jam Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Jimmy Jam is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 80. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Jimmy Jam Movies as an Actor
1
Jimmy Jam in Documentaries & Specials
5- 2025
Sly Lives! (aka the Burden of Black Genius) as Self · Documentary Movie Echo Score: 81 - 2024
James Brown: Say It Loud as Self · Documentary - 2020
Let’s Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to Prince as Self · History - 2002
It’s Black Entertainment as Self · Documentary - 1995
Michael Jackson’s Scream: HIStory in the Making as Self · Tv movie
Who Jimmy Jam Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Jimmy Jam shares the most films with. Michael Jackson comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Nelson George (2).
Jimmy Jam: Questions & Answers
How many movies Jimmy Jam has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Jimmy Jam been in?
Jimmy Jam is credited on 6 films, from 1995 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is the best Jimmy Jam movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Jimmy Jam's best-rated film is Sly Lives! (aka the Burden of Black Genius) (2025) with a score of 81, followed by Thriller 40 (2023) (78).
Best Jimmy Jam movies, ranked What is Jimmy Jam's newest movie?
The most recent film on Jimmy Jam's filmography is Sly Lives! (aka the Burden of Black Genius) (2025), in the role of Self.
Who does Jimmy Jam work with most often?
Jimmy Jam shares the most films with Michael Jackson (3 films), Nelson George (2 films) and Quincy Jones (2 films).
The Best Jimmy Jam Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 6 credits.
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