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John Kerry, actor
Actor

John Kerry: Movies & Box Office

films
35
on screen
1972–2023
box office
$20.1M
average score
61
Born
December 11, 1943 (age 82)
Birthplace
Aurora, Colorado, U.S.
Full name
John Forbes Kerry
Citizenship
United States
Occupations
Politician, Diplomat, Businessman, Activist
Years active
1983-1985, 1985-2013, 2013-2017, 2021-present
Spouses
Julia Thorne, Teresa Heinz
Children
2
Career at a glance

John Kerry's Career in Numbers

John Kerry's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres John Kerry works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Summer School Teachers (1974) to Miss Me Yet (2023), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

John Kerry Movies by Decade

  1. 1970s 4
  2. 1980s 1
  3. 1990s 3
  4. 2000s 1
  5. 2010s 5
  6. 2020s 1

The 2010s were John Kerry's busiest decade, with 5 films.

John Kerry Movies by Genre

  • Comedy 4
  • Documentary 3
  • Thriller 2
  • Mystery 1
  • Biography 1
  • Adventure 1
  • Tv movie 1
  • Horror 1
  • Western 1

Comedy is the genre John Kerry has worked in most, with 4 films, ahead of documentary (3).

John Kerry Career Milestones

Biggest box office hit
An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power $5.43M worldwide
Best-rated film
An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power Movie Echo Score 76
Newest film
Miss Me Yet 2023
35 credits

John Kerry Filmography: Every Movie

Every film John Kerry is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 61. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

John Kerry in Documentaries & Specials

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  1. 2022 Year One: A Political Odyssey (2022) movie poster Year One: A Political Odyssey as Self · Documentary
  2. 2018 Above Majestic (2018) movie poster Above Majestic as Self (archive footage) · Documentary Movie Echo Score: 43
  3. 2018 John McCain: For Whom the Bell Tolls (2018) movie poster John McCain: For Whom the Bell Tolls as Self (archive footage) · Documentary
  4. 2018 Pope Francis - A Man of His Word (2018) movie poster Pope Francis - A Man of His Word as Self · Biography Movie Echo Score: 66
  5. 2018 The Final Year (2018) movie poster The Final Year as Self · Documentary Movie Echo Score: 64
  6. 2017 The Newspaperman: The Life and Times of Ben Bradlee (2017) movie poster The Newspaperman: The Life and Times of Ben Bradlee as Self (archive footage) · Tv movie
  7. 2017 The Words That Built America (2017) movie poster The Words That Built America as Self - Reader: The Constitution · Documentary
  8. 2017 The 44th President: In His Own Words (2017) movie poster The 44th President: In His Own Words as Self · Tv movie
  9. 2016 Rio 2016 Olympic Opening Ceremony: A New World (2016) movie poster Rio 2016 Olympic Opening Ceremony: A New World as Self · Documentary
  10. 2016 Meet the Donors: Does Money Talk? (2016) movie poster Meet the Donors: Does Money Talk? as Self (archive footage) · Documentary
  11. 2016 The Occupation of the American Mind (2016) movie poster The Occupation of the American Mind as Self (archive footage) · Documentary
  12. 2014 Nixon by Nixon: In His Own Words (2014) movie poster Nixon by Nixon: In His Own Words as Self (archive footage) · History
  13. 2013 Our Nixon (2013) movie poster Our Nixon as Self · Documentary
  14. 2010 Climate Refugees (2010) movie poster Climate Refugees as Self · Documentary
  15. 2007 Run Granny Run (2007) movie poster Run Granny Run as Self(archive footage) · Documentary
  16. 2004 Celsius 41.11 (2004) movie poster Celsius 41.11 as Self (archive footage) · Documentary
  17. 2004 The Power of Nightmares (2004) movie poster The Power of Nightmares as Himself (archive footage) · Documentary
  18. 1992 Commercial Entertainment Product (1992) movie poster Commercial Entertainment Product as Self (archive footage) · Music
  19. 1987 A Stitch for Time (1987) movie poster A Stitch for Time as Himself · Documentary
  20. 1972 Winter Soldier (1972) movie poster Winter Soldier as Self · Documentary
Biography

Who Is John Kerry?

John Kerry was born in Aurora, Colorado, U.S. in 1943 and is 82 years old. Credited on films since 1972, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

John Kerry was born on December 11, 1943. He began his political career serving as the Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts from 1983 to 1985, and as a United States Senator from Massachusetts from 1985 to 2013. Kerry was known for his leadership in foreign policy and was appointed by President Obama as the 68th United States Secretary of State, during which he served from 2013 - 2017. One of Kerry's significant contributions during his time in office was his successful negotiation of the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action on Iran's nuclear program, as well as the Paris Agreement on climate change. He played significant roles as Congressional chairmanships including Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee from 2009 - 2013. Active military service was another facet of Kerry's life. He served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War, earning multiple decorations for his service, including a Silver Star, a Bronze Star, and three Purple Hearts. Kerry remained a political and diplomatic figure after his term as Secretary of State. In 2020, he was appointed by President Joe Biden as the Special Presidential Envoy for Climate.

Works with

Who John Kerry Makes Movies With

The actors and directors John Kerry shares the most films with. Barack Obama comes first, with 10 films together, followed by George W. Bush (8).

FAQ

John Kerry: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has John Kerry been in?

John Kerry is credited on 35 films, from 1972 to 2023. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is John Kerry's highest-grossing movie?

Pope Francis - A Man of His Word (2018) is John Kerry's biggest box office hit, with $8.61M worldwide, ahead of An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power (2017) ($5.43M). Across every film with box office figures, John Kerry's movies have made $20.1M.

John Kerry's biggest hits

What is the best John Kerry movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, John Kerry's best-rated film is An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power (2017) with a score of 76, followed by Pope Francis - A Man of His Word (2018) (66).

Best John Kerry movies, ranked

How old is John Kerry?

John Kerry is 82 years old, born on December 11, 1943 in Aurora, Colorado, U.S..

What is John Kerry's newest movie?

The most recent film on John Kerry's filmography is Miss Me Yet (2023).

Who does John Kerry work with most often?

John Kerry shares the most films with Barack Obama (10 films), George W. Bush (8 films) and Donald Trump (6 films).

The Best John Kerry Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 35 credits.

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