Lewis Black: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 40
- on screen
- 1991–2025
- box office
- $3.55B
- average score
- 73
- Born
- August 30, 1948 (age 78)
- Birthplace
- Washington, D.C., U.S.
- Full name
- Lewis Niles Black
- Citizenship
- American
- Occupations
- stand-up comedian, actor, author, playwright, social critic
- Years active
- 1970s-present
The Best Lewis Black Movies
The films of Lewis Black that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Inside Out 2 (2024) leads with $1.7B. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
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Worldwide box office: $1.7B Inside Out 2 2024 · Animation -
Worldwide box office: $859M Inside Out 2015 · Animation -
Worldwide box office: $859M Inside Out 2015 · Adventure -
Worldwide box office: $65.6M The Hard Way 1991 · Crime -
Worldwide box office: $42.5M Man of the Year 2006 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $23.3M Rock Dog 2017 · Adventure
Lewis Black's Career in Numbers
Lewis Black's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Lewis Black works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Hard Way (1991) to Atrabilious (2025), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.
Lewis Black Movies by Decade
- 1990s 2
- 2000s 5
- 2010s 11
- 2020s 4
The 2010s were Lewis Black's busiest decade, with 11 films.
Lewis Black Movies by Genre
- Comedy 7
- Animation 4
- Documentary 4
- Drama 4
- Adventure 2
- Crime 1
Comedy is the genre Lewis Black has worked in most, with 7 films, ahead of animation (4).
Lewis Black Career Milestones
- First film
- The Hard Way 1991
- Biggest box office hit
- Inside Out 2 $1.7B worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Inside Out 2 Movie Echo Score 80
- Newest film
- Atrabilious 2025
Lewis Black Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Lewis Black is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 73. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Lewis Black Movies as an Actor
22- 2025
Atrabilious as Roy Altman · Comedy - 2024 Inside Out 2 as Anger · Animation Worldwide box office: $1.7B Movie Echo Score: 80
- 2024
Dream Productions as Anger (voice) · Comedy - 2023
Downwind Documentary - 2019
The Last Laugh as Max Becker · Comedy Worldwide box office: $885K Movie Echo Score: 58 - 2017
Imitation Girl as Lew · Drama - 2017 Rock Dog Adventure Worldwide box office: $23.3M
- 2016
Madoff as Gregory Perkins · Drama - 2016
Crisis in Six Scenes as Al · Comedy - 2015
Mind Candy as Anger (voice) · Animation - 2015
Riley’s First Date? as Anger (voice) · Animation - 2015 Inside Out as Anger · Animation Worldwide box office: $859M
- 2015 Inside Out Adventure Worldwide box office: $859M
- 2011
Afghan Luke as Lewis Black · Drama - 2010
Basic Black: The Lewis Black Story Documentary - 2008
History of the Joke as Host · Documentary - 2006
Farce of the Penguins as Jimmy (voice) · Documentary Worldwide box office: $6.83K - 2006 Man of the Year Drama Worldwide box office: $42.5M
- 2005
The Happy Elf as Norbert (voice) · Comedy - 2002
Lewis Black: Taxed Beyond Belief as Professor Black · Comedy - 1993
Joey Breaker as Pete Grimm · Comedy - 1991 The Hard Way as Banker · Crime Worldwide box office: $65.6M
Lewis Black in Documentaries & Specials
18- 2023
Lewis Black: Tragically, I Need You as Self · Comedy - 2021
Too Soon: Comedy After 9/11 as Self · Comedy - 2020
Lewis Black: Thanks For Risking Your Life as Self · Comedy - 2017
Gilbert as Self · Biography Worldwide box office: $8.36K Movie Echo Score: 82 - 2016
Lewis Black: Black to the Future as Self · Comedy - 2014
Comedy Warriors: Healing Through Humor as Self - Coach · Tv movie - 2013
The Improv: 50 Years Behind the Brick Wall as Self · Comedy - 2013
Lewis Black: Old Yeller - Live at the Borgata as Self · Comedy - 2012
Lewis Black: In God We Rust as Self · Comedy - 2011
Give It Up for Greg Giraldo as Self · Comedy - 2010
Kathleen Madigan: Gone Madigan as Self · Comedy - 2010
Teenage Paparazzo as Self · Documentary - 2009
Lewis Black: Stark Raving Black as Self · Comedy - 2008
Comedy Central Roast of Bob Saget as Self · Comedy - 2007
Heckler as Self · Documentary - 2006
Lewis Black: Red, White & Screwed as Self · Comedy - 2004
Lewis Black: Black on Broadway as Self · Comedy - 2003
Lewis Black Unleashed as Self · Comedy
Who Is Lewis Black?
Lewis Black was born in Washington, D.C., U.S. in 1948 and is 78 years old. Credited on films since 1991, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Lewis Niles Black, born August 30, 1948, is an American stand-up comedian and actor. Known for his comedy routines that often escalate into angry rants about history, politics, religion, and cultural trends. He established his name as the host of the Comedy Central series 'Lewis Black's Root of All Evil' and for regular appearances on 'The Daily Show's' 'Back in Black' segment. Frequently voted among the top stand-up comedians of all time by Comedy Central, he has also lent his voice to notable animated films like Pixar's 'Inside Out'.
Beyond his work in stand-up and television, Black has worn many hats over the years. He has been a spokesman for the Aruba Tourism Authority and an 'ambassador for voting rights' for the American Civil Liberties Union. From 2022, he has been the chair of the executive committee and the board of directors of the Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library. His career began in the theatre, acting as a playwright-in-residence and associate artistic director in New York City. Though he is most distinctive for his comedic style, Black has considered George Carlin, Lenny Bruce, Richard Pryor, Lily Tomlin, Bob Newhart and Shelley Berman as his comedic influences.
Who Lewis Black Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Lewis Black shares the most films with. Amy Poehler comes first, with 6 films together, followed by Phyllis Smith (6).
Lewis Black: Questions & Answers
How many movies Lewis Black has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Lewis Black been in?
Lewis Black is credited on 40 films, from 1991 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Lewis Black's highest-grossing movie?
Inside Out 2 (2024) is Lewis Black's biggest box office hit, with $1.7B worldwide, ahead of Inside Out (2015) ($859M). Across every film with box office figures, Lewis Black's movies have made $3.55B.
Lewis Black's biggest hits What is the best Lewis Black movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Lewis Black's best-rated film is Gilbert (2017) with a score of 82, followed by Inside Out 2 (2024) (80).
Best Lewis Black movies, ranked How old is Lewis Black?
Lewis Black is 78 years old, born on August 30, 1948 in Washington, D.C., U.S..
What is Lewis Black's newest movie?
The most recent film on Lewis Black's filmography is Atrabilious (2025), in the role of Roy Altman.
Who does Lewis Black work with most often?
Lewis Black shares the most films with Amy Poehler (6 films), Phyllis Smith (6 films) and Bill Hader (4 films).
The Best Lewis Black Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 40 credits.
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