Actor & Director

Louis C.K.: Movies & Box Office

films: 49
as director: 9
on screen: 1990–2024
box office: $1.28B
average score: 74

Born: September 12, 1967 (age 59)
Birthplace: Washington, D.C., U.S.
Full name: Louis Alfred Székely
Citizenship: American, Mexican
Occupations: Stand-up comedian, actor, filmmaker
Years active: 1984-present
Spouses: Alix Bailey
Children: 2

Biggest hits

The Best Louis C.K. Movies

The films of Louis C.K. that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: The Secret Life of Pets (2016) leads with $876M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.

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Career at a glance

Louis C.K.'s Career in Numbers

Louis C.K.'s films in numbers — as an actor and a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Louis C.K. works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Caesar’s Salad (1990) to Adrienne Iapalucci: The Dark Queen (2024), and the 1990s were the busiest decade.

Louis C.K. Movies by Decade

1990s 9
2000s 4
2010s 8
2020s 5

The 1990s were Louis C.K.'s busiest decade, with 9 films.

Louis C.K. Movies by Genre

Comedy 14
Drama 3
Tv movie 1
Adventure 1
Biography 1
Documentary 1

Comedy is the genre Louis C.K. has worked in most, with 14 films, ahead of drama (3).

Louis C.K. Career Milestones

First film: Caesar’s Salad 1990
Biggest box office hit: The Secret Life of Pets $876M worldwide
Best-rated film: Sincerely Louis C.K. Movie Echo Score 86
Newest film: Adrienne Iapalucci: The Dark Queen 2024

49 credits

Louis C.K. Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Louis C.K. is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 9 as director and 17 as actor. Rated films average a score of 74. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Movies Directed by Louis C.K.

Louis C.K. Movies as an Actor

Louis C.K. in Documentaries & Specials

Biography

Who Is Louis C.K.?

Louis C.K. was born in Washington, D.C., U.S. in 1967 and is 59 years old. Credited on films since 1990, as both an actor and a director. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Louis Alfred Székely (/ˈluːi ˌseɪˈkeɪ/; born September 12, 1967), known professionally as Louis C.K. (/ˈluːi ˌsiːˈkeɪ/), is an American stand-up comedian, actor and filmmaker. C.K. started his career in the 1990s, writing for comedians including David Letterman, Conan O'Brien, Dana Carvey, and Chris Rock. He turned to directing surreal short films and two features—Tomorrow Night (1998) and Pootie Tang (2001). In 2001, C.K. released his debut comedy album, Live in Houston, and became one of the first performers to offer direct-to-fan sales of tickets to his stand-up shows and DRM-free video concert downloads via his website. He enjoyed considerable success, releasing nine comedy albums, often directing and editing his specials as well. His specials include Shameless (2007), Chewed Up (2008), Hilarious (2010), and Oh My God (2013).

In 2010, C.K. gained prominence and acclaim for his FX semi-autobiographical comedy-drama series Louie (2010–2015), which he created, directed, and starred in. However, he faced considerable setbacks in 2017 when he admitted to several incidents of sexual misconduct. C.K. returned to stand-up comedy in 2018, and in 2019, he announced an international tour. He has also released the specials Sincerely Louis CK (2020) and Sorry (2021) on his website, receiving a Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album for the former.

Works with

Who Louis C.K. Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Louis C.K. shares the most films with. Amy Poehler comes first, with 4 films together, followed by Chris Rock (3).

FAQ

Louis C.K.: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has Louis C.K. been in?

Louis C.K. is credited on 49 films, from 1990 to 2024. 17 of them as an actor and 9 as a director. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Louis C.K.'s highest-grossing movie?

The Secret Life of Pets (2016) is Louis C.K.'s biggest box office hit, with $876M worldwide, ahead of American Hustle (2013) ($251M). Across every film with box office figures, Louis C.K.'s movies have made $1.28B.

Louis C.K.'s biggest hits

What is the best Louis C.K. movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Louis C.K.'s best-rated film is Sincerely Louis C.K. (2020) with a score of 86, followed by Fourth of July (2022) (83).

Best Louis C.K. movies, ranked

How old is Louis C.K.?

Louis C.K. is 59 years old, born on September 12, 1967 in Washington, D.C., U.S..

What is Louis C.K.'s newest movie?

The most recent film on Louis C.K.'s filmography is Adrienne Iapalucci: The Dark Queen (2024), which Louis C.K. directed.

Who does Louis C.K. work with most often?

Louis C.K. shares the most films with Amy Poehler (4 films), Chris Rock (3 films) and Robert Smigel (3 films).

The Best Louis C.K. Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 49 credits.

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