Actor

Macon Blair: Movies & Box Office

films: 23
on screen: 1998–2026
box office: $29.3M
average score: 68

Born: January 1, 1974 (age 52)
Birthplace: Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.
Citizenship: American
Occupations: Actor, director, producer, screenwriter, comic book writer
Years active: 2007-present
Spouses: Lee Eddy
Children: 2

Known for

The Best Macon Blair Movies

The highest-rated films Macon Blair is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The Florida Project (2017) scores highest, at 80. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

Full ranking

Career at a glance

Macon Blair's Career in Numbers

Macon Blair's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Macon Blair works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Goldfarb (1998) to Idiots (2026), and the 2020s were the busiest decade.

Macon Blair Movies by Decade

1990s 1
2000s 1
2010s 10
2020s 11

The 2020s were Macon Blair's busiest decade, with 11 films.

Macon Blair Movies by Genre

Drama 8
Comedy 7
Action 3
Crime 1
Biography 1
Adventure 1
Thriller 1
Romance 1

Drama is the genre Macon Blair has worked in most, with 8 films, ahead of comedy (7).

Macon Blair Career Milestones

First film: Goldfarb 1998
Biggest box office hit: The Florida Project $10.9M worldwide
Best-rated film: The Thicket Movie Echo Score 80
Newest film: Idiots 2026

23 credits

Macon Blair Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Macon Blair is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 68. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Macon Blair?

Macon Blair was born in Alexandria, Virginia, U.S. in 1974 and is 52 years old. Credited on films since 1998, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Macon Blair is an American film director, producer, screenwriter, comic book writer, and actor recognized for his roles in the films Blue Ruin (2013) and Green Room (2015), as well as his directorial debut I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore (2017). Macon Blair, born in 1974, began his foray into the world of cinema working with his childhood friend Jeremy Saulnier in 2007 on the film Murder Party. After a successful start, he portrayed Dwight Evans in the critically acclaimed film Blue Ruin in 2013, consequently gaining even more recognition. Continuing his successful collaboration with Saulnier, he starred in the 2015 film Green Room. His multifaceted skills enabled him to co-write and star in the dark comedy Small Crimes that starred Nikolaj Coster-Waldau. He tapped into his directorial skills in I Don't Feel At Home in This World Anymore. His directorial debut premiered at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival and won the festival's Grand Jury Prize. The film was released on Netflix on February 24, 2017. Macon Blair's creative reach extended beyond film as he made his mark in comic writing and created comics for Marvel Comics and Dark Horse Comics. He released a graphic novel Long Road to Liquor City with artist Joe Flood in 2019. On March 24, 2019, Blair showed his versatility by announcing his plans to write and direct a Toxic Avenger reboot for Legendary Pictures.

Works with

Who Macon Blair Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Macon Blair shares the most films with. Lee Eddy comes first, with 8 films together, followed by Peter Dinklage (4).

FAQ

Macon Blair: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has Macon Blair been in?

Macon Blair is credited on 23 films, from 1998 to 2026. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Macon Blair's highest-grossing movie?

The Florida Project (2017) is Macon Blair's biggest box office hit, with $10.9M worldwide, ahead of The Hunt (2020) ($10.6M). Across every film with box office figures, Macon Blair's movies have made $29.3M.

Macon Blair's biggest hits

What is the best Macon Blair movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Macon Blair's best-rated film is The Thicket (2024) with a score of 80, followed by The Florida Project (2017) (80).

Best Macon Blair movies, ranked

How old is Macon Blair?

Macon Blair is 52 years old, born on January 1, 1974 in Alexandria, Virginia, U.S..

What is Macon Blair's newest movie?

The most recent film on Macon Blair's filmography is Idiots (2026), in the role of D.D., his buddy.

Who does Macon Blair work with most often?

Macon Blair shares the most films with Lee Eddy (8 films), Peter Dinklage (4 films) and Jeremy Saulnier (3 films).

The Best Macon Blair Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 23 credits.

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