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Michael Angarano, actor
Actor

Michael Angarano: Movies & Box Office

films
26
on screen
1998–2025
box office
$240M
average score
59
Born
December 3, 1987 (age 38)
Birthplace
Brooklyn, New York City, U.S
Full name
Michael Anthony Angarano
Citizenship
American
Occupations
Actor,director,producer
Years active
1995-present
Spouses
Maya Erskine
Children
2
Known for

The Best Michael Angarano Movies

The highest-rated films Michael Angarano is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Sun Dogs (2018) scores highest, at 70. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

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Career at a glance

Michael Angarano's Career in Numbers

Michael Angarano's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Michael Angarano works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Grace & Glorie (1998) to Sacramento (2025), and the 2000s were the busiest decade.

Michael Angarano Movies by Decade

  1. 1990s 2
  2. 2000s 11
  3. 2010s 11
  4. 2020s 1

The 2000s were Michael Angarano's busiest decade, with 11 films.

Michael Angarano Movies by Genre

  • Drama 14
  • Comedy 3
  • Action 3
  • Thriller 1
  • Romance 1
  • Adventure 1
  • Tv movie 1
  • Family 1

Drama is the genre Michael Angarano has worked in most, with 14 films, ahead of comedy (3).

Michael Angarano Career Milestones

First film
Grace & Glorie 1998
Biggest box office hit
The Forbidden Kingdom $129M worldwide
Best-rated film
Sun Dogs Movie Echo Score 70
Newest film
Sacramento 2025
26 credits

Michael Angarano Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Michael Angarano is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 59. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Michael Angarano in Documentaries & Specials

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  1. 2005 The Making of ‘Lords of Dogtown’ (2005) movie poster The Making of ‘Lords of Dogtown’ as Self · Documentary
Biography

Who Is Michael Angarano?

Michael Angarano was born in Brooklyn, New York City, U.S in 1987 and is 38 years old. Credited on films since 1998, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Michael Anthony Angarano, born on December 3, 1987, is an acclaimed American actor, director, and producer. He became distinguished for his roles in the film 'Music of the Heart' (1999) and the TV series 'Cover Me' (2000–2001). He also played a recurring role as Elliott in the sitcom 'Will & Grace'. Since then he has starred in an array of films such as 'Sky High' (2005), 'The Forbidden Kingdom' (2008), and 'Gentlemen Broncos' (2009). His other notable appearances include 'Haywire' (2011), 'The English Teacher' (2013), 'Sun Dogs' (2017), and 'Oppenheimer' (2023). In addition to his film career, he has also made his mark on the small screen with shows like 'I'm Dying Up Here' (2017–2018) and 'This Is Us', earning a Primetime Emmy Award nomination in 2019. Angarano's early life was based in Brooklyn, New York City, born to Michael and Doreen Angarano. He is of Italian descent and his family owns a dance studio in California, where he graduated high school.

In the late 90s, he was a finalist for young Anakin Skywalker in 'Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace'. Not long after, he bagged a role in Cameron Crowe's 'Almost Famous' in 2000. Major film roles followed in 'Little Secrets', 'Maniac Magee', 'The Bondage', 'Black Irish', and 'Snow Angels' among others. For his role in 'The Forbidden Kingdom', he underwent intensive martial arts training in China with action choreographer Woo-Ping Yuen. On television, Angarano reprised his role as Elliott on 'Will & Grace' and made notable appearances in '24', 'The Knick', and 'I'm Dying Up Here'. Away from the screens, he has been in relationships with actresses Kristen Stewart and Juno Temple. He confirmed his relationship with American actress Maya Erskine in 2019, and they were engaged in November 2020. The couple has a son born in 2021 and were expecting a daughter as of April 2024.

Works with

Who Michael Angarano Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Michael Angarano shares the most films with. Emma Roberts comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Kristen Stewart (2).

FAQ

Michael Angarano: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has Michael Angarano been in?

Michael Angarano is credited on 26 films, from 1998 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Michael Angarano's highest-grossing movie?

The Forbidden Kingdom (2008) is Michael Angarano's biggest box office hit, with $129M worldwide, ahead of Sky High (2005) ($86.4M). Across every film with box office figures, Michael Angarano's movies have made $240M.

Michael Angarano's biggest hits

What is the best Michael Angarano movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Michael Angarano's best-rated film is Sun Dogs (2018) with a score of 70, followed by Sacramento (2025) (68).

Best Michael Angarano movies, ranked

How old is Michael Angarano?

Michael Angarano is 38 years old, born on December 3, 1987 in Brooklyn, New York City, U.S.

What is Michael Angarano's newest movie?

The most recent film on Michael Angarano's filmography is Sacramento (2025), in the role of Rickey.

Who does Michael Angarano work with most often?

Michael Angarano shares the most films with Emma Roberts (3 films), Kristen Stewart (2 films) and Michael Cera (2 films).

The Best Michael Angarano Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 26 credits.

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