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Michael Pitt, actor
Actor

Michael Pitt: Movies & Box Office

films
20
on screen
1998–2024
box office
$766M
average score
54
Born
April 10, 1981 (age 45)
Birthplace
West Orange, New Jersey, U.S.
Full name
Michael Carmen Pitt
Citizenship
American
Occupations
Actor, model, musician, director
Years active
1997-present
Spouses
Asia Argento (2003–2004), Jamie Bochert (2004–2014)
Known for

The Best Michael Pitt Movies

The highest-rated films Michael Pitt is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Day of the Fight (2024) scores highest, at 83. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

Full ranking
Career at a glance

Michael Pitt's Career in Numbers

Michael Pitt's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Michael Pitt works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Hi-Life (1998) to Asphalt City (2024), and the 2000s were the busiest decade.

Michael Pitt Movies by Decade

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

The 2000s were Michael Pitt's busiest decade, with 6 films.

Michael Pitt Movies by Genre

  • Drama 8
  • Action 3
  • Comedy 3
  • Thriller 2
  • Crime 1
  • Biography 1

Drama is the genre Michael Pitt has worked in most, with 8 films, ahead of action (3).

Michael Pitt Career Milestones

First film
Hi-Life 1998
Biggest box office hit
Detective Chinatown 2 $544M worldwide
Best-rated film
Day of the Fight Movie Echo Score 83
Newest film
Asphalt City 2024
20 credits

Michael Pitt Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Michael Pitt is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 54. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Michael Pitt?

Michael Pitt was born in West Orange, New Jersey, U.S. in 1981 and is 45 years old. Credited on films since 1998, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Michael Carmen Pitt, born on April 10, 1981, is a renowned American actor, model, and musician. He appeared in multiple films like Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001), Bully (2001), Murder by Numbers (2002), The Dreamers (2003), Last Days (2005), Silk (2007), Funny Games (2007), I Origins (2014), and Ghost in the Shell (2017). On TV, he portrayed Henry Parker in Dawson's Creek (1999–2000), Jimmy Darmody in HBO's series Boardwalk Empire (2010–2011), and Mason Verger in NBC's Hannibal's season 2 (2014).

Pitt, son of an auto mechanic and a waitress, was born in West Orange, New Jersey. He dropped out of high school and has a mixed Italian, Irish, and English descent. His acting career extends from the big screen to television and theatre. His unique film choices, described as very controversial and bold by Pitt himself, have earned much artistic acclaim. Pitt takes pride in turning towards roles that are not simply for commercial success but those that create art, challenge the audience, and contribute to a project that he is proud of. His diverse acting portfolio ranges from playing a homeless man in Delirious to a biotech scientist in I Origins. Pitt starred as the villainous hacker Kuze in the film Ghost in the Shell (2017) alongside Scarlett Johansson. In addition to acting, Pitt also has a musical band called Pagoda and has directed movies and music videos. Recently, he directed a film in Italy called Nocturnal, though its release date is not set yet.

Works with

Who Michael Pitt Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Michael Pitt shares the most films with. Ron Perlman comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Louis Garrel (2).

FAQ

Michael Pitt: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has Michael Pitt been in?

Michael Pitt is credited on 20 films, from 1998 to 2024. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Michael Pitt's highest-grossing movie?

Detective Chinatown 2 (2018) is Michael Pitt's biggest box office hit, with $544M worldwide, ahead of Ghost in the Shell (2017) ($170M). Across every film with box office figures, Michael Pitt's movies have made $766M.

Michael Pitt's biggest hits

What is the best Michael Pitt movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Michael Pitt's best-rated film is Day of the Fight (2024) with a score of 83, followed by Detective Chinatown 2 (2018) (64).

Best Michael Pitt movies, ranked

How old is Michael Pitt?

Michael Pitt is 45 years old, born on April 10, 1981 in West Orange, New Jersey, U.S..

What is Michael Pitt's newest movie?

The most recent film on Michael Pitt's filmography is Day of the Fight (2024), in the role of Mike Flannigan.

Who does Michael Pitt work with most often?

Michael Pitt shares the most films with Ron Perlman (3 films), Louis Garrel (2 films) and Isiah Whitlock Jr (2 films).

The Best Michael Pitt Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 20 credits.

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