Patti Smith: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 42
- on screen
- 1970–2025
- box office
- $10.6M
- nomination
- 1
- average score
- 80
- Born
- December 30, 1946 (age 79)
- Birthplace
- Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
- Full name
- Patricia Lee Smith
- Citizenship
- American
- Occupations
- Singer, songwriter, poet, painter, author, photographer
- Years active
- 1967-present
- Spouses
- Fred Sonic Smith
- Children
- 2
Patti Smith's Career in Numbers
Patti Smith's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Patti Smith works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Robert Having His Nipple Pierced (1971) to Turn in the Wound (2024), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.
Patti Smith Movies by Decade
- 1970s 1
- 1980s 1
- 2000s 3
- 2010s 4
- 2020s 1
The 2010s were Patti Smith's busiest decade, with 4 films.
Patti Smith Movies by Genre
- Documentary 8
- Biography 1
- Drama 1
Documentary is the genre Patti Smith has worked in most, with 8 films, ahead of biography (1).
Patti Smith Career Milestones
- First film
- Robert Having His Nipple Pierced 1971
- Best-rated film
- Rolling Thunder Revue: A Bob Dylan Story by Martin Scorsese Movie Echo Score 85
- Newest film
- Turn in the Wound 2024
Patti Smith Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Patti Smith is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 80. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Patti Smith Movies as an Actor
10- 2024
Turn in the Wound Documentary - 2019
Rolling Thunder Revue: A Bob Dylan Story by Martin Scorsese as The Punk Poet · Biography Movie Echo Score: 85 - 2018
Film catastrophe Documentary - 2018
Spheres as Narrator (Voice) · Documentary - 2014
Three Stones for Jean Genet Documentary - 2008
The Passage Clock: For Walter Benjamin as Narrator · Documentary - 2007
NY77: The Coolest Year in Hell Documentary - 2005
Violet of a Thousand Colors as God · Drama - 1984
Rock My Religion Documentary - 1971
Robert Having His Nipple Pierced as Narrator (uncredited) · Documentary
Patti Smith in Documentaries & Specials
32- 2025
Ron Delsener Presents as Self · Documentary - 2023
Werner Herzog - Radical Dreamer as Self · Documentary Worldwide box office: $9.52K Movie Echo Score: 69 - 2022
Patti Smith: Electric Poet as Self (archive footage) · Documentary - 2020
Wim Wenders, Desperado as Self · Documentary - 2020
Now as Self · Documentary Worldwide box office: $294 - 2019
WBCN and the American Revolution as Self · Documentary - 2018
Horses: Patti Smith and Her Band as Herself · Music - 2017
EX LIBRIS: The New York Public Library as Self - 'Live from NYPL' Guest · Documentary Movie Echo Score: 85 - 2014
The 8th Floor as Self · Documentary Worldwide box office: $10.2M - 2014
Bruce Springsteen A MusiCares Tribute as Self · Music - 2013
Another Day, Another Time: Celebrating the Music of ‘Inside Llewyn Davis’ as Self · Music - 2012
Patti Smith - Live at Montreux 2005 as Herself · Music - 2010
The Promise: The Making of Darkness on the Edge of Town as Self · Music - 2009
The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts as Self · Documentary - 2009
Burning Down the House: The Story of CBGB as Self · Music - 2008
One Fast Move or I’m Gone: Kerouac’s Big Sur as Self · Documentary - 2007
365 Day Project as Self · Documentary - 2007
Black White + Gray: A Portrait of Sam Wagstaff and Robert Mapplethorpe as Self · Documentary Worldwide box office: $9.98K - 2006
Annie Leibovitz: Life Through a Lens as Self · Documentary Worldwide box office: $439K - 2005
You’re Gonna Miss Me: A Film About Roky Erickson as Self · Music - 2003
Brian Wilson: On Tour as Self · Documentary - 2002
Jeff Buckley: Everybody Here Wants You as Self · Documentary - 2001
25 Years of Punk as Self (archive footage) · Documentary - 1998
Patti Smith at Anthology Film Archives Febr. 19, 1998 as Self · Documentary - 1998
John Cale: An Exploration of His Life & Music as Self (archive footage) · Documentary - 1997
Scenes from Allen’s Last Three Days on Earth as a Spirit as Self · Documentary - 1983
Burroughs: The Movie as Self · Documentary - 1980
No. 18: Mahagonny as Self · Drama - 1978
Still Moving/Patti Smith as Herself · Documentary - 1976
The Blank Generation as Self · Documentary - 1975
Night Lunch as Self · Documentary - 1970
Chelsea Hotel as Self · Documentary
Patti Smith: Awards & Nominations
1 nomination across 1 award body. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
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72nd Golden Globe Awards- Patti Smith: Nominated Best Original Song Noah
Who Is Patti Smith?
Patti Smith was born in Chicago, Illinois, U.S. in 1946 and is 79 years old. Credited on films since 1970, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Patricia Lee Smith, known as Patti Smith, is an American singer, songwriter, poet, painter, author and photographer. Born on December 30, 1946, she made her mark in the music industry with her distinct fusion of rock and poetry. Her 1975 debut album, Horses, made her an influential member of the New York City-based punk rock movement. In 1978, she achieved wide recognition with her song Because the Night, co-written with Bruce Springsteen. Over the years, Patti has been honored for her contributions to art and culture, including being named a Commander of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French Ministry of Culture in 2005. She was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2007 and even won the National Book Award in 2010 for her memoir Just Kids. Smith's work resonates beyond music and literature, as she is also known for her activism and contribution to visual arts.
Who Patti Smith Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Patti Smith shares the most films with. Lou Reed comes first, with 5 films together, followed by Bruce Springsteen (5).
Patti Smith: Questions & Answers
How many movies Patti Smith has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Patti Smith been in?
Patti Smith is credited on 42 films, from 1970 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Patti Smith's highest-grossing movie?
The 8th Floor (2014) is Patti Smith's biggest box office hit, with $10.2M worldwide, ahead of Annie Leibovitz: Life Through a Lens (2006) ($439K). Across every film with box office figures, Patti Smith's movies have made $10.6M.
Patti Smith's biggest hits What is the best Patti Smith movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Patti Smith's best-rated film is Rolling Thunder Revue: A Bob Dylan Story by Martin Scorsese (2019) with a score of 85, followed by EX LIBRIS: The New York Public Library (2017) (85).
Best Patti Smith movies, ranked Has Patti Smith won an Oscar?
Patti Smith has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Patti Smith has 0 wins from 1 nomination.
How old is Patti Smith?
Patti Smith is 79 years old, born on December 30, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois, U.S..
What is Patti Smith's newest movie?
The most recent film on Patti Smith's filmography is Ron Delsener Presents (2025), in the role of Self.
Who does Patti Smith work with most often?
Patti Smith shares the most films with Lou Reed (5 films), Bruce Springsteen (5 films) and Allen Ginsberg (4 films).
The Best Patti Smith Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 42 credits.
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