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Paul Raci, actor
Actor

Paul Raci: Movies, Awards & Box Office

films
10
on screen
1987–2024
box office
$7.52M
award win
1
average score
66
Born
April 7, 1948 (age 78)
Birthplace
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Citizenship
United States
Occupations
Actor
Years active
1987-present
Known for

The Best Paul Raci Movies

The highest-rated films Paul Raci is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Sing Sing (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

Paul Raci's Career in Numbers

Paul Raci's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Paul Raci works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Rent-a-Cop (1987) to This Is Me…Now (2024), and the 2020s were the busiest decade.

Paul Raci Movies by Decade

  1. 1980s 2
  2. 2010s 2
  3. 2020s 6

The 2020s were Paul Raci's busiest decade, with 6 films.

Paul Raci Movies by Genre

  • Drama 4
  • Action 3
  • Comedy 1
  • Music 1
  • Adventure 1

Drama is the genre Paul Raci has worked in most, with 4 films, ahead of action (3).

Paul Raci Career Milestones

First film
Rent-a-Cop 1987
Biggest box office hit
Sing Sing $5.34M worldwide
Best-rated film
Sing Sing Movie Echo Score 83
Newest film
This Is Me…Now 2024
10 credits

Paul Raci Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Paul Raci is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 66. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

1 win · 4 nominations

Paul Raci: Awards & Nominations

1 win from 4 nominations across 4 award bodies, from 2021 to 2021. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.

All movie awards
  • Spirit Awards logo Spirit Awards 1 win from 1 nomination
  • Oscars logo Oscars 1 nomination
  • BAFTA logo BAFTA 1 nomination
  • Critics' Choice logo Critics' Choice 1 nomination
Biography

Who Is Paul Raci?

Paul Raci was born in Chicago, Illinois, U.S. in 1948 and is 78 years old. Credited on films since 1987, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Paul Raci was born on April 7, 1948 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Laurel and Mitchell Raci, a family of Polish descent whose original surname was Racibożyński. Raised as the hearing son of deaf parents, he became fluently bilingual in spoken English and American Sign Language, an ability that would later inform his most celebrated performances. After high school he enlisted in the United States Navy, serving as a Hospital Corpsman and attaining the rank of Petty Officer Second Class (HM2). From 1969 to 1973 he was stationed aboard the aircraft carrier USS Coral Sea, completing two tours in Vietnam, an experience that instilled a disciplined work ethic and a deep empathy for marginalized voices. Following his military service, Raci turned to the performing arts, honing his craft on stage and gradually emerging in small television roles on shows such as Baskets and Parks and Recreation. His quiet dedication and authentic presence caught the eye of casting directors seeking genuine representation of deaf characters, culminating in his breakthrough role as Joe, the deaf mentor in the critically acclaimed film Sound of Metal (2020). Sound of Metal earned him the National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actor, an Independent Spirit Award, and nominations for the BAFTA and Academy Awards, marking him as one of the most compelling character actors of his generation. In 2021 Raci was selected by Nigerian singer‑producer BJ Sam to represent the United States in the inaugural universal Christmas music project, collaborating with global icons such as Bollywood’s Jaspinder Narula, Ghanaian singer Diana Hopeson, and Swiss actress Christina Zurbrügg. This cross‑cultural endeavor highlighted Raci’s willingness to bridge artistic worlds and celebrate inclusive storytelling, reinforcing his reputation as a versatile talent whose career continues to evolve.

Works with

Who Paul Raci Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Paul Raci shares the most films with. Lauren Ridloff comes first, with 2 films together, followed by Riz Ahmed (2).

FAQ

Paul Raci: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has Paul Raci been in?

Paul Raci is credited on 10 films, from 1987 to 2024. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Paul Raci's highest-grossing movie?

Sing Sing (2024) is Paul Raci's biggest box office hit, with $5.34M worldwide, ahead of The Mother (2023) ($535K). Across every film with box office figures, Paul Raci's movies have made $7.52M.

Paul Raci's biggest hits

What is the best Paul Raci movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Paul Raci's best-rated film is Sing Sing (2024) with a score of 83, followed by Sound of Metal (2019) (82).

Best Paul Raci movies, ranked

Has Paul Raci won an Oscar?

Paul Raci has been nominated for an Oscar but has not won one yet. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Paul Raci has 1 win from 4 nominations.

How old is Paul Raci?

Paul Raci is 78 years old, born on April 7, 1948 in Chicago, Illinois, U.S..

What is Paul Raci's newest movie?

The most recent film on Paul Raci's filmography is Sing Sing (2024).

Who does Paul Raci work with most often?

Paul Raci shares the most films with Lauren Ridloff (2 films), Riz Ahmed (2 films) and Mathieu Amalric (2 films).

The Best Paul Raci Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 10 credits.

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