Pharrell Williams: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 30
- on screen
- 2001–2025
- box office
- $550M
- average score
- 82
- Born
- April 5, 1973 (age 53)
- Birthplace
- Virginia Beach, Virginia, U.S.
- Full name
- Pharrell Lanscilo Williams
- Citizenship
- United States
- Occupations
- musician, singer, songwriter, rapper, record producer, fashion designer
- Years active
- 1992-present
- Spouses
- Helen Lasichanh
- Children
- 4
Pharrell Williams's Career in Numbers
Pharrell Williams's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Pharrell Williams works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Neptunes Presents: Dude… We’re Going to Rio (2003) to Who Is Stan Smith? (2024), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.
Pharrell Williams Movies by Decade
- 2000s 1
- 2010s 3
- 2020s 1
The 2010s were Pharrell Williams's busiest decade, with 3 films.
Pharrell Williams Movies by Genre
- Documentary 2
- Drama 1
- Music 1
- Comedy 1
Documentary is the genre Pharrell Williams has worked in most, with 2 films, ahead of drama (1).
Pharrell Williams Career Milestones
- First film
- The Neptunes Presents: Dude… We’re Going to Rio 2003
- Biggest box office hit
- The Grinch $539M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- The Apollo Movie Echo Score 83
- Newest film
- Who Is Stan Smith? 2024
Pharrell Williams Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Pharrell Williams is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 82. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Pharrell Williams Movies as an Actor
5Pharrell Williams in Documentaries & Specials
25- 2025
Hans Zimmer & Friends: Diamond in the Desert as Self · Music Worldwide box office: $431K Movie Echo Score: 88 - 2024
Piece By Piece as Self · Animation Worldwide box office: $10.7M Movie Echo Score: 72 - 2020
Holy Calamavote – A Special Performance by Run The Jewels as Self · Music - 2020
Colette, Mon Amour as Self · Documentary - 2020
Graduate Together: America Honors the High School Class of 2020 as Self · Documentary - 2020
One World: Together at Home as Self · Documentary - 2020
500 Days in UCLA (Cut Footage Documentary) as Self (archive footage) · Music - 2019
Beyoncé Presents: Making The Gift as Self · Music - 2019
HOMECOMING: A film by Beyoncé as Self · Music Movie Echo Score: 86 - 2019
Woman in Motion as Self · Documentary Movie Echo Score: 91 - 2017
Jeff Koons as Self · Documentary - 2017
One Love Manchester as Self · Music - 2017
Cherry Bomb: The Documentary as Self · Documentary - 2015
Daft Punk Unchained as Self · Music - 2015
Nile Rodgers: Secrets of a Hitmaker as Self · Documentary - 2015
Stevie Wonder: Songs in the Key of Life - An All-Star Grammy Salute as Self · History - 2014
Wolf: The Documentary as Himself · Documentary - 2014
The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles as Self · Tv movie - 2013
Beyoncé as Self · Music - 2007
Concert for Diana as Self · Documentary - 2006
Team Ice Cream Vol. 1 as Himself · Documentary - 2004
And You Don’t Stop: 30 Years of Hip-Hop as Self · Documentary - 2004
Michael Jackson: The One as Self · Documentary - 2003
The Neptunes: The Eighth Planet as Himself · Music - 2001
Jay-Z: MTV Unplugged as Self · Music
Who Is Pharrell Williams?
Pharrell Williams was born in Virginia Beach, Virginia, U.S. in 1973 and is 53 years old. Credited on films since 2001, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Pharrell Lanscilo Williams, born April 5, 1973 in Virginia Beach, Virginia, is an American musician, singer, songwriter, rapper, record producer, and fashion designer whose career has reshaped contemporary popular music. From his early days playing drums in a school band to co‑founding the legendary production duo the Neptunes with Chad Hugo in 1992, Williams quickly became a powerhouse behind hits for artists such as Britney Spears, Jay‑Z, Nelly, and Snoop Dogg, producing fifteen songs that entered the Billboard Hot 100 top ten, four of which reached number one. His inventive “four‑count loops” and genre‑blending approach helped craft chart‑topping tracks like “Drop It Like It’s Hot,” “Hollaback Girl,” and the globally infectious “Happy,” which earned him an Academy Award nomination and solidified his status as a cultural icon. In addition to his production work, Williams fronted the rock‑hip‑hop band N.E.R.D., released solo albums In My Mind (2006) and Girl (2014), and contributed memorable songs to the Despicable Me franchise, showcasing his versatility across pop, R&B, and electronic dance music.
Beyond music, Williams has built a multifaceted empire: he co‑founded Star Trak Entertainment, launched the creative collective I Am Other, and designed influential streetwear lines such as Billionaire Boys Club and Ice Cream. His fashion collaborations span luxury houses like Louis Vuitton, where he became men’s creative director in 2023, and Adidas, producing the iconic “Human Race” collection. A committed philanthropist, he founded From One Hand To Another to support youth education and environmental initiatives, including the Something in the Water festival in his hometown. With 13 Grammy Awards, two Academy Award nominations, and a legacy of shaping the sound of a generation, Pharrell Williams remains one of the most influential and innovative artists of the 21st century.
Who Pharrell Williams Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Pharrell Williams shares the most films with. Stevie Wonder comes first, with 4 films together, followed by John Legend (3).
Pharrell Williams: Questions & Answers
How many movies Pharrell Williams has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Pharrell Williams been in?
Pharrell Williams is credited on 30 films, from 2001 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Pharrell Williams's highest-grossing movie?
The Grinch (2018) is Pharrell Williams's biggest box office hit, with $539M worldwide, ahead of Piece By Piece (2024) ($10.7M). Across every film with box office figures, Pharrell Williams's movies have made $550M.
Pharrell Williams's biggest hits What is the best Pharrell Williams movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Pharrell Williams's best-rated film is Woman in Motion (2019) with a score of 91, followed by Hans Zimmer & Friends: Diamond in the Desert (2025) (88).
Best Pharrell Williams movies, ranked How old is Pharrell Williams?
Pharrell Williams is 53 years old, born on April 5, 1973 in Virginia Beach, Virginia, U.S..
What is Pharrell Williams's newest movie?
The most recent film on Pharrell Williams's filmography is Hans Zimmer & Friends: Diamond in the Desert (2025), in the role of Self.
Who does Pharrell Williams work with most often?
Pharrell Williams shares the most films with Stevie Wonder (4 films), John Legend (3 films) and Kelly Rowland (3 films).
The Best Pharrell Williams Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 30 credits.
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