Ryan Murphy: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 16
- as director
- 6
- on screen
- 2006–2024
- box office
- $212M
- average score
- 45
- Born
- January 1, 1965 (age 61)
- Birthplace
- Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
- Citizenship
- American
- Occupations
- Screenwriter, Director, Producer
- Years active
- 1980-present
- Spouses
- David Miller
- Children
- 3
Ryan Murphy's Career in Numbers
Ryan Murphy's films in numbers — as an actor and a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Ryan Murphy works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Running with Scissors (2006) to Salesmen (2022), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.
Ryan Murphy Movies by Decade
- 2000s 1
- 2010s 7
- 2020s 5
The 2010s were Ryan Murphy's busiest decade, with 7 films.
Ryan Murphy Movies by Genre
- Drama 5
- Comedy 4
Drama is the genre Ryan Murphy has worked in most, with 5 films, ahead of comedy (4).
Ryan Murphy Career Milestones
- First film
- Running with Scissors 2006
- Biggest box office hit
- Eat Pray Love $205M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- The Prom Movie Echo Score 45
- Newest film
- Salesmen 2022
Ryan Murphy Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Ryan Murphy is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 6 as director and 7 as actor. Rated films average a score of 45. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Movies Directed by Ryan Murphy
6
Ryan Murphy Movies as an Actor
7
Ryan Murphy in Documentaries & Specials
3
Who Is Ryan Murphy?
Ryan Murphy was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. in 1965 and is 61 years old. Credited on films since 2006, as both an actor and a director. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Ryan Murphy, born in 1965, is a distinguished American television writer, director, and producer. He has been a prolific figure in the entertainment industry and has been lauded for creating, co-creating, writing, and directing several well-known and influential television series. His noteworthy work includes, but not limited to, Popular, Nip/Tuck, Glee, American Horror Story, The New Normal, Scream Queens, Ratched, American Crime Story, Feud, 911, and The Politician. Murphy's work often tackles contemporary issues and draws upon diverse genres, ranging from horror to comedy, drama, and satire. He has a unique ability to blend the grim with the humorous, creating unconventional narratives that capture viewers' attention. Murphy has received numerous accolades for his work, including six Primetime Emmy Awards out of 30 nominations and a Tony Award for Best Revival of a Play for The Boys in the Band. In 2018, he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, cementing his legacy in the realm of television. His ability to shape narrative and create compelling, multi-dimensional characters sets him apart in the industry, making him one of the favorite figures in television today.
Ryan Murphy: Questions & Answers
How many movies Ryan Murphy has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Ryan Murphy been in?
Ryan Murphy is credited on 16 films, from 2006 to 2024. 7 of them as an actor and 6 as a director. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Ryan Murphy's highest-grossing movie?
Eat Pray Love (2010) is Ryan Murphy's biggest box office hit, with $205M worldwide, ahead of Running with Scissors (2006) ($7.46M). Across every film with box office figures, Ryan Murphy's movies have made $212M.
Ryan Murphy's biggest hits What is the best Ryan Murphy movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Ryan Murphy's best-rated film is The Prom (2020) with a score of 45.
Best Ryan Murphy movies, ranked How old is Ryan Murphy?
Ryan Murphy is 61 years old, born on January 1, 1965 in Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S..
What is Ryan Murphy's newest movie?
The most recent film on Ryan Murphy's filmography is Chestnut vs. Kobayashi: Unfinished Beef (2024), in the role of Self.
Who does Ryan Murphy work with most often?
Ryan Murphy shares the most films with Joe Mantello (2 films) and Julia Roberts (2 films).
The Best Ryan Murphy Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 16 credits.
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