Actor

Sheila E: Movies & Box Office

films: 20
on screen: 1985–2025
box office: $14.1M
average score: 61

Career at a glance

Sheila E's Career in Numbers

Sheila E's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Sheila E works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Krush Groove (1985) to The Greatest Night in Pop (2024), and the 1980s were the busiest decade.

Sheila E Movies by Decade

1980s 7
2000s 1
2020s 2

The 1980s were Sheila E's busiest decade, with 7 films.

Sheila E Movies by Genre

Music 5
Documentary 3
Tv movie 1
Drama 1

Music is the genre Sheila E has worked in most, with 5 films, ahead of documentary (3).

Sheila E Career Milestones

First film: Krush Groove 1985
Biggest box office hit: Krush Groove $11.1M worldwide
Best-rated film: The Greatest Night in Pop Movie Echo Score 81
Newest film: The Greatest Night in Pop 2024

20 credits

Sheila E Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Sheila E is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 61. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Sheila E Movies as an Actor

Sheila E in Documentaries & Specials

Works with

Who Sheila E Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Sheila E shares the most films with. Jimmy Kimmel comes first, with 2 films together, followed by Dan Aykroyd (2).

FAQ

Sheila E: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has Sheila E been in?

Sheila E is credited on 20 films, from 1985 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Sheila E's highest-grossing movie?

Krush Groove (1985) is Sheila E's biggest box office hit, with $11.1M worldwide, ahead of Sign 'o' the Times (1987) ($3M). Across every film with box office figures, Sheila E's movies have made $14.1M.

Sheila E's biggest hits

What is the best Sheila E movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Sheila E's best-rated film is The Greatest Night in Pop (2024) with a score of 81, followed by Fred Armisen: Standup for Drummers (2018) (40).

Best Sheila E movies, ranked

What is Sheila E's newest movie?

The most recent film on Sheila E's filmography is FireAid Benefit Concert (2025), in the role of Self.

Who does Sheila E work with most often?

Sheila E shares the most films with Jimmy Kimmel (2 films), Dan Aykroyd (2 films) and Samuel L. Jackson (2 films).

The Best Sheila E Movies, Ranked

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

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