Chris Leben - Actor Profile

Chris Leben

Acting
Freshness: Jan 13, 2026
29Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 21, 1980
Birth Place: Portland, Oregon, USA

About Chris Leben

Christian Cyrus Leben (born July 21, 1980) is an American mixed martial artist currently signed to the Ultimate Fighting Championship where he fights as a middleweight. He is known for his aggressive style, heavy hands, and iron jaw. Leben first attained notoriety for his appearance on the inaugural season of The Ultimate Fighter reality series. He began his UFC career with five victories in a row before suffering a knockout loss to current champion Anderson Silva. He holds notable victories over Mike Swick, Jorge Rivera, Jorge Santiago, Patrick Côté, Alessio Sakara, Yoshihiro Akiyama, and Wanderlei Silva. Description above from the Wikipedia article Chris Leben, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.                    

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Chris Leben reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 29 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Action

The majority of Chris Leben's filmography leans towards the Action genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 38% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Chris Leben remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in UFC Fight Night 3: Sylvia vs. Silva, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Chris Leben Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Chris Leben's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Chris Leben.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2021 BKFC: KnuckleMania Self Super Hit Similar →
2019 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 6 Himself Flop Similar →
2019 Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 5 Himself Flop Similar →
2013 UFC 168: Weidman vs. Silva 2 Self Average Similar →
2013 UFC 162: Silva vs. Weidman Self Hit Similar →
2012 UFC 155: Dos Santos vs. Velasquez 2 Self Hit Similar →
2011 UFC 138: Leben vs. Muñoz Self Average Similar →
2011 UFC 132: Cruz vs. Faber 2 Self Hit Similar →
2011 UFC 125: Resolution Self Hit Similar →
2010 UFC 116: Lesnar vs. Carwin Self Average Similar →
2010 The Ultimate Fighter 11 Finale Self Flop Similar →
2010 UFC Fight Night 20: Maynard vs. Diaz Self Flop Similar →
2009 UFC 102: Couture vs. Nogueira Self Average Similar →
2008 UFC: Ultimate Comebacks Self Flop Similar →
2008 UFC 89: Bisping vs. Leben Self Flop Similar →
2008 UFC 82: Pride of a Champion Self Hit Similar →
2007 UFC Fight Night 11: Thomas vs. Florian Self Hit Similar →
2007 UFC 71: Liddell vs. Jackson Self Hit Similar →
2006 UFC 66: Liddell vs. Ortiz Self Average Similar →
2006 UFC Fight Night 6: Sanchez vs. Parisyan Self Flop Similar →
2006 UFC Fight Night 5: Leben vs. Silva Self Hit Similar →
2006 UFC Fight Night 4: Bonnar vs Jardine Self Average Similar →
2006 UFC Fight Night 3: Sylvia vs. Silva Self Super Hit Similar →
2005 UFC Fight Night 2: Loiseau vs. Tanner Self Flop Similar →
2005 UFC Fight Night 1: Marquardt vs. Salaverry Self Super Hit Similar →
2005 The Ultimate Fighter 1 Finale Self Flop Similar →
2004 WEC 9: Cold Blooded Self Flop Similar →
2003 WEC 8: Halloween Fury 2 Self Flop Similar →
2003 UFC Ultimate Knockouts Himself Average Similar →

Chris Leben - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Chris Leben?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Chris Leben is "UFC Fight Night 3: Sylvia vs. Silva" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Chris Leben acted in?

Chris Leben has been featured in at least 29 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Chris Leben?

Other notable films include "BKFC: KnuckleMania", "UFC Fight Night 1: Marquardt vs. Salaverry", and "UFC 155: Dos Santos vs. Velasquez 2".