Gayle King - Actor Profile

Gayle King

Acting
Freshness: Jan 13, 2026
22Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 28, 1954
Birth Place: Chevy Chase, Maryland, USA

About Gayle King

Gayle King (born December 28, 1954) is an American television personality, author and broadcast journalist for CBS News, co-hosting its flagship morning program, CBS Mornings,[2] and before that its predecessor CBS This Morning.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Gayle King reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 22 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Documentary

The majority of Gayle King's filmography leans towards the Documentary 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 55% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Gayle King remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in BET Presents Love & Happiness: An Obama Celebration, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Gayle King Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Gayle King's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0
BET Presents Love & Happiness: An Obama Celebration (2016) movie poster
★9.0

BET Presents Love & Happiness: An Obama Celebration — A White House concert and celebration in honor of the 8-year Presidency of Barack Obama and the First Lady Michelle Obam

BET Presents Love & Happiness: An Obama Celebration

2016•Music
★8.7
Princess Diana: Her Life, Her Death, the Truth (2017) movie poster
★8.7

Princess Diana: Her Life, Her Death, the Truth — A journey through the night that Princess Diana died and the four independent investigations in two separate countries t

Princess Diana: Her Life, Her Death, the Truth

2017•Documentary
★8.4
Wicked: One Wonderful Night (2025) movie poster
★8.4

Wicked: One Wonderful Night — Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande lead a one-time-only, two-hour special featuring electrifying performances alongside the

Wicked: One Wonderful Night

2025•Music
★7.8
Adele One Night Only (2021) movie poster
★7.8

Adele One Night Only — A primetime special with performances from the superstar including Adele’s first new material in six years plus her char

Adele One Night Only

2021•Music
★7.8
Elton John: I'm Still Standing - A Grammy Salute (2018) movie poster
★7.8

Elton John: I'm Still Standing - A Grammy Salute — Elton John: I'm Still Standing – A Grammy Salute. Taped at the Theater at Madison Square Garden shortly after the 2018 G

Elton John: I'm Still Standing - A Grammy Salute

2018•Music

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Gayle King.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Wicked: One Wonderful Night Self Super Hit Similar →
2024 The Trainer Gayle King Hit Similar →
2024 Untold: Hope Solo vs. U.S. Soccer Self (archive footage) Average Similar →
2023 JAY-Z and Gayle King: Brooklyn's Own - Flop Similar →
2021 Adele One Night Only Self Super Hit Similar →
2021 Tulsa 1921: An American Tragedy Host Flop Similar →
2020 John Lewis: Celebrating a Hero - Hit Similar →
2020 Becoming Self Hit Similar →
2019 Queen & Slim Herself Hit Similar →
2019 Meghan and Harry Plus One - Flop Similar →
2019 The Gayle King Interview with R. Kelly Herself - Host Flop Similar →
2019 Days of Black and Yellow Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
2018 Royal Romance: The Marriage of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Host Average Similar →
2018 Elton John: I'm Still Standing - A Grammy Salute Self Super Hit Similar →
2017 Princess Diana: Her Life, Her Death, the Truth Self Super Hit Similar →
2016 BET Presents Love & Happiness: An Obama Celebration Self Super Hit Similar →
2016 The Boss Herself Average Similar →
2014 Beyond the Lights Gayle King Hit Similar →
2014 We the People: From Crispus Attucks to President Barack Obama - Flop Similar →
2004 The Manchurian Candidate Media Icon Hit Similar →
2000 A Little Bit of Lipstck Entertainment Reporter Flop Similar →
1985 The Color Purple Church-goer (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →

Gayle King - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Gayle King?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Gayle King is "BET Presents Love & Happiness: An Obama Celebration" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Gayle King acted in?

Gayle King has been featured in at least 22 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Gayle King?

Other notable films include "Princess Diana: Her Life, Her Death, the Truth", "Wicked: One Wonderful Night", and "Adele One Night Only".