
George Plimpton
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George Ames Plimpton (March 18, 1927 – September 25, 2003) was an American journalist, writer, literary editor, actor and occasional amateur sportsman. He is widely known for his sports writing and for helping to found The Paris Review, as well as his patrician demeanor and accent. Description above from the Wikipedia article George Plimpton, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Best George Plimpton Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from George Plimpton's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of George Plimpton.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | The Capote Tapes | Self (voice) (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead | Self - Actor (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Plimpton! Starring George Plimpton as Himself | Himself (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Soul Power | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Shortcut to Happiness | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Factory Girl | Himself | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Thomas Pynchon: A Journey Into the Mind of P. | Critic | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Bullet In The Brain | Narrator | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Just Visiting | Dr. Brady | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Sam the Man | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | EDtv | Panel Member | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Last Days of Disco | Clubgoer | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Good Will Hunting | Psychologist | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | When We Were Kings | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Nixon | President's Lawyer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Just Cause | Elder Phillips | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | The Donner Party | voice | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Little Man Tate | Winston F. Buckner | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | L.A. Story | Straight Weatherman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Coney Island | (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Bonfire of the Vanities | Well Wisher | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | A Fool and His Money | Gott | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | Uncensored Channels: TV Around The World With George Plimpton | Himself (Host) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Volunteers | Lawrence Bourne Jr. | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Garbo Talks | Self (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Good Morning, Mr. Orwell | Self - Host | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Reds | Horace Whigham | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Playboy's 25th Anniversary Celebration | Narrator | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | If Ever I See You Again | Lawrence | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover | Quentin Reynolds | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | Plimpton! Shoot-Out at Rio Lobo | Narrator | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | Rio Lobo | George, Whitey's 4th Henchman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Queen | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Detective | Reporter (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Beyond the Law | Mayor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | Lawrence of Arabia | Bedouin (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
George Plimpton - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of George Plimpton?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring George Plimpton is "If Ever I See You Again" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has George Plimpton acted in?
George Plimpton has been featured in at least 36 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by George Plimpton?
Other notable films include "Good Will Hunting", "Good Morning, Mr. Orwell", and "Lawrence of Arabia".



