Glen Powell - Actor Profile

Glen Powell

Acting
43Total Films
8.2 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 21, 1988
Birth Place: Austin, Texas, USA

About Glen Powell

Glen Thomas Powell Jr. (born October 21, 1988) is an American actor. He began his career with minor roles on television and in films such as Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over (2003) and Fast Food Nation (2006). Powell acted in the action film The Expendables 3 (2014), the comedy-horror series Scream Queens (2015–2016), the teen comedy Everybody Wants Some!! (2016), the historical romance The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society (2018), and the romantic comedy Set It Up (2018). He also portrayed astronaut John Glenn in Hidden Figures (2016) and aviator Tom Hudner in Devotion (2022). Powell became famous for starring in the action film Top Gun: Maverick (2022) and the romantic comedy Anyone but You (2023). He has since starred in the dark comedy Hit Man(2023), which he also co-wrote and produced, and in the disaster film Twisters (2024). His performance in the former earned him a  Golden Globe Award nomination. Description above from the Wikipedia article Glen Powell, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Glen Powell reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 43 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Glen Powell's filmography leans towards the Drama 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 37% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Glen Powell remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Top Gun: Maverick, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Glen Powell Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Glen Powell's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Glen Powell.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2026 How to Make a Killing Becket Redfellow Flop Similar →
2025 The Running Man Ben Richards Hit Similar →
2024 Twisters Tyler Hit Similar →
2024 Hit Man Gary Johnson Hit Similar →
2023 Anyone But You Ben Hit Similar →
2022 Devotion Thomas J. Hudner Jr. Hit Similar →
2022 Top Gun: Maverick Lt. Jake 'Hangman' Seresin Super Hit Similar →
2022 Apollo 10½: A Space Age Childhood Bostick Hit Similar →
2018 Set It Up Charlie Young Hit Similar →
2018 The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society Mark Reynolds Hit Similar →
2018 The Bad Guys Whit Average Similar →
2017 Sand Castle Sergeant Dylan Chutsky Hit Similar →
2016 Hidden Figures John Glenn Super Hit Similar →
2016 Richard Linklater: Dream Is Destiny Self (uncredited) Hit Similar →
2016 Everybody Wants Some!! Finnegan Average Similar →
2016 Misconduct Doug Fields Average Similar →
2016 Ride Along 2 Troy Average Similar →
2015 Wind Walkers Sonny Childe Average Similar →
2014 The Making of The Expendables 3 Self Hit Similar →
2014 Sex Ed JT Flop Similar →
2014 The Expendables 3 Thorn Average Similar →
2013 April Apocalypse Dickie Average Similar →
2013 Red Wing Francis Riley Average Similar →
2013 Stuck in Love Good Looking Frat Guy Hit Similar →
2013 Best Friends Forever Nick Flop Similar →
2012 The Dark Knight Rises Trader #1 Super Hit Similar →
2012 The Vibrator Tad Flop Similar →
2012 Barrio Tales Jack Flop Similar →
2007 The Great Debaters Harvard Debater #1 Hit Similar →
2007 The Hottest State John Jagerman Flop Similar →
2006 Fast Food Nation Steve Average Similar →
2006 The Safe Side: Internet Safety Danger Dude Average Similar →
2006 Jumping Off Bridges Eric Turner Average Similar →
2005 The Wendell Baker Story Paper Boy Flop Similar →
2003 Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over Long-fingered Boy Flop Similar →
N/A The Great Beyond - Flop Similar →
N/A Monsanto Brent Wisner Flop Similar →
N/A Heaven Can Wait - Flop Similar →
N/A Homewreckers - Flop Similar →
N/A The Natural Order - Flop Similar →
N/A Untitled Original Judd Apatow Comedy - Flop Similar →
N/A Untitled Firefighter Film - Flop Similar →
N/A The Fuckboat - Flop Similar →

Glen Powell - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Glen Powell?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Glen Powell is "Top Gun: Maverick" with a rating of 8.2/10.

How many movies has Glen Powell acted in?

Glen Powell has been featured in at least 43 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Glen Powell?

Other notable films include "Hidden Figures", "The Dark Knight Rises", and "Stuck in Love".