Leslie Jones

Acting

Freshness: Jan 13, 2026

34Total Films

7.1 Highest Rated

Born: Sep 7, 1967

Birth Place: Memphis, Tennessee, USA

About Leslie Jones

Annette 'Leslie' Jones (born September 7, 1967) is an American stand-up comedian, actress, writer, singer, and game show host. She was a cast member and writer for the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live from 2014 to 2019. In 2017 and 2018, she was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her work on Saturday Night Live. In 2010, her one-hour comedy special, Problem Child, was broadcast on Showtime, and in 2020, she had another special, Time Machine. She starred as Patty Tolan in Ghostbusters (2016) and Mary Junson in Coming 2 America.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Leslie Jones reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 34 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Leslie Jones's filmography leans towards the Comedy 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 18% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Leslie Jones remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Sing, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Leslie Jones Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Leslie Jones's career based on audience ratings.

★7.1

★7.1

Sing — A koala named Buster recruits his best friend to help him drum up business for his theater by hosting a singing competit

Sing

2016•Family

★7.1

The Angry Birds Movie 2 (2019) movie poster

★7.1

The Angry Birds Movie 2 — Red, Chuck, Bomb and the rest of their feathered friends are surprised when a green pig suggests that they put aside the

The Angry Birds Movie 2

2019•Animation

★6.9

Leslie Jones: Problem Child (2010) movie poster

★6.9

Leslie Jones: Problem Child — Comedian Leslie Jones (aka Big Les) showcases her raunchy and hysterically funny stand up in her first ever comedy speci

Leslie Jones: Problem Child

2010•Comedy

★6.6

★6.6

The Sloth Lane — After a terrifying storm destroys their home, a speedy sloth named Laura and her kooky family move to the big city in th

The Sloth Lane

2024•Animation

★6.5

★6.5

Mermaid — Four year old Desi learns to accept the death of her father by sending him a letter on a balloon to which she receives a

Mermaid

2000•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Leslie Jones.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2025	Leslie Jones: Life Part 2	Self	Flop	Similar →
2025	The Great American Baking Show: Celebrity Halloween	Self - Contestant	Flop	Similar →
2024	The Sloth Lane	Dotti Pace (voice)	Hit	Similar →
2023	Good Burger 2	Charlotte	Average	Similar →
2022	Out of Office	Ally	Average	Similar →
2021	Coming 2 America	Mary Junson	Average	Similar →
2020	Best of Stand-up 2020	Self	Average	Similar →
2020	Death to 2020	Dr. Maggie Gravel	Hit	Similar →
2020	Leslie Jones: Time Machine	Self	Average	Similar →
2019	The Angry Birds Movie 2	Zeta (voice)	Hit	Similar →
2017	We Are Family	Leslie 'The Driver'	Flop	Similar →
2016	Sing	Meena's Mother (voice)	Hit	Similar →
2016	Masterminds	Agent Scanlon	Average	Similar →
2016	Ghostbusters	Patty Tolan	Flop	Similar →
2015	Trainwreck	Angry Subway Patron	Average	Similar →
2015	Live from New York!	Self	Average	Similar →
2014	Top Five	Lisa	Average	Similar →
2012	Christmas in Compton	Tiny	Flop	Similar →
2012	Big Fish - Cleaning	-	Flop	Similar →
2012	House Arrest	Boss Lady	Flop	Similar →
2010	The Company We Keep	Beverly Blue	Flop	Similar →
2010	Lottery Ticket	Tasha	Average	Similar →
2010	Something Like A Business	Vanity	Flop	Similar →
2010	Leslie Jones: Problem Child	Self	Hit	Similar →
2010	I Am Comic	Self	Average	Similar →
2008	Internet Dating	Sweetie	Flop	Similar →
2007	Gangsta Rap: The Glockumentary	Mamma Rag	Flop	Similar →
2006	Repos	Lay La	Flop	Similar →
2005	Guy Torry's Phat Comedy Tuesdays, Vol. 1	Self	Flop	Similar →
2003	National Security	Trucker Woman	Average	Similar →
2003	A Guy Thing	Sales Employee	Average	Similar →
2000	A Feeling Called Glory	Vapid Nurse	Flop	Similar →
2000	Mermaid	Clerk	Hit	Similar →
N/A	Kony Montana	-	Flop	Similar →

Leslie Jones - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Leslie Jones?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Leslie Jones is "Sing" with a rating of 7.1/10.

How many movies has Leslie Jones acted in?

Leslie Jones has been featured in at least 34 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Leslie Jones?

Other notable films include "The Angry Birds Movie 2", "Leslie Jones: Problem Child", and "The Sloth Lane".