Aaron Dessner - Actor Profile

Aaron Dessner

Sound
20Total Films
9.3 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 23, 1976
Birth Place: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

About Aaron Dessner

Aaron Brooking Dessner is an American musician, songwriter, and record producer. He is best known as a founding member of the indie rock band The National, with whom he has recorded eight studio albums; a co-founder of the indie rock duo Big Red Machine, teaming with Bon Iver's Justin Vernon; and a collaborator on Taylor Swift's studio albums Folklore and Evermore, both of which contended for the Grammy Award for Album of the Year in 2021 and 2022, respectively, with the former winning the accolade.

Best Aaron Dessner Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Aaron Dessner's career based on audience ratings.

★9.3
The National: I Am Easy to Find, Live from New York's Beacon Theatre (2019) movie poster
★9.3

The National: I Am Easy to Find, Live from New York's Beacon Theatre — The National performed at the New York's historic Beacon Theatre to present their 2019 album and short film project I Am

The National: I Am Easy to Find, Live from New York's Beacon Theatre

2019•Music
★8.7
FireAid Benefit Concert (2025) movie poster
★8.7

FireAid Benefit Concert — Bringing together some of the top names in music and entertainment, both Intuit Dome and the Kia Forum will host FireAid

FireAid Benefit Concert

2025•Music
★8.5
Folklore: The Long Pond Studio Sessions (2020) movie poster
★8.5

Folklore: The Long Pond Studio Sessions — An intimate concert film, in which Taylor Swift performs each song from her album 'folklore' in order, as she reveals th

Folklore: The Long Pond Studio Sessions

2020•Music
★7.1
Mistaken for Strangers (2013) movie poster
★7.1

Mistaken for Strangers — Mistaken for Strangers follows The National on its biggest tour to date. Newbie roadie Tom (lead singer Matt Berninger’s

Mistaken for Strangers

2013•Documentary
★7.0
The National - Live at Elbphilharmonie 2017 (2017) movie poster
★7.0

The National - Live at Elbphilharmonie 2017 — The National played on October 21, 2017 in the Elbphilharmonie, Hamburg, Germany.

The National - Live at Elbphilharmonie 2017

2017•Music

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Aaron Dessner.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 FireAid Benefit Concert Self Super Hit Similar →
2024 The National - Live At Montreux Jazz Festival - Flop Similar →
2024 The National - Live at Primavera Sound Barcelona 2024 - Flop Similar →
2023 Buke & Gase Self Flop Similar →
2023 The National - Live at Bearsville Theater - Flop Similar →
2022 Really Good Rejects - Flop Similar →
2020 Folklore: The Long Pond Studio Sessions Self Super Hit Similar →
2019 The National: I Am Easy to Find, Live from New York's Beacon Theatre Self Super Hit Similar →
2019 The National - Live From Pukkelpop 2019 Self Flop Similar →
2019 The National - Live From Ypsigrock 2019 Self Flop Similar →
2019 Death is Elsewhere - Flop Similar →
2017 The National - Live at Elbphilharmonie 2017 Self Hit Similar →
2017 The National: Sounds from a Safe Harbour at Cork Opera House Self Flop Similar →
2017 The National - Guilty Party: Basilica Hudson - Flop Similar →
2014 The National - Live at Sydney Opera House Self Flop Similar →
2013 Mistaken for Strangers Self Hit Similar →
2013 A Lot of Sorrow Self Flop Similar →
2010 The National - 'High Violet' Live From Brooklyn Academy of Music Self Flop Similar →
2008 A Skin, A Night Self Flop Similar →
2005 The National - Live at El Castell Embruixat - Flop Similar →

Aaron Dessner - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Aaron Dessner?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Aaron Dessner is "The National: I Am Easy to Find, Live from New York's Beacon Theatre" with a rating of 9.3/10.

How many movies has Aaron Dessner acted in?

Aaron Dessner has been featured in at least 20 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Aaron Dessner?

Other notable films include "FireAid Benefit Concert", "Folklore: The Long Pond Studio Sessions", and "Mistaken for Strangers".