Alex Gibney
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Philip Alexander Gibney (/ˈɡɪbni/; born October 23, 1953; New York City) is an American documentary film director and producer. In 2010, Esquire magazine said Gibney "is becoming the most important documentarian of our time." Gibney's works as director include The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley, Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief (winner of three Emmys in 2015), We Steal Secrets: The Story of Wikileaks, Mea Maxima Culpa: Silence in the House of God (the winner of three 2013 primetime Emmy awards), Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room (nominated in 2005 for Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature); Client 9: The Rise and Fall of Eliot Spitzer (short-listed in 2011 for the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature), Casino Jack and the United States of Money, and Taxi to the Dark Side (winner of the 2007 Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature), focusing on a taxi driver in Afghanistan who was tortured and killed at Bagram Air Force Base in 2002. In 2019, he released his documentary Citizen K, about Russian President Vladimir Putin and the Russian billionaire exile Mikhail Khodorkovsky.
Alex Gibney Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Alex Gibney reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 11 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Alex Gibney's work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 91% of Alex Gibney's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Alex Gibney Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Alex Gibney's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Alex Gibney has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Totally Under Control | Narrator (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Citizen K | Narrator (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley | Self - Narrator / Interviewer | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Steve Jobs: The Man in the Machine | Narrator (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief | Narrator (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Armstrong Lie | Self - Narrator | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks | Narrator (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Mea Maxima Culpa: Silence in the House of God | Self - Narrator (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Catching Hell | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Client 9: The Rise and Fall of Eliot Spitzer | Self - Narrator (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Taxi to the Dark Side | Narrator (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
Alex Gibney - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Alex Gibney?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Alex Gibney is "Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief" with a rating of 7.6/10.
How many movies has Alex Gibney acted in?
Alex Gibney has been featured in at least 11 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Alex Gibney?
Other notable films include "Mea Maxima Culpa: Silence in the House of God", "The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley", and "The Armstrong Lie".