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.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Alex Gibney reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 10 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Documentary
The majority of Alex Gibney's filmography leans towards the Documentary 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 90% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Alex Gibney remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Alex Gibney Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Alex Gibney's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Alex Gibney.
| 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 → |
| 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 10 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Alex Gibney?
Other notable films include "The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley", "The Armstrong Lie", and "Taxi to the Dark Side".