Allen Ginsberg - Actor Profile

Allen Ginsberg

Acting
Updated: May 08, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jun 3, 1926
Birth Place: Newark, New Jersey, USA

About Allen Ginsberg

Irwin Allen Ginsberg (June 3, 1926 – April 5, 1997) was an American poet. He is considered to be one of the leading figures of both the Beat Generation during the 1950s and the counterculture that soon followed. He vigorously opposed militarism, economic materialism and sexual repression and was known as embodying various aspects of this counterculture, such as his views on drugs, hostility to bureaucracy and openness to Eastern religions. He was one of many influential American writers of his time known as the Beat Generation, which included famous writers such as Jack Kerouac and William S. Burroughs. Description above from the Wikipedia article Allen Ginsberg, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.​

Allen Ginsberg Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Allen Ginsberg reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Allen Ginsberg's work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 100% of Allen Ginsberg'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 A Poet from the Lower East Side, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Allen Ginsberg Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Allen Ginsberg's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Allen Ginsberg has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 castelporziano ostia dei poeti Self - poet Super Hit Similar →
2025 One to One: John & Yoko Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2025 John Lilly and the Earth Coincidence Control Office Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2023 Nam June Paik: Moon Is the Oldest TV Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2021 The Velvet Underground Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2019 Rolling Thunder Revue: A Bob Dylan Story by Martin Scorsese The Oracle of Delphi Hit Similar →
2018 Take Your Pills Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2017 How the Beatles Changed the World Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2015 Don't Blink - Robert Frank Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2014 Beat Generation Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2012 Norman Mailer: The American Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2007 65 Revisited Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2005 No Direction Home: Bob Dylan Self Super Hit Similar →
2003 The Battle for 'I Am Curious-Yellow' Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2002 The Cockettes Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2000 As I Was Moving Ahead, Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2000 Condo Painting Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
1998 Brakhage Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
1997 Birth of a Nation Self Hit Similar →
1997 U2: A Year in Pop Self Super Hit Similar →
1997 A Poet from the Lower East Side Self Super Hit Similar →
1993 Road Scholar Self Super Hit Similar →
1990 Scenes from the Life of Andy Warhol: Friendships & Intersections Self Hit Similar →
1989 Growing Up in America Self Super Hit Similar →
1986 Autumn Ritual Self Super Hit Similar →
1986 He Stands in a Desert Counting the Seconds of His Life Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
1985 It Don't Pay to Be an Honest Citizen Lawyer Hit Similar →
1985 All Star Video Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
1984 Before Stonewall Self Hit Similar →
1984 Burroughs: The Movie Self Hit Similar →
1984 Good Morning, Mr. Orwell Self Super Hit Similar →
1982 Poetry in Motion Self Super Hit Similar →
1981 Greetings from Washington, D.C. Self Super Hit Similar →
1980 Lake Placid '80 Self Super Hit Similar →
1979 Fried Shoes Cooked Diamonds Self Super Hit Similar →
1978 Renaldo and Clara The Father Super Hit Similar →
1976 Lost, Lost, Lost Self Hit Similar →
1976 Une semaine dans la vie de camarades - Super Hit Similar →
1973 Global Groove Self Super Hit Similar →
1971 Ten for Two: The John Sinclair Freedom Rally Self Super Hit Similar →
1971 Breathing Together: Revolution of the Electric Family Self Hit Similar →
1969 Bed Peace Self Super Hit Similar →
1969 Me and My Brother Self Hit Similar →
1969 The Fall Self Hit Similar →
1968 Diaries, Notes, and Sketches Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
1967 Turn On, Tune In, Drop Out Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
1967 Bob Dylan – Don't Look Back Self (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1966 Galaxie Self Super Hit Similar →
1965 Andy Warhol Screen Tests Self Super Hit Similar →
1961 Guns of the Trees Self (voice) Hit Similar →

Allen Ginsberg - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Allen Ginsberg?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Allen Ginsberg is "A Poet from the Lower East Side" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Allen Ginsberg acted in?

Allen Ginsberg has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Allen Ginsberg?

Other notable films include "Galaxie", "Condo Painting", and "65 Revisited".

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