Greg Kinnear
ActingAbout Greg Kinnear
Gregory Buck Kinnear (born June 17, 1963) is an American actor and television personality, who first rose to stardom as the first host of E!'s Talk Soup. He has appeared in more than 45 motion pictures. Kinnear was nominated for an Academy Award for his role in As Good as It Gets. He has starred in several TV shows including Rake, House of Cards, Shining Vale, and Black Bird.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Greg Kinnear reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Greg Kinnear's filmography leans towards the Drama 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 46% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Greg Kinnear remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in We Were Soldiers: Getting It Right, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Greg Kinnear Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Greg Kinnear's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Greg Kinnear.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Off the Grid | Ranish | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | You Gotta Believe | Coach Jon Kelly | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | The Present | Eric Diehl | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | Sight | Misha Bartnovsky | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | Crisis | Dean Talbot | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | Misbehaviour | Bob Hope | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Strange But True | Richard Chase | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Brian Banks | Justin Brooks | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Red Sea Diving Resort | Walton Bowen | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Same Kind of Different as Me | Ron Hall | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Brigsby Bear | Detective Vogel | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Little Men | Brian Jardine | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Confirmation | Joe Biden | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | 21 Years: Richard Linklater | Self - Actor | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Heaven Is for Real | Todd Burpo | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues | Gary | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Stuck in Love | William Borgens | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | The English Teacher | Dr. Tom Sherwood | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Thin Ice | Mickey Prohaska | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | The Last Song | Steve Miller | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Green Zone | Clark Poundstone | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Ghost Town | Frank Herlihy | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Flash of Genius | Bob Kearns | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Baby Mama | Rob Ackerman | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Feast of Love | Bradley Smith | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Fast Food Nation | Don Anderson | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Unknown | Broken Nose | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Invincible | Dick Vermeil | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Little Miss Sunshine | Richard Hoover | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Bad News Bears | Roy Bullock | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Matador | Danny Wright | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Robots | Ratchet (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Stuck on You | Walt | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Auto Focus | Bob Crane | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | We Were Soldiers: Getting It Right | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | We Were Soldiers | Maj. Bruce 'Snake' Crandall | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Dinner with Friends | Tom | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Someone Like You... | Ray Brown | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Nurse Betty | Dr. David Ravell | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Loser | Prof. Edward Alcott | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Gift | Wayne Collins | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | What Planet Are You From? | Perry Gordon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Mystery Men | Captain Amazing / Lance | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | You've Got Mail | Frank Navasky | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | As Good as It Gets | Simon Bishop | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Beavis and Butt-Head Do America | ATF Agent Bork (voice) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Dear God | Tom Turner | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Sabrina | David Larrabee | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Blankman | Talk Show Host | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Murder in Mississippi | News reporter | Hit | Similar → |
Greg Kinnear - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Greg Kinnear?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Greg Kinnear is "We Were Soldiers: Getting It Right" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Greg Kinnear acted in?
Greg Kinnear has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Greg Kinnear?
Other notable films include "Little Miss Sunshine", "As Good as It Gets", and "Stuck in Love".