Ray Liotta
ActingAbout Ray Liotta
Raymond Allen Liotta (December 18, 1954 – May 26, 2022) was an American actor and producer. His best-known roles include Shoeless Joe Jackson in Field of Dreams (1989), Henry Hill in Goodfellas (1990), and Tommy Vercetti in the video game Grand Theft Auto: Vice City (2002). His other roles included Ray Sinclair in Something Wild (1986), for which he received a Golden Globe nomination, as well as starring in Unlawful Entry (1992), Cop Land (1997), Hannibal (2001), Blow (2001), John Q (2002), Identity (2003), Observe and Report (2009), Killing Them Softly (2012), The Place Beyond the Pines (2012), and Marriage Story (2019), as well as the drama series Shades of Blue (2016–2018).
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Ray Liotta 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 Ray Liotta'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 58% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Ray Liotta remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Making of "Marriage Story", which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Ray Liotta Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Ray Liotta's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Ray Liotta.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | John Candy: I Like Me | Self - Actor (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | 1992 | Lowell | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Martin Scorsese, l'Italo-Américain | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | The Many Saints of Newark | "Hollywood Dick" Moltisanti / Salvatore “Sally” Moltisanti | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | No Sudden Move | Frank Capelli | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | The Making of "Marriage Story" | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Syndrome K | Narrator | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Marriage Story | Jay Marotta | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Marriage Story: From the Pages to the Performances | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Scorsese's GoodFellas | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Stretch | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Kill the Messenger | John Cullen | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Playing for the Mob | Narrator | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Sin City: A Dame to Kill For | Joey | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Muppets Most Wanted | Big Papa | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Place Beyond the Pines | Peter Deluca | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Abominable Christmas | Margaret Knowhow (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Dear Dracula | Count Dracula (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Iceman | Roy Demeo | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | The Entitled | Richard Nader | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Charlie St. Cloud | Florio Ferrente | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Youth in Revolt | Lance Wescott | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Powder Blue | Jack Doheny | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Crossing Over | Cole Frankel | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Local Color | John Talio Sr. | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Battle in Seattle | Mayor Jim Tobin | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Smokin' Aces | Donald Carruthers | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Comeback Season | Walter Pearce | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Revolver | Macha | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Control | Lee Ray Oliver | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Identity | Rhodes | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Ticker | FBI Agent | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Point of Origin | John Orr | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | John Q | Chief Gus Monroe | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | NARC | Det. Lt. Henry Oak | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Breaking the Silence: The Making of Hannibal | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Blow | Fred Jung | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Heartbreakers | Dean Cumanno | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Hannibal | Paul Krendler | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | A Rumor of Angels | Nathan Neubauer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Muppets from Space | Gate Guard | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Cop Land | Gary "Figgsy" Figgis | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Corrina, Corrina | Manny Singer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | No Escape | Capt. J.T. Robbins | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Unlawful Entry | Officer Pete Davis | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Article 99 | Dr. Richard Sturgess | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | GoodFellas | Henry Hill | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Field of Dreams | "Shoeless" Joe Jackson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Dominick and Eugene | Eugene Luciano | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Something Wild | Ray Sinclair | Hit | Similar → |
Ray Liotta - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Ray Liotta?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ray Liotta is "The Making of "Marriage Story"" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Ray Liotta acted in?
Ray Liotta has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Ray Liotta?
Other notable films include "Martin Scorsese, l'Italo-Américain", "GoodFellas", and "Dear Dracula".