Geoffrey Rush
ActingAbout Geoffrey Rush
Geoffrey Roy Rush AC (born 6 July 1951) is an Australian actor. He is known for his eccentric leading man roles on stage and screen. He is among 24 people who have won the Triple Crown of Acting, having received an Academy Award, a Primetime Emmy Award and a Tony Award. He also received three British Academy Film Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and four Screen Actors Guild Awards. Rush is the founding president of the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts and was named the 2012 Australian of the Year.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Geoffrey Rush 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 Geoffrey Rush'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 62% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Geoffrey Rush remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Oscar Wilde's the Nightingale and the Rose, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Geoffrey Rush Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Geoffrey Rush's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Geoffrey Rush.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Rule of Jenny Pen | Stefan Mortensen | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Storm Boy | Mike 'Storm Boy' Kingley | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Final Portrait | Alberto Giacometti | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales | Hector Barbossa | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Gods of Egypt | Ra | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | The Daughter | Henry | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Holding the Man | Barry | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Unity | Narrator (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Minions | Narrator (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Oscar Wilde's the Nightingale and the Rose | Oak Tree | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Book Thief | Hans Hubermann | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Best Offer | Virgil Oldman | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Man Who Could Not Dream | Narrator / Talking Bird | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen | (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Green Lantern | Tomar-Re (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides | Hector Barbossa | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | The Warrior's Way | Ron | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | The King's Speech | Lionel Logue | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole | Ezylryb (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Bran Nue Dae | Father Benedictus | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | $9.99 | Angel (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Elizabeth: The Golden Age | Sir Francis Walsingham | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Pixar Story | Nigel (voice) (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End | Barbossa | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Whaledreamers | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Candy | Casper | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Munich | Ephraim | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Life and Death of Peter Sellers | Peter Sellers | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Harvie Krumpet | Narrator (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Intolerable Cruelty | Donovan Donaly | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl | Barbossa | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Finding Nemo | Nigel (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Ned Kelly | Superintendent Francis Hare | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Swimming Upstream | Harold Fingleton | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Banger Sisters | Harry Plummer | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Frida | Leon Trotsky | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Nature of Lantana | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Lantana | John Knox | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | The Tailor of Panama | Harry Pendel | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Quills | Marquis de Sade | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | House on Haunted Hill | Stephen Price | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Mystery Men | Casanova Frankenstein | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Shakespeare in Love | Philip Henslowe | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Elizabeth | Sir Francis Walsingham | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Les Misérables | Javert | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | A Little Bit of Soul | Godfrey Usher | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Oscar and Lucinda | Narrator (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Children of the Revolution | Zachary Welch | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Shine | David as an adult | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Starstruck | Floor Manager | Flop | Similar → |
Geoffrey Rush - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Geoffrey Rush?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Geoffrey Rush is "Oscar Wilde's the Nightingale and the Rose" with a rating of 8.6/10.
How many movies has Geoffrey Rush acted in?
Geoffrey Rush has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Geoffrey Rush?
Other notable films include "The Nature of Lantana", "Finding Nemo", and "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl".