Jimmy Wales - Actor Profile

Jimmy Wales

Acting
Updated: May 18, 2026
7Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 7, 1966
Birth Place: Huntsville, Alabama, U.S.

About Jimmy Wales

Jimmy Donal Wales, also known by the online moniker Jimbo, is an American Internet entrepreneur, best known as the co-founder of the online non-profit encyclopedia Wikipedia and the for-profit web hosting company Wikia.

Known For: Acting

Jimmy Wales Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Jimmy Wales reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 7 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 86% of Jimmy Wales'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 Worldwidewebwonder - 20 Years "WWW" - 40 Years Internet, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Jimmy Wales Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jimmy Wales's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Worldwidewebwonder - 20 Years "WWW" - 40 Years Internet (2009) movie poster
★10.0

Worldwidewebwonder - 20 Years "WWW" - 40 Years Internet: Tim Berners-Lee programmed the first web server, the first website and the first browser almost single-handedly. Today,

Worldwidewebwonder - 20 Years "WWW" - 40 Years Internet

2009•Documentary
★9.0
The Truth According to Wikipedia (2008) movie poster
★9.0

The Truth According to Wikipedia: The free online "encyclopedia of the people" Wikipedia has been topping the lists of the world's most popular websites.

The Truth According to Wikipedia

2008•Documentary
★7.1
Web (2013) movie poster
★7.1

Web: Web is a thought-provoking and character-based consideration of technology, interdependence, and the Internet. For 10 mo

Web

2013•Documentary
★6.9
Page One: Inside the New York Times (2011) movie poster
★6.9

Page One: Inside the New York Times: Unprecedented access to the New York Times newsroom yields a complex view of the transformation of a media landscape fra

Page One: Inside the New York Times

2011•Documentary
★6.7
The Wikipedia Promise (2021) movie poster
★6.7

The Wikipedia Promise: In 2001, Jimmy Wales published the first article on Wikipedia, a collaborative effort that began with a promise: to demo

The Wikipedia Promise

2021•Documentary

Full Filmography

Every movie Jimmy Wales has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2021 The Wikipedia Promise Self - Wikipedia Founder Hit Similar →
2017 Kim Dotcom: Caught in the Web Himself Hit Similar →
2013 Web Himself Hit Similar →
2013 InRealLife Himself - Co-Founder, Wikipedia Flop Similar →
2011 Page One: Inside the New York Times Self Hit Similar →
2009 Worldwidewebwonder - 20 Years "WWW" - 40 Years Internet Self Super Hit Similar →
2008 The Truth According to Wikipedia Himself (Wikipedia founder) Super Hit Similar →

Jimmy Wales - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jimmy Wales?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jimmy Wales is "Worldwidewebwonder - 20 Years "WWW" - 40 Years Internet" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Jimmy Wales acted in?

Jimmy Wales has been featured in at least 7 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jimmy Wales?

Other notable films include "The Truth According to Wikipedia", "Web", and "Page One: Inside the New York Times".

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