Michael Pitt
ActingAbout Michael Pitt
Michael Carmen Pitt (born April 10, 1981) is an American actor, model, and musician. Pitt is known in film for his roles in Murder by Numbers (2002), Bernardo Bertolucci's The Dreamers (2003), Gus Van Sant's Last Days (2005), and Michael Haneke's Funny Games (2007), and in television for his roles as Henry Parker in the teen drama Dawson's Creek (1999–2000), Jimmy Darmody in the HBO series Boardwalk Empire (2010–2011), and Mason Verger in the second season of the NBC series Hannibal (2014). He has also appeared in the films Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001), Bully (2001), Silk (2007), Seven Psychopaths (2012), I Origins (2014), and Ghost in the Shell (2017).
Michael Pitt Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Michael Pitt reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 41 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Michael Pitt's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 41% of Michael Pitt'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 The Yellow Bird, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Michael Pitt Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Michael Pitt's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Michael Pitt has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | You Can't Win | Jack Black | Flop | Similar → |
| 2024 | Day of the Fight | Mike Flannigan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Asphalt City | Lafontaine | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | Reptile | Eli Phillips | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | The Last Days of American Crime | Kevin Cash | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Run with the Hunted | Oscar | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | Detective Chinatown 2 | James Springfield | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Ghost in the Shell | Kuze | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Criminal | Jan Strook - The Dutchman | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Criminal Activities | Zach | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | The Driver | Carmen | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Macadam Stories | John McKenzie | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | The Smell of Us | Street Musician | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | I Origins | Ian Gray | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Rob the Mob | Tommy Uva | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Seven Psychopaths | Larry | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Hugo | Projectionist (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Funny Games | Paul | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Silk | Hervé Joncour | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Delirious | Toby Grace | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Hawk Is Dying | Fred | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Last Days | Blake | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things | Buddy | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Village | Finton Coin | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Jailbait | Randy | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | Rhinoceros Eyes | Chep | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Cinema, Sex, Politics: Bertolucci Makes ‘The Dreamers’ | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Making of Last Days | Himself | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Wonderland | Gopher (scenes deleted) | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | The Dreamers | Matthew | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Whether You Like It or Not: The Story of Hedwig | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Yellow Bird | Stuff | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Murder by Numbers | Justin Pendleton | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Hedwig and the Angry Inch | Tommy Gnosis | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Bully | Donny Semenex | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Finding Forrester | John Coleridge | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Mambo Café | Teenage Male | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Hi-Life | Boy Teen | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | 54 | Dance Student (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| N/A | The Sleeping Shepherd | - | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Ithaqua | - | Flop | Similar → |
Michael Pitt - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Michael Pitt?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Michael Pitt is "The Yellow Bird" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Michael Pitt acted in?
Michael Pitt has been featured in at least 41 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Michael Pitt?
Other notable films include "I Origins", "Hedwig and the Angry Inch", and "Whether You Like It or Not: The Story of Hedwig".