Michael Zelniker

Acting

Updated: May 09, 2026

20Total Films

10.0 Highest Rated

Birth Place: Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Michael Zelniker Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Michael Zelniker reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 20 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 30% of Michael Zelniker'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 Stuart Bliss, which stands out as a key performance.

Best Michael Zelniker Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Michael Zelniker's career based on audience ratings.

Stuart Bliss (1998) movie poster

Stuart Bliss: After his frustrated wife abruptly walks out on him, Stuart Bliss, a wizard at inventing campaigns for surplus military

Stuart Bliss

1998•Drama

Naked Lunch (1991) movie poster

Naked Lunch: Blank-faced bug killer Bill Lee and his dead-eyed wife, Joan, like to get high on Bill's pest poisons while lounging wit

Naked Lunch

1991•Crime

Bird (1988) movie poster

Bird: Saxophone player Charlie ‘Bird’ Parker comes to New York in 1940 and is quickly noticed for his remarkable way of playin

Bird

1988•Drama

Ticket to Heaven (1981) movie poster

Ticket to Heaven: David is a young man seduced by a religious cult that uses starvation, exhaustion, and brainwashing to mold recruits int

Ticket to Heaven

1981•Drama

The Neon Empire (1989) movie poster

The Neon Empire: New York mobster Junior Moloff begins plans to transform Las Vegas into a mecca of prostitution and gambling.

The Neon Empire

1989•Crime

Full Filmography

Every movie Michael Zelniker has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2023	The Issue with Tissue: A Boreal Love Story	Self	Flop	Similar →
2005	Nature Unleashed: Earthquake	Viktor	Hit	Similar →
2003	Rats	Ernst	Flop	Similar →
2002	Tornado Warning	Steve	Flop	Similar →
2001	After Image	Rye	Flop	Similar →
2000	Nostradamus	John Doe	Flop	Similar →
1998	Stuart Bliss	Stuart Bliss	Super Hit	Similar →
1996	Mercenary	Alan Bailey	Average	Similar →
1996	Within the Rock	Archer	Flop	Similar →
1991	Naked Lunch	Martin	Hit	Similar →
1991	Queens Logic	Marty	Average	Similar →
1989	The Neon Empire	Burt Stone	Hit	Similar →
1988	Bird	Red Rodney	Hit	Similar →
1986	Touch and Go	McDonald	Average	Similar →
1983	A Case of Libel	David Strong	Flop	Similar →
1983	The Terry Fox Story	Doug Alward	Average	Similar →
1981	Ticket to Heaven	Danny	Hit	Similar →
1981	Heartaches	Andy	Average	Similar →
1980	Pinball Summer	Greg	Flop	Similar →
1980	Hog Wild	Pete Crenshaw	Flop	Similar →

Michael Zelniker - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Michael Zelniker?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Michael Zelniker is "Stuart Bliss" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Michael Zelniker acted in?

Michael Zelniker has been featured in at least 20 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Michael Zelniker?

Other notable films include "Naked Lunch", "Bird", and "Ticket to Heaven".