Nils Lofgren - Actor Profile

Nils Lofgren

Acting
Updated: May 18, 2026
36Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jun 21, 1951
Birth Place: Chicago, Illinois, USA

About Nils Lofgren

Nils Hilmer Lofgren (born June 21, 1951) is an American rock musician, recording artist, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. Along with his work as a solo artist, he has been a member of Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band since 1984, a former member of Crazy Horse, and founder/frontman of the band Grin. Lofgren was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the E Street Band in 2014.

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

Nils Lofgren Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Nils Lofgren reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 36 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 53% of Nils Lofgren'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 Bruce Springsteen - BBC Presents: Glory Days, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Nils Lofgren Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Nils Lofgren's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Bruce Springsteen - BBC Presents: Glory Days (1987) movie poster
★10.0

Bruce Springsteen - BBC Presents: Glory Days: On four nights in the summer of 1985 Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band filled to capacity the Los Angeles Coliseum

Bruce Springsteen - BBC Presents: Glory Days

1987•Music
★9.5
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band - Newark, NJ 01-31-2016 (null) movie poster
★9.5

Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band - Newark, NJ 01-31-2016: THE highest quality audience shot video of all times! My Newark film has extraordinary image quality. You won't see anyt

Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band - Newark, NJ 01-31-2016

•Music
★9.5
Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band (1990) movie poster
★9.5

Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band: After an absence of several years (1983's Old Wave had been his last release to date), Ringo surprised everyone by hitti

Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band

1990
★9.0
Barn (2021) movie poster
★9.0

Barn: The documentary provides an unprecedented glimpse into Young and Crazy Horse’s creative process, as they took to tape in

Barn

2021•Documentary
★9.0
Neil Young: Don't Be Denied (2009) movie poster
★9.0

Neil Young: Don't Be Denied: This television special is a first for the reclusive singer with the BBC documentary gaining new interviews with Young,

Neil Young: Don't Be Denied

2009•Documentary

Full Filmography

Every movie Nils Lofgren has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Bruce Springsteen At The BBC - Hit Similar →
2024 Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band Self Hit Similar →
2023 Carole King and her Songs at the BBC Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2022 Neil Young & Crazy Horse: World Record: The Making Of - A Chronicle of the Music Himself Flop Similar →
2021 Barn - Super Hit Similar →
2020 Bruce Springsteen's Letter to You Self Hit Similar →
2019 Mountaintop Himself Flop Similar →
2018 Chuck Berry: The Original King of Rock 'n' Roll Self Super Hit Similar →
2014 Nils Lofgren Face the Music Himself Flop Similar →
2014 Bruce Springsteen: Born in the U.S.A. Live in London Self Average Similar →
2013 Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band: Rock In Rio 2013 Self Flop Similar →
2013 Bruce Springsteen - Mönchengladbach 2013 Self Flop Similar →
2010 The Promise: The Making of Darkness on the Edge of Town Self - The E street band Hit Similar →
2009 The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts Self Super Hit Similar →
2009 Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band: London Calling Live in Hyde Park Self Hit Similar →
2009 Neil Young: Don't Be Denied Himself Super Hit Similar →
2006 Nils Lofgren and Friends Live Acoustic Himself Average Similar →
2005 Wings for Wheels: The Making of 'Born to Run' Self Super Hit Similar →
2002 Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band: Cincinnati Lights Self Flop Similar →
2002 Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band - Live in Barcelona Self Super Hit Similar →
2001 Bruce Springsteen: The Complete Video Anthology 1978-2000 Self Average Similar →
2001 Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band - Live in New York City Self - Guitar, vocals Super Hit Similar →
1995 Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band: Thunder Road Self - Guitar Flop Similar →
1995 Blood Brothers - Super Hit Similar →
1993 Curves Contours & Body Horns Self Flop Similar →
1993 Neil Young: MTV Unplugged Himself Average Similar →
1993 Ringo Starr Going Home Self - Guitar Flop Similar →
1990 Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band Self Super Hit Similar →
1988 Bruce Springsteen: Live in East Berlin - Flop Similar →
1987 Bruce Springsteen - BBC Presents: Glory Days Self Super Hit Similar →
1986 Bridge School Benefit Concert 1986 Self Flop Similar →
1983 Neil Young in Berlin Self Hit Similar →
1978 Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band Our Guests at Heartland Flop Similar →
N/A Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band - Newark, NJ 01-31-2016 Self Super Hit Similar →
N/A Bruce Springsteen - The River Tour - Wembley 2016 Self Super Hit Similar →
N/A Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band - Born in the U.S.A. Tour - Live in London 2013 - Flop Similar →

Nils Lofgren - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Nils Lofgren?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Nils Lofgren is "Bruce Springsteen - BBC Presents: Glory Days" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Nils Lofgren acted in?

Nils Lofgren has been featured in at least 36 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Nils Lofgren?

Other notable films include "Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band - Newark, NJ 01-31-2016", "Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band", and "Barn".

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