Noam Chomsky - Actor Profile

Noam Chomsky

Acting
Updated: May 08, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 7, 1928
Birth Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

About Noam Chomsky

Avram Noam Chomsky (born December 7, 1928) is an American linguist, philosopher, cognitive scientist, and political activist. He was an Institute Professor and professor emeritus of linguistics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Chomsky is well known in the academic and scientific community as one of the fathers of modern linguistics. Since the 1960s, he has become known more widely as a political dissident and an anarchist.

Noam Chomsky Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Noam Chomsky reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 100% of Noam Chomsky'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 MIT: Regressions, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Noam Chomsky Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Noam Chomsky's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Noam Chomsky has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2023 Israelism Self Super Hit Similar →
2022 MIT: Regressions Self Super Hit Similar →
2022 The Book of Harth Self Super Hit Similar →
2021 Better Left Unsaid Self Hit Similar →
2019 I Am (Not) a Monster Himself Hit Similar →
2019 The Weight of Chains 3 Himself Hit Similar →
2018 Edward Said: Out of Place Self Super Hit Similar →
2018 Propaganda: Engineering Consent Self - Linguist Hit Similar →
2018 Post Truth Times - Hit Similar →
2018 ¡Las Sandinistas! Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2017 Citizen Clark... A Life of Principle Self Super Hit Similar →
2017 PIIGS - Super Hit Similar →
2017 Brexitannia Himself Super Hit Similar →
2016 All Governments Lie: Truth, Deception, and the Spirit of I.F. Stone Self - Professor Emeritus, MIT Hit Similar →
2016 Vincennes, l'université perdue Self Super Hit Similar →
2016 The Occupation of the American Mind Self - Professor Emeritus, MIT Super Hit Similar →
2015 Noam Chomsky: Knowledge and Power Himself Super Hit Similar →
2015 Best of Enemies Self (archival) Hit Similar →
2015 Requiem for the American Dream Self Super Hit Similar →
2014 The Weight of Chains 2 Self Hit Similar →
2013 Is the Man Who Is Tall Happy? Self Hit Similar →
2012 Four Horsemen himself Hit Similar →
2011 The Last Days of the USSR Self Super Hit Similar →
2011 I Am Self Hit Similar →
2011 Ethos Self Hit Similar →
2010 Human Resources Self Super Hit Similar →
2010 Psywar - Hit Similar →
2010 Teenage Paparazzo Self Hit Similar →
2010 ReGeneration Himself Hit Similar →
2009 Modern Slavery - Hit Similar →
2008 Chomsky & Cie - Hit Similar →
2008 Encirclement - Neo-Liberalism Ensnares Democracy Himself Hit Similar →
2008 Free for All! Self Hit Similar →
2006 Lake of Fire Himself Hit Similar →
2006 American Zeitgeist Self Hit Similar →
2005 Internationally Speaking - Hit Similar →
2004 Rush to War Self Hit Similar →
2004 Preventive Warriors Self Hit Similar →
2003 Hidden in Plain Sight Self Super Hit Similar →
2003 The Corporation Self Super Hit Similar →
2003 Noam Chomsky: Distorted Morality Himself Hit Similar →
2002 Power and Terror: Noam Chomsky in Our Times - Hit Similar →
2001 Last Party 2000 Self Hit Similar →
2000 This Is What Democracy Looks Like Himself Hit Similar →
1994 A Case Study: Cambodia and East Timor Self Super Hit Similar →
1994 Noah Chomsky: Personal Influences Himself Hit Similar →
1993 The Revenge of the Dead Indians Himself Hit Similar →
1992 Manufacturing Consent: Noam Chomsky and the Media Self Super Hit Similar →
1971 The Chomsky - Foucault Debate: On Human Nature Himself Super Hit Similar →
N/A Haiti: Killing the Dream - Super Hit Similar →

Noam Chomsky - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Noam Chomsky?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Noam Chomsky is "MIT: Regressions" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Noam Chomsky acted in?

Noam Chomsky has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Noam Chomsky?

Other notable films include "Edward Said: Out of Place", "Noam Chomsky: Knowledge and Power", and "Citizen Clark... A Life of Principle".

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