Sam Phillips - Actor Profile

Sam Phillips

Acting
Updated: May 09, 2026
4Total Films
7.5 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 5, 1923
Birth Place: Florence, Alabama

About Sam Phillips

Samuel Cornelius Phillips was an American record producer. He was the founder of Sun Records and Sun Studio in Memphis, Tennessee, where he produced recordings by Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, and Howlin' Wolf.

Known For: Acting

Sam Phillips Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Sam Phillips reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 4 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 50% of Sam Phillips'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 Good Rockin' Tonight: The Legacy of Sun Records, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Sam Phillips Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Sam Phillips's career based on audience ratings.

★7.5
Good Rockin' Tonight: The Legacy of Sun Records (2001) movie poster
★7.5

Good Rockin' Tonight: The Legacy of Sun Records: A history of Memphis' Sun Records, the legendary label that started the careers of such rock and country icons as Elvis

Good Rockin' Tonight: The Legacy of Sun Records

2001•Music
★6.6
Classic Albums: Elvis Presley (2002) movie poster
★6.6

Classic Albums: Elvis Presley: The story behind Elvis's first album features performances from 1955 and '56, interviews with the King and rare home mov

Classic Albums: Elvis Presley

2002•Music
★6.3
The Howlin' Wolf Story: The Secret History of Rock & Roll (2003) movie poster
★6.3

The Howlin' Wolf Story: The Secret History of Rock & Roll: Arguably second only to Muddy Waters among the Mississippi Delta singers who traveled north and pioneered urban electric

The Howlin' Wolf Story: The Secret History of Rock & Roll

2003•Documentary
★5.2
The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years (2002) movie poster
★5.2

The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years: "The Television Years" examines the events that took place in the years between 1956 and 1960, in which Elvis Presley ex

The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years

2002•Documentary

Full Filmography

Every movie Sam Phillips has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2003 The Howlin' Wolf Story: The Secret History of Rock & Roll - Average Similar →
2002 Classic Albums: Elvis Presley Self - producer and founder, Sun Records Hit Similar →
2002 The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years Self Flop Similar →
2001 Good Rockin' Tonight: The Legacy of Sun Records Self Super Hit Similar →

Sam Phillips - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Sam Phillips?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Sam Phillips is "Good Rockin' Tonight: The Legacy of Sun Records" with a rating of 7.5/10.

How many movies has Sam Phillips acted in?

Sam Phillips has been featured in at least 4 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Sam Phillips?

Other notable films include "Classic Albums: Elvis Presley", "The Howlin' Wolf Story: The Secret History of Rock & Roll", and "The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years".

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