Tenzin Gyatso - Actor Profile

Tenzin Gyatso

Acting
Updated: May 09, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 6, 1935
Birth Place: Taktser, Amdo, Tibet

About Tenzin Gyatso

Tenzin Gyatso, His Holiness, is the 14th Dalai Lama, the former head of state and spiritual leader of the people of Tibet. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989.

Tenzin Gyatso Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Tenzin Gyatso 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 Tenzin Gyatso's work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 98% of Tenzin Gyatso'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 14th Dalai Lama, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Tenzin Gyatso Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Tenzin Gyatso's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Tenzin Gyatso has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 Wisdom of Happiness Self Hit Similar →
2023 Tukdam: The Point Of Death - Super Hit Similar →
2022 A Case for Kindness Self Super Hit Similar →
2022 Tukdam – Between Worlds Self Super Hit Similar →
2020 Infinite Potential: The Life & Ideas of David Bohm Self - 14th Dalai Lama Super Hit Similar →
2020 Beastie Boys Story Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2019 But Beautiful - Super Hit Similar →
2019 An Officer & His Holiness: The Dalai Lama's Secret Escape into Exile Self Super Hit Similar →
2018 The Mayo Clinic Self Hit Similar →
2018 Why Are We Creative? Self Super Hit Similar →
2017 The Enlightenment Self Super Hit Similar →
2015 Tibetan Warrior Self Super Hit Similar →
2014 Monk with a Camera Self Hit Similar →
2013 14th Dalai Lama Self Super Hit Similar →
2012 Owned & Operated Dalai Lama Super Hit Similar →
2012 Souls of Zen: Ancestors and Agency in Contemporary Japanese Temple Buddhism Self Super Hit Similar →
2012 One Day on Earth Self Super Hit Similar →
2012 Happy Self Hit Similar →
2011 Nicky's Family Self Super Hit Similar →
2010 Discover the Gift Self - Spiritual Leader of Tibet Hit Similar →
2010 Brilliant Moon: Glimpses of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche Self Hit Similar →
2009 Mustang: Journey of Transformation - Super Hit Similar →
2008 Sunrise/Sunset. Dalai Lama XIV Self Super Hit Similar →
2008 The Unwinking Gaze: The Inside Story of the Dalai Lama's Struggle for Tibet Self Hit Similar →
2008 Buddha Wild: Monk in a Hut Self Super Hit Similar →
2008 The Lost World of Tibet - Super Hit Similar →
2008 Jesus in India Self - His Holiness the 4th Dalai Lama Hit Similar →
2007 Dalai Lama Renaissance Self Hit Similar →
2006 10 Questions for the Dalai Lama Self Hit Similar →
2006 Mystical Brain Self Hit Similar →
2005 Monte Grande: What is Life? Self Super Hit Similar →
2004 Dalai Lama: Discourse on the Heart Sutra Self Super Hit Similar →
2004 Short Cut to Nirvana: Kumbh Mela - Super Hit Similar →
2004 What Remains of Us Self Hit Similar →
2004 Tibetan Refugee Self Super Hit Similar →
2003 Women of K2 Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2003 Wheel of Time Self Average Similar →
2003 The Ring of the Buddha Self Hit Similar →
1998 In Search of 'Kundun' with Martin Scorsese Self Hit Similar →
1998 Free Tibet Self - The Dalai Lama Super Hit Similar →
1998 The Jew in the Lotus Self Super Hit Similar →
1998 Karmapa - Two Ways of Divinity - Super Hit Similar →
1997 The Knowledge of Healing Self Super Hit Similar →
1995 Spirit of Tibet: Journey to Enlightenment, the Life and World of Dilgo Kyentse Rinpoche Self Super Hit Similar →
1994 The Tibetan Book of the Dead: The Great Liberation Self Hit Similar →
1993 Compassion in Exile: The Story of the 14th Dalai Lama Self Super Hit Similar →
1991 Galahad of Everest Self Super Hit Similar →
1988 Walking After Midnight Self Super Hit Similar →
1984 Merton: A Film Biography Self - The Dalai Lama Super Hit Similar →
1966 The Message of the Tibetans Self Super Hit Similar →

Tenzin Gyatso - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Tenzin Gyatso?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Tenzin Gyatso is "14th Dalai Lama" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Tenzin Gyatso acted in?

Tenzin Gyatso has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Tenzin Gyatso?

Other notable films include "Tibetan Warrior", "The Enlightenment", and "A Case for Kindness".

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