Sam Rockwell Filmography and Major Roles
Sam Rockwell is an American actor known for supporting and lead roles in independent and studio films. His filmography includes critically reviewed performances across comedy, drama, and sci-fi genres, with frequent collaborations with directors like Martin McDonagh and the Coen brothers.
Notable Sam Rockwell movies include Moon (2009), Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017), Jojo Rabbit (2019), Richard Jewell (2019), and Confessions of a Shopaholic (2009). He often plays complex, flawed characters with dark humor and emotional depth.
Box Office and Streaming Performance
Sam Rockwell movies have grossed over 2 billion dollars worldwide at the box office, with Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri earning more than 160 million dollars globally. Jojo Rabbit grossed over 90 million dollars, and Moon became a cult hit after streaming and home video releases.
On streaming platforms, his films rank consistently in the drama and comedy categories. Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri and Jojo Rabbit remain among the most-watched Sam Rockwell movies on Netflix and HBO Max, according to weekly top 10 lists reported by streaming analytics firms.
Awards and Industry Recognition
Sam Rockwell won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri at the 2018 ceremony. He also received a Golden Globe and a Screen Actors Guild Award for the same role, cementing his status among top award-winning actors of his generation.
He has been nominated for additional Oscars, BAFTAs, and Critics Choice Awards for roles in Moon, Jojo Rabbit, and Richard Jewell. Industry rankings from Box Office Mojo and The Numbers list him among the most consistent box office performers in supporting roles over the past decade.
