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Michael Moore

Directing Born Apr 23, 1954 Flint, Michigan, USA 148 credits

Biography

Michael Moore is an American filmmaker, born on April 23, 1954, in Flint, Michigan, USA. He is known for directing several notable documentaries, including Bowling for Columbine, Fahrenheit 9/11, Sicko, and Capitalism: A Love Story. These films are among the top ten highest-grossing documentaries of all time. Moore has also released a free movie on the Internet, Slacker Uprising, documenting his personal crusade to encourage more Americans to vote in presidential elections. In addition to his film work, Moore has written and starred in the TV shows TV Nation and The Awful Truth. He is a male filmmaker with 81 known credits, primarily in the directing category.

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Career

Career overview

Michael Moore is a filmmaker who has directed several notable documentaries. He is known for his liberal political commentary and critiques of globalization, large corporations, and U.S. politics. Moore's film career includes directing and producing several high-profile documentaries.

Moore's documentaries often focus on social and political issues, and he has released several films that have been successful at the box office. He has directed films such as Bowling for Columbine, Fahrenheit 9/11, Sicko, and Capitalism: A Love Story, which are among the top-grossing documentaries of all time. Moore's work often sparks controversy and debate, but his films have also been widely discussed and influential in shaping public opinion.

In addition to his film work, Moore has also explored television as a medium. He has written and starred in TV shows such as TV Nation and The Awful Truth. Moore has also released a free movie on the Internet, Slacker Uprising, which documents his personal crusade to encourage Americans to vote in presidential elections. Moore's directing career is characterized by his willingness to tackle difficult and contentious subjects, and his ability to engage audiences through his unique perspective and style.

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Known for

Film

The Voice of Hind Rajab

2025

Firing Line with Margaret Hoover

as Self

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

as Self

Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter

as Self

Late Night with Seth Meyers

as Self

Late Night with Seth Meyers

as Self - Guest

Finding Your Roots

as Self

Conan

as Self

The Jay Leno Show

as Self - Guest

Spin City

as Self

Spin City

1996

Spin City

1996

Frequent co-stars

Bill Maher 2 shared titles
Andrew Sullivan 1 shared title
Paul Begala 1 shared title
Arianna Huffington 1 shared title
David Frum 1 shared title
Michael Steele 1 shared title
Michael Eric Dyson 1 shared title
Barney Frank 1 shared title
Matt Welch 1 shared title
D.L. Hughley 1 shared title

Career timeline

The Voice of Hind Rajab · Executive ProducerFrom Ground Zero · Executive ProducerOrwell: 2+2=5Space Chasers
2020: The Dumpster Fire
The New York Times PresentsBeyond Barricades
Planet of the Humans · Executive Producer
Firing Line with Margaret HooverFahrenheit 11/9Fahrenheit 11/9 · WriterFahrenheit 11/9 · DirectorFahrenheit 11/9 · Producer
CamerapersonTucker Carlson TonightMichael Moore in TrumpLandMichael Moore in TrumpLand · WriterMichael Moore in TrumpLand · Producer
The Late Show with Stephen ColbertClose Up with The Hollywood ReporterWhere to Invade NextWhere to Invade Next · DirectorWhere to Invade Next · Writer
Late Night with Seth MeyersLate Night with Seth MeyersAnd the Oscar Goes To...
What Is Cinema?
Finding Your Roots
EthosMonth One
Conan
The Jay Leno ShowCapitalism: A Love StoryCapitalism: A Love Story · DirectorCapitalism: A Love Story · WriterCapitalism: A Love Story · Producer
Starko! · Producer
SickoSicko · ProducerSicko · DirectorSicko · WriterSlacker Uprising
Doot Doola Doot Doo ... Doot Doo!...So Goes the NationAl Franken: God SpokePrescription for Disaster
The Colbert ReportI'm Going to Tell You a SecretThis Divided StateMartial Law 9-11: Rise of the Police State
Tanner on TannerFahrenheit 9/11Fahrenheit 9/11 · WriterFahrenheit 9/11 · ProducerFahrenheit 9/11 · Director
Real Time with Bill MaherThe CorporationThe Yes MenOrwell Rolls in His GraveStupidity
Bowling for ColumbineBowling for Columbine · WriterBowling for Columbine · ProducerBowling for Columbine · DirectorA Brief History of the United States of America · Writer
Last Party 2000The Private Public
Lucky Numbers
EDtvThe Awful TruthThe Awful Truth · DirectorThe Awful Truth · Executive ProducerThe Awful Truth · Screenplay
The Johannes B. Kerner Show
The ViewThe Big OneThe Big One · DirectorThe Big One · ScreenplayThe Big One · Writer
The Daily Show
The Frank Skinner ShowCanadian BaconCanadian Bacon · DirectorCanadian Bacon · ScreenplayCanadian Bacon · Writer
Space Ghost Coast to CoastTV NationTV Nation · WriterTV Nation · Executive ProducerTV Nation · Series Composition
Late Night with Conan O'BrienTwo Mikes Don't Make a WrightTwo Mikes Don't Make a Wright · DirectorTwo Mikes Don't Make a Wright · WriterTwo Mikes Don't Make a Wright · Producer
The Tonight Show with Jay LenoThe Tonight Show with Jay LenoMad About YouPets or Meat: The Return to FlintPets or Meat: The Return to Flint · Director

Full filmography

  • The Voice of Hind Rajab (2025) Executive Producer
  • From Ground Zero (2025) Executive Producer
  • Orwell: 2+2=5 (2025) as Self (archive footage)
  • Space Chasers (2025) as Self
  • 2020: The Dumpster Fire (2021) as Contributor
  • The New York Times Presents (2020) as Self (archive footage)
  • Beyond Barricades (2020) as Himself
  • Planet of the Humans (2019) Executive Producer
  • Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (2018) as Self
  • Fahrenheit 11/9 (2018) as Self
  • Fahrenheit 11/9 (2018) Writer
  • Fahrenheit 11/9 (2018) Director
  • Fahrenheit 11/9 (2018) Producer
  • The Eyes of Orson Welles (2018) Executive Producer
  • Cameraperson (2016) as Self (archive footage)
  • Tucker Carlson Tonight (2016) as Self (archive footage)
  • Michael Moore in TrumpLand (2016) as Self
  • Michael Moore in TrumpLand (2016) Writer
  • Michael Moore in TrumpLand (2016) Producer
  • Michael Moore in TrumpLand (2016) Director
  • Michael Moore in TrumpLand (2016) Screenplay
  • The 4%: Film's Gender Problem (2016) as Self
  • All Governments Lie: Truth, Deception, and the Spirit of I.F. Stone (2016) as Self - Independent Filmmaker
  • The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) as Self
  • Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter (2015) as Self
  • Where to Invade Next (2015) as Self
  • Where to Invade Next (2015) Director
  • Where to Invade Next (2015) Writer
  • Where to Invade Next (2015) Producer
  • Where to Invade Next (2015) Screenplay
  • Roseanne for President! (2015) as Self
  • Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self
  • Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self - Guest
  • And the Oscar Goes To... (2014) as Self - Interviewee
  • What Is Cinema? (2013) as Self
  • Finding Your Roots (2012) as Self
  • Ethos (2011) as Self
  • Month One (2011)
  • Conan (2010) as Self
  • The Jay Leno Show (2009) as Self - Guest
  • Capitalism: A Love Story (2009) as Self
  • Capitalism: A Love Story (2009) Director
  • Capitalism: A Love Story (2009) Writer
  • Capitalism: A Love Story (2009) Producer
  • South of the Border (2009) as Self (archive footage)
  • Starko! (2008) Producer
  • Sicko (2007) as Self
  • Sicko (2007) Producer
  • Sicko (2007) Director
  • Sicko (2007) Writer
  • Slacker Uprising (2007) as Self - Narrator
  • Slacker Uprising (2007) Writer
  • Slacker Uprising (2007) Director
  • Slacker Uprising (2007) Producer
  • Slacker Uprising (2007) Screenplay
  • Manufacturing Dissent (2007) as Self
  • Doot Doola Doot Doo ... Doot Doo! (2006) as Self (archive footage)
  • ...So Goes the Nation (2006) as Self (archive footage)
  • Al Franken: God Spoke (2006) as Self
  • Prescription for Disaster (2006)
  • The Colbert Report (2005) as Self
  • I'm Going to Tell You a Secret (2005) as Self
  • This Divided State (2005) as Self
  • Martial Law 9-11: Rise of the Police State (2005) as Self (archive footage)
  • Tanner on Tanner (2004) as Self
  • Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004) as Self
  • Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004) Writer
  • Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004) Producer
  • Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004) Director
  • Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004) Screenplay
  • Last Laugh '04 (2004) as Self
  • The Fever (2004) as The War Correspondent
  • Michael & Me (2004) as Himself
  • Michael Moore Hates America (2004) as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
  • Celsius 41.11 (2004) as Self (archive footage)
  • Fahrenhype 9/11 (2004)
  • Real Time with Bill Maher (2003) as Self
  • The Corporation (2003) as Self
  • The Yes Men (2003) as Himself
  • Orwell Rolls in His Grave (2003) as Self
  • Stupidity (2003) as Self
  • Grandpa's Still in the Tuff Shed (2003) Thanks
  • R.E.M.: In View 1988-2003 (The Best of R.E.M.) (2003) Director
  • Bowling for Columbine (2002) as Self
  • Bowling for Columbine (2002) Writer
  • Bowling for Columbine (2002) Producer
  • Bowling for Columbine (2002) Director
  • A Brief History of the United States of America (2002) Writer
  • Last Party 2000 (2001) as Self
  • The Private Public (2001) as Michael Moore
  • Lucky Numbers (2000) as Walter
  • EDtv (1999) as Panel Member
  • The Awful Truth (1999) as Self - Host
  • The Awful Truth (1999) Director
  • The Awful Truth (1999) Executive Producer
  • The Awful Truth (1999) Screenplay
  • The Awful Truth (1999) Writer
  • The Awful Truth (1999) Series Composition
  • The Awful Truth (1999) Creator
  • Michael Moore Live (1999) as Self
  • Michael Moore Live (1999) Screenplay
  • Michael Moore Live (1999) Writer
  • Michael Moore Live (1999) Director
  • Michael Moore Live (1999) Producer
  • Michael Moore Live (1999) Series Composition
  • Michael Moore Live (1999) Series Director
  • Michael Moore Live (1999) Creator
  • The Johannes B. Kerner Show (1998) as Self
  • The View (1997) as Self - Guest
  • The Big One (1997) as Self
  • The Big One (1997) Director
  • The Big One (1997) Screenplay
  • The Big One (1997) Writer
  • The Daily Show (1996) as Self
  • The Frank Skinner Show (1995) as Self
  • Canadian Bacon (1995) as Redneck Guy #2
  • Canadian Bacon (1995) Director
  • Canadian Bacon (1995) Screenplay
  • Canadian Bacon (1995) Writer
  • Space Ghost Coast to Coast (1994)
  • TV Nation (1994) as Himself
  • TV Nation (1994) Writer
  • TV Nation (1994) Executive Producer
  • TV Nation (1994) Series Composition
  • TV Nation (1994) Series Director
  • TV Nation (1994) Director
  • TV Nation (1994) Screenplay
  • TV Nation (1994) Creator
  • Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Guest
  • Two Mikes Don't Make a Wright (1993) as Self
  • Two Mikes Don't Make a Wright (1993) Director
  • Two Mikes Don't Make a Wright (1993) Writer
  • Two Mikes Don't Make a Wright (1993) Producer
  • The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)
  • The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992) as Self - Guest
  • Mad About You (1992) as Michael Moore
  • Pets or Meat: The Return to Flint (1992) as Self
  • Pets or Meat: The Return to Flint (1992) Director
  • Pets or Meat: The Return to Flint (1992) Writer
  • Pets or Meat: The Return to Flint (1992) Screenplay
  • Pets or Meat: The Return to Flint (1992) Producer
  • Blood in the Face (1991) as Interviewer
  • The Simpsons (1989) as Michael Moore (voice)
  • Roger & Me (1989) as Self
  • Roger & Me (1989) Producer
  • Roger & Me (1989) Director
  • Roger & Me (1989) Screenplay
  • Roger & Me (1989) Writer