Michael Moore
- Known For
- Directing
- Born
- April 23, 1954 in Flint, Michigan, USA
- Active Years
- 1989–2025 (37 Years)
- Total Credits
- 148 credits in database
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.
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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Full Filmography
148 titles- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Michael Moore best known for?
Michael Moore is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Voice of Hind Rajab (2025), Orwell: 2+2=5 (2025), Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (2018), Fahrenheit 11/9 (2018).
When and where was Michael Moore born?
Michael Moore was born on April 23, 1954 in Flint, Michigan, USA.
How many credits does Michael Moore have?
Michael Moore has accumulated over 148 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1989 to 2025.
What is Michael Moore's background in cinema and television?
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...
Michael Moore by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Firing Line with Margaret Hoover (2018) as Self — aged about 64
- The Simpsons (1989) as Michael Moore (voice) — aged about 35
- Space Ghost Coast to Coast (1994) — aged about 40
- The Johannes B. Kerner Show (1998) as Self — aged about 44
- The Corporation (2003) as Self — aged about 49
- Bowling for Columbine (2002) as Self — aged about 48
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