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List of Penn Jillette Movies: Ranked Best To Worst

1. Tim's Vermeer (2013)
13
3
Tim's Vermeer
PG-13
13
3

Tim’s Vermeer is a historical documentary film which takes us to the world of inventor and art enthusiast Tim Jenison, who attempts to duplicate the painting techniques of Johannes Vermeer, 17th century Dutch painter, because Tim feels that the latter had painted using optical devices, as his works exhibited photographic quality.

Role:
Himself
Starring:
Martin Mull, David Hockney, Tim Jenison, Philip Steadman
Directed By:
Teller
2. Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998)
14
3
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
R
14
3

The dark comedy follows the journey of journalist Raoul Duke and his attorney Dr. Gonzo who drive a red convertible to Las Vegas to cover a motorcycle race. They are, however, carrying a suitcase full of drugs that they consume at an increasing rate. What follows is a psychedelic adventure in search of the American Dream. 

Directed By:
3. The Aristocrats (2005)
11
2
The Aristocrats
11
2

The Aristocrats is a documentary comedy film about the famous joke of the same name. The film features many comedians discussing as well as telling the joke.

Starring:
Jason Alexander, Hank Azaria, Shelley Berman, Steven Banks, Chris Albrecht
Directed By:
Paul Provenza
4. Hackers (1995)
12
2
Hackers
PG-13
12
2

The film tells the story of a young boy Dade, who is banned from using computers till the age of 18, due to this childhood pranks. However, he eventually discovers a sinister plot of an evil genius to unleash a lethal virus. 

Starring:
Angelina Jolie, Lorraine Bracco, Marc Anthony, Jonny Lee Miller, Jesse Bradford, Matthew Lillard, Laurence Mason
Directed By:
Iain Softley
5. Penn & Teller Get Killed (1989)
10
2
Penn & Teller Get Killed
R
10
2
Role:
Penn (as Penn)
Starring:
Leonardo Cimino, Caitlin Clarke, Teller, David Patrick Kelly
Directed By:
Arthur Penn
6. My Chauffeur (1986)
10
2
My Chauffeur
R
10
2
Starring:
E.G. Marshall, Sean McClory, Howard Hesseman, Sam J. Jones
Directed By:
David Beaird
7. Sandy Wexler (2017)
9
2
Sandy Wexler
TV-14
9
2

This comedy film tells the story of Sandy Wexler, a talent manager, who is working in Los Angeles in the 1990s, representing several eccentric clients. His life takes a turn when he falls for one of his clients, Courtney Clarke, a talented singer, after discovering her at an amusement park.

Directed By:
Steven Brill
8. Tough Guys Don't Dance (1987)
8
2
Tough Guys Don't Dance
R
8
2
Starring:
Isabella Rossellini, Ryan O'Neal, John Bedford Lloyd, Wings Hauser, Debra Stipe
Directed By:
Norman Mailer
9. Car 54, Where Are You? (1994)
4
1
Car 54, Where Are You?
PG-13
4
1

Gunther Toody and Francis Muldoon, two cops, are assigned to guard Herbert Hortz, a witness who is due to testify in an organized crime case, since he has valuable information about a dangerous mobster. Meanwhile, the officers are also forced to deal with their overbearing spouses, common criminals as well as their boss.

Starring:
Directed By:
Bill Fishman
10. Night of the Little Dead (2011)
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3
Night of the Little Dead
13
3
Role:
Dave-O
Starring:
Gary Morgan, Martin Klebba, James Hurley, Aye Jaye
Directed By:
Ezekiel Zabrowski, Frank Ippolito
11. Penn & Teller: Off the Deep End (2005)
12
2
Penn & Teller: Off the Deep End
12
2
Role:
Himself
Starring:
Teller, Daran Norris, Aaron Carter, Scott Stringer
Directed By:
Star Price
12. The Growth (2009)
12
2
The Growth
12
2
Role:
Dave (voice)
Starring:
Dean Cameron, Michael Cornacchia, Axl Barsch, Toni Barsch
Directed By:
Ezekiel Zabrowski, Frank Ippolito
13. Fear of Fiction (2000)
12
2
Fear of Fiction
12
2
Role:
Albert
Starring:
Stephen Pearlman, Melissa Leo, Linda Larkin, Sam Trammell
Directed By:
Charlie Ahearn
14. Burnzy's Last Call (1995)
11
2
Burnzy's Last Call
11
2
Starring:
Carolyn McCormick, David Johansen, James McCaffrey, Chris Noth
Directed By:
Michael De Avila
15. Nothing Sacred (2000)
10
2
Nothing Sacred
10
2
Starring:
Paul Provenza, Stephen Dunham, John Gloria, Shannon Day
Directed By:
David Elliot, Mark Huppin
16. Director's Cut (2016)
10
2
Director's Cut
10
2
Role:
Herbert Blount
Starring:
Gilbert Gottfried, Missi Pyle, Harry Hamlin, Lin Shaye
Directed By:
Adam Rifkin
17. Off Beat (1986)
9
2
Off Beat
PG
9
2
Starring:
Harvey Keitel, Joe Mantegna, Austin Pendleton, Judge Reinhold
Directed By:
Michael Dinner
18. Life Sold Separately (1997)
8
2
Life Sold Separately
8
2
Role:
Fred
Starring:
Paul Feig, Steve Bannos, Dave Allen, Kari Coleman
Directed By:
Paul Feig
19. Savage Island (1985)
6
1
Savage Island
R
6
1
Starring:
Leon Askin, Linda Blair, Anthony Steffen, Ajita Wilson
Directed By:
Ted Nicolaou

TV Movie(s)

1. Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No! (2015)
7
1
Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!
TV-14
7
1
Starring:
Jack Griffo, Tara Reid, Lou Ferrigno, David Hasselhoff, Frankie Muniz, Al Roker, Rick Fox
Directed By:
Anthony C. Ferrante
2. Invisible Thread (1987)
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3
Invisible Thread
13
3
Role:
Himself
Starring:
Teller, Evan Handler, Donald Acree, Geoff Ewing
Directed By:
Bob Balaban
3. Don't Try This at Home! (1990)
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3
Don't Try This at Home!
13
3
Role:
Himself
Starring:
Jane Curtin, Victoria Jackson, Teller, Carol Perkins
Directed By:
John Moffitt
4. Phobophilia: The Love of Fear (1995)
12
2
Phobophilia: The Love of Fear
12
2
Role:
Himself - Penn
Starring:
Billy West, Teller, Paul Provenza, Kari Coleman
Directed By:
Declan Lowney
5. Ron Reagan Is the President's Son (1988)
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2
Ron Reagan Is the President's Son
9
2
Starring:
Ron Reagan, Dan Snyder
Directed By:
James Yukich
6. Hayley Wagner, Star (1999)
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2
Hayley Wagner, Star
9
2
Role:
Director
Starring:
Alyson Hannigan, Pam Grier, Priscilla Presley, Bill Fagerbakke, Meghan Ory
Directed By:
Nell Scovell
7. Larry the Cable Guy's Christmas Spectacular (2007)
6
1
Larry the Cable Guy's Christmas Spectacular
6
1
Starring:
Katt Williams, Larry the Cable Guy, Carrot Top, Charlie Callas, Jim Breuer, Scott 'Carrot Top' Thompson, Rich Delia
Directed By:
C.B. Harding

Animation(s)

The Simpsons (1989)
The Simpsons
TV-14
Starring:
Liam Neeson, Adam West, Ben Stiller, Carmen Electra, Katey Sagal, Benedict Cumberbatch, Anne Hathaway
Directed By:
Mark Kirkland, Steven Dean Moore, Bob Anderson, Matthew Nastuk, Jim Reardon
Toy Story (1995)
Toy Story
TV-G
Plot:

Woody, a pull-string cowboy doll, is the favourite of his owner Andy till the arrival of spaceman figure Buzz Lightyear. Desperate to reclaim his position, he plans to do away with Buzz Lightyear. However, things take a turn when they get lost and have to join hands to escape the cruel toy killer –Sid–and return home to their owner.

Starring:
Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Don Rickles, Jim Varney, Laurie Metcalf, John Ratzenberger, Wallace Shawn
Directed By:
John Lasseter
The Moxy & Flea Show (1995)
The Moxy & Flea Show
TV-Y7
Role:
Flea (1997-2000) (voice) (unknown episodes)
Starring:
Chris Rock, Bobcat Goldthwait
House of Mouse (2001)
House of Mouse
Starring:
John Cleese, Mr. T, James Woods, Eric Idle, Keith David, John Rhys-Davies, Nathan Lane
Directed By:
Mike Moon, Tony Craig, Roberts Gannaway, Rick Calabash
Mickey Mouse Works (1999)
Mickey Mouse Works
TV-Y
Starring:
Jim Cummings, Corey Burton, Alan Young, Tony Jay, Eric Idle, John Rhys-Davies
Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder (2009)
Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder
Starring:
Snoop Dogg, Seth MacFarlane, Katey Sagal, Billy West, John DiMaggio, Tress MacNeille
Directed By:
Peter Avanzino
Gandahar (1988)
Gandahar
PG
Starring:
Glenn Close, Jennifer Grey, Christopher Plummer, Georges Wilson, Anny Duperey, Pierre-Marie Escourrou
Directed By:
René Laloux
Handy Manny (2006)
Handy Manny
TV-Y
Starring:
Jane Lynch, Kris Kristofferson, George Takei, Jim Belushi, Tom Kenny, Zachary Gordon, Florence Henderson
Directed By:
Charles E. Bastien, Maria Estrada
¡Mucha Lucha!: The Return of El Maléfico (2005)
¡Mucha Lucha!: The Return of El Maléfico
Starring:
Tim Curry, Carlos Alazraqui, Kimberly Brooks, Benito Martinez, Candi Milo
Directed By:
Ron Hughart
The Cleveland Show (2009)
The Cleveland Show
TV-14
Starring:
Isabelle Fuhrman, Ashley Tisdale, David Lynch, Emily Deschanel, Jennette McCurdy, Jennifer Tilly, Katee Sackhoff
Directed By:
Seth MacFarlane, Anthony Lioi, Albert Calleros, Anthony Agrusa, Oreste Canestrelli

TV Shows and Videos

Friends (1994)
Friends
TV-14
Starring:
Jennifer Coolidge, Soleil Moon Frye, Elinor Donahue, Olivia Williams, Debra Jo Rupp, Tahj Mowry, Chris Parnell
Directed By:
Gary Halvorson, Kevin Bright, Michael Lembeck, James Burrows, Gail Mancuso
Black Mirror (2011)
Black Mirror
TV-MA
Starring:
Bryce Dallas Howard, Jessica Brown Findlay, Mackenzie Davis, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Cristin Milioti, Jon Hamm, Tom Cullen
Directed By:
Jodie Foster, Owen Harris, Carl Tibbetts
The West Wing (1999)
The West Wing
TV-14
Starring:
Jon Bon Jovi, Alanna Ubach, Ashley Benson, Brian Dennehy, Gary Cole, John Aniston, Matthew Modine
Directed By:
Christopher Misiano, Alex Graves, Thomas Schlamme, Lesli Linka Glatter, Laura Innes
Unlocked: The World of Games, Revealed (2016)
Unlocked: The World of Games, Revealed
TV-PG
Role:
Himself (8 episodes, 2016)
Starring:
Sean Astin, Jason Mewes, Tom Arnold, Alison Haislip
The Moxy Pirate Show (1994)
The Moxy Pirate Show
Role:
Flea (1994-2000) (voice) (unknown episodes)
Starring:
Bobcat Goldthwait
Modern Family (2009)
Modern Family
TV-PG
Starring:
Nathan Fillion, Martin Short, Judy Greer, Matt Dillon, Sarah Hyland, Stephanie Beatriz, Jonathan Banks
Directed By:
Gail Mancuso, Michael Spiller, Jason Winer, Steven Levitan, Beth McCarthy-Miller
Billions (2016)
Billions
TV-MA
Starring:
Paul Giamatti, Mary-Louise Parker, Damian Lewis, Anthony Edwards, Malin Akerman, Maggie Siff
Directed By:
Karyn Kusama, James Foley, Adam Arkin, Ryan Fleck, Anna Boden
Monstervision (1993)
Monstervision
Starring:
Joe Flaherty, Wes Craven, John Bloom, Rhonda Shear, Renner St. John
Babylon 5 (1994)
Babylon 5
Starring:
Bryan Cranston, David McCallum, Danica McKellar, Adrienne Barbeau, Majel Barrett, Michael York, Robert Englund
Directed By:
Tony Dow, Jim Johnston, Bruce Seth Green, Kevin G. Cremin, Michael Vejar
Penn & Teller: Bullshit! (2003)
Penn & Teller: Bullshit!
TV-MA
Role:
Himself - Host (89 episodes, 2003-2010)
Starring:
Teller, Shera Pollins, Gene Hatcher, Joline Jaffe
Code Black (2015)
Code Black
TV-14
Starring:
Cameron Boyce, Boris Kodjoe, Meredith Baxter, Eric Roberts, Rob Lowe, Marlee Matlin, Meagan Good
Directed By:
Constantine Makris, Oz Scott, Rob Bailey, Alex Zakrzewski, Rob Bowman
Penn & Teller: Fool Us (2011)
Penn & Teller: Fool Us
TV-PG
Role:
Himself (48 episodes, 2011-2018)
Starring:
Alyson Hannigan, Teller, Jonathan Ross, Richard Bellars
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch: Spellbound (1998)
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch: Spellbound
Role:
Drell (voice)
Starring:
Beth Broderick, Melissa Joan Hart, Nick Bakay, Caroline Rhea
Miami Vice (1984)
Miami Vice
TV-14
Starring:
Amanda Plummer, Glenn Frey, Miguel Ferrer, Tommy Chong, John Leguizamo, Veronica Cartwright, Richard Belzer
Directed By:
John Nicolella, Richard Compton, Leon Ichaso, Vern Gillum, Don Johnson
CollegeHumor Originals (2006)
CollegeHumor Originals
Starring:
Hugh Jackman, Yvonne Strahovski, Joss Whedon, Michael C. Hall, Patton Oswalt, Rainn Wilson, Simon Pegg
Directed By:
Matthew Pollock, Ryan Anthony Martin, Michael Schaubach, Tim Wilkime, Vincent Peone
Alpha House (2013)
Alpha House
TV-MA
Starring:
Bill Murray, John Goodman, Willa Fitzgerald, Cynthia Nixon, Haley Joel Osment, Wanda Sykes, Amy Sedaris
Directed By:
Michael Mayer, Andrew McCarthy, Bob Balaban, Adam Bernstein, Jann Turner
Las Vegas (2003)
Las Vegas
TV-14
Starring:
Josh Duhamel, Darrell Hammond, Ed Begley Jr., Matthew Mercer, Dean Cain, Lara Flynn Boyle, Donny Osmond
Directed By:
David Solomon, Timothy Busfield, David Straiton, Allison Liddi-Brown, Paul Michael Glaser
The Defenders (2010)
The Defenders
Starring:
James Brolin, Austin Butler, Dan Aykroyd, Kathy Griffin, Lana Parrilla, Romeo Miller, Helena Mattsson
Directed By:
Charles Haid, Christine Moore, Davis Guggenheim
The Unpleasant World of Penn & Teller (1994)
The Unpleasant World of Penn & Teller
Role:
Himself (6 episodes, 1994)
Starring:
Stephen Fry, Dawn French, Alexei Sayle, Teller
Directed By:
Peter Orton
Deception (2018)
Deception
TV-PG
Starring:
Billy Zane, Vinnie Jones, Laila Robins, Lenora Crichlow
Crashing (2017)
Crashing
TV-MA
Starring:
John Mulaney, Joy Behar, Dave Attell, Gilbert Gottfried, Sarah Silverman, Artie Lange
Directed By:
Judd Apatow
VR.5 (1995)
VR.5
Starring:
Adam Baldwin, Louise Fletcher, David McCallum, Anthony Head, Lori Singer
Directed By:
Jim Charleston, Michael Katleman, John Sacret Young
Home Improvement (1991)
Home Improvement
TV-G
Starring:
Dave Chappelle, Drake Bell, Drew Carey, Lucy Liu, Pamela Anderson, Rider Strong, Jay Leno
Directed By:
Peter Bonerz, John Pasquin, Andy Cadiff, Tim Allen, Peter Filsinger
The Dana Carvey Show (1996)
The Dana Carvey Show
Starring:
Phil Hartman, Selma Blair, Stephen Colbert, Isaac Hayes, Joely Fisher, Louis C.K., Steve Carell
Directed By:
John Fortenberry
Smoke and Mirrors (1995)
Smoke and Mirrors
T
Starring:
Debbie Harry, Teller, Lou Reed
Scorpion (2014)
Scorpion
TV-14
Starring:
Katharine McPhee, Linda Hunt, Eric Roberts, Drew Carey, Keith David, Joely Fisher, Robert Patrick
Directed By:
Mel Damski, Bobby Roth, Milan Cheylov, Jeffrey G. Hunt, Dwight H. Little
Girlfriends (2000)
Girlfriends
Starring:
Idris Elba, Tia Mowry, Wayne Brady, Naya Rivera, Kenya Moore, Jill Scott, Fred Willard
Directed By:
Sheldon Epps, Mary Lou Belli, Leonard R. Garner Jr., Salim Akil, Debbie Allen
Cruel Tricks for Dear Friends (1987)
Cruel Tricks for Dear Friends
Role:
Himself - Penn
Starring:
Lydia Lunch, Teller, Alan Hunter, Marc Garland
Directed By:
Art Wolff
Just Shoot Me! (1997)
Just Shoot Me!
Starring:
Kelsey Grammer, Joyce Bulifant, Sydney Pollack, Lucy Lawless, Ali Larter, Alan Thicke, Jenny McCarthy
Directed By:
Pamela Fryman, Leonard R. Garner Jr., Steven Levitan, Jean Sagal, John Fortenberry
The Drew Carey Show (1995)
The Drew Carey Show
TV-PG
Starring:
Micky Dolenz, Kevin Pollak, Richard Chamberlain, Wayne Knight, Charles Nelson Reilly, A. J. Langer, Eugene Levy
Directed By:
Gerry Cohen, Sam Simon, Bob Koherr, Brian K. Roberts, Steve Zuckerman
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993)
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
TV-PG
Starring:
Bruce Campbell, James Thomas Patrick Walsh, William Devane, Dick Van Patten, Eve Plumb, Ben Vereen, Roger Daltrey
Directed By:
Philip Sgriccia, Randy Zisk, Alan J. Levi, Michael W. Watkins, James R. Bagdonas
Wizard Wars (2014)
Wizard Wars
TV-PG
Role:
Himself - Judge (12 episodes, 2014-2015)
Starring:
Teller, Christen Gerhart, Justin Flom, Ellen Fox
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch (1996)
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
TV-G
Starring:
Erik Estrada, Frankie Avalon, Nicole Scherzinger, Tara Strong, Kevin Nash, Thomas F. Wilson, Danny Bonaduce
Directed By:
Linda Day, Jeff Melman, Leonard R. Garner Jr., Joyce Gittlin, David Grossman
Penn & Teller Tell a Lie (2011)
Penn & Teller Tell a Lie
Starring:
Teller, Steve Broxterman, Bill Davis, Joe Cabral
Steven Spielberg's Director's Chair (1996)
Steven Spielberg's Director's Chair
Role:
Leroy Paine
Starring:
Quentin Tarantino, Jennifer Aniston, Katherine Helmond, Teller
Directed By:
Steven Spielberg, Patrick Algermissen, Alexandra Collett, Eric Eckstein, Greg Hammond
Sin City Spectacular (1998)
Sin City Spectacular
Role:
Himself (24 episodes, 1998-1999)
Starring:
Teri Garr, David Arquette, Harry Dean Stanton, Judd Nelson, Victoria Silvstedt, Jennifer Tilly, Thomas Gibson
Directed By:
Bruce Gowers, Ron de Moraes, Kent Weed
V.I.P. (1998)
V.I.P.
Starring:
Eva Mendes, Lee Majors, Sarah Silverman, RuPaul, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Sherman Hemsley, Udo Kier
Directed By:
Savage Steve Holland, Greg Yaitanes, Nelson McCormick, Sidney J. Furie, Patrick R. Norris
Dharma & Greg (1997)
Dharma & Greg
TV-PG
Role:
 Vincent (uncredited) 1 episode, 1998
Starring:
Bill Maher, Jane Seymour, Juliette Lewis, Kirstie Alley, Thomas Gibson, Ed Asner, Miriam Margolyes
Directed By:
Gail Mancuso, J.D. Lobue, Asaad Kelada, Robert Berlinger, Amanda Bearse