Pharrell Williams
| Best known as a Composer based on credits in that role in 5 films, with $1,760,671,017 worldwide aggregate box office (rank #66) |
| Best-known technical roles: Despicable Me 4 (Composer), Minions: The Rise of Gru (Song Writer), Despicable Me 2 (Song Writer), Despicable Me 3 (Song Writer), Despicable Me (Composer) |
| Best-known acting roles: Narrator (Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch), Alfonso (Sing 2), The Voice Judge (Pitch Perfect 2), Pharrell Williams (Entourage), Himself (Piece by Piece) |
| Most productive collaborators: Yarrow Cheney, Benedict Cumberbatch, Christopher Meledandri, Janet Healy, Cameron Seely |
| Born: April 5, 1973 (51 years old) |
Career Summary
| Movies | Domestic Box Office | International Box Office | Worldwide Box Office | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| As an Actor | Cameo | 3 | $226,155,764 | $117,035,090 | $343,190,854 |
| Inverviewee | 2 | $164,540 | $5,376 | $169,916 | |
| Documentary Subject | 2 | $9,471,825 | $0 | $9,471,825 | |
| Narrator | 1 | $272,699,130 | $242,174,617 | $514,873,747 | |
| Lead Ensemble Member | 1 | $162,790,990 | $241,743,598 | $404,534,588 | |
| (Unclassified) | 1 | $728,802 | $0 | $728,802 | |
| In Technical Roles | Composer | 5 | $800,874,667 | $959,796,350 | $1,760,671,017 |
| Song Writer | 4 | $1,255,717,155 | $2,234,444,194 | $3,490,161,349 | |
| Producer | 4 | $179,079,112 | $59,870,401 | $238,949,513 | |
| Executive Producer | 1 | $17,506,470 | $684,361 | $18,190,831 |
Latest Ranking on Selected Box Office Record Lists
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Theater counts: Joker repels an onslaught of newcomers to remain widest release
October 10th, 2024
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The opening weekend turned out to be less inspiring than originally expected for Joker: Folie á Deux, as Monday final tallies reported the film making $2.3 million less than originally projected over its opening three-day frame. Despite those projections, the sequel nevertheless easily dominated the domestic box office, securing nearly $38 million from 4,105 locations, which it retains for its second weekend. As the film begins its sophomore session, it will have to fend off a flurry of new wide releases, including another sequel poised to make Joker a one and done at the top of charts.
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Piece by Piece trailer
October 3rd, 2024
Biographical documentary about Pharrell Williams opens in theaters October 11. Full movie details.
Uninterested in making a traditional film about his life, Pharrell Williams tells his story in a way that sets audience’s imaginations free. Developed from his singular vision, Piece by Piece transports audiences into a LEGO world where anything is possible.
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2016 - Awards Season: Golden Globes - Nominations
December 12th, 2016
The Golden Globes nominations were announced and we are starting to see a few names pop up over and over again. La La Land led the way with seven nominations, but Moonlight was right behind with six and Manchester by the Sea earned five. You will be hearing those three names over and over and over again this Awards Season.
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All Acting Credits
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| Release Date | Title | Role | Domestic Box Office | International Box Office | Worldwide Box Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2024 | Piece by Piece | Himself | $9,471,825 | $9,471,825 | |
| Dec 22, 2021 | Sing 2 | Alfonso | $162,790,990 | $241,743,598 | $404,534,588 |
| Unknown | Hydration | Himself | |||
| Nov 9, 2018 | Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch | Narrator | $272,699,130 | $242,174,617 | $514,873,747 |
| Jun 3, 2016 | Popstar: Never Stop Ne… | Himself | $9,496,130 | $40,990 | $9,537,120 |
| Jun 26, 2015 | Fresh Dressed | Himself | $5,376 | $5,376 | |
| Jun 3, 2015 | Entourage | Pharrell Williams | $32,363,404 | $14,075,134 | $46,438,538 |
| May 15, 2015 | Pitch Perfect 2 | The Voice Judge | $184,296,230 | $102,918,966 | $287,215,196 |
| Oct 1, 2014 | Nas: Time is Illmatic | Himself | $164,540 | $164,540 | |
| Nov 5, 2004 | Fade to Black | Himself | $728,802 | $728,802 | |
| Averages | $84,001,381 | $100,159,780 | $141,441,081 | ||
| Totals | 10 | $672,011,051 | $600,958,681 | $1,272,969,732 | |
Leading or Lead Ensemble Roles
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| Release Date | Title | Opening Weekend | Maximum Theaters | Domestic Box Office | Worldwide Box Office | Domestic Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2021 | Sing 2 | $22,326,230 | 3,892 | $162,790,990 | $404,534,588 | 40.2% |
| Averages | $22,326,230 | 3,892 | $162,790,990 | $404,534,588 | 40.2% | |
| Totals | 1 | $162,790,990 | $404,534,588 | |||
Latest Ranking on All Acting Box Office Record Lists
All Technical Credits
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| Release Date | Title | Role | Domestic Box Office | International Box Office | Worldwide Box Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2025 | Atlantis | Producer | |||
| Dec 20, 2024 | Mufasa: The Lion King | Composer | |||
| Oct 11, 2024 | Piece by Piece | Producer | $9,471,825 | $9,471,825 | |
| Jul 3, 2024 | Despicable Me 4 | Composer | $361,004,205 | $607,291,000 | $968,295,205 |
| Jul 1, 2022 | Minions: The Rise of Gru | Song Writer | $370,270,765 | $567,156,799 | $937,427,564 |
| Mar 23, 2018 | Roxanne Roxanne | Producer | |||
| Jun 30, 2017 | Despicable Me 3 | Original Songs and Themes by | $264,624,300 | $768,185,357 | $1,032,809,657 |
| Dec 25, 2016 | Hidden Figures | Producer Composer |
$169,607,287 | $59,870,401 | $229,477,688 |
| Jun 19, 2015 | Dope | Executive Producer Composer |
$17,506,470 | $684,361 | $18,190,831 |
| Jul 3, 2013 | Despicable Me 2 | Song Writer | $368,065,385 | $607,151,450 | $975,216,835 |
| Jul 9, 2010 | Despicable Me | Composer Original Songs and T… |
$252,756,705 | $291,950,588 | $544,707,293 |
| Averages | $226,663,368 | $414,612,851 | $589,449,612 | ||
| Totals | 11 | $1,813,306,942 | $2,902,289,956 | $4,715,596,898 | |
Producer Credits
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| Release Date | Title | Opening Weekend | Maximum Theaters | Domestic Box Office | Worldwide Box Office | Domestic Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2025 | Atlantis | |||||
| Oct 11, 2024 | Piece by Piece | $3,851,355 | 1,873 | $9,471,825 | $9,471,825 | 100.0% |
| Mar 23, 2018 | Roxanne Roxanne | |||||
| Dec 25, 2016 | Hidden Figures | $515,499 | 3,416 | $169,607,287 | $229,477,688 | 73.9% |
| Averages | $2,183,427 | 2,645 | $89,539,556 | $119,474,757 | 87.0% | |
| Totals | 4 | $179,079,112 | $238,949,513 | |||
Latest Ranking on All Technical Box Office Record Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Top Grossing Composer at the Domestic Box Office | 65 | $800,874,667 |
| Top Grossing Executive Producer at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 3,601-3,700) | 3,601 | $17,506,470 |
| Top Grossing Producer at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 801-900) | 808 | $179,065,287 |
| Top Grossing Composer at the International Box Office | 64 | $955,340,942 |
| Top Grossing Executive Producer at the International Box Office (Rank 6,401-6,500) | 6,469 | $684,361 |
| Top Grossing Producer at the International Box Office (Rank 1,601-1,700) | 1,690 | $59,870,401 |
| Top Grossing Composer at the Worldwide Box Office | 66 | $1,756,215,609 |
| Top Grossing Executive Producer at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 4,301-4,400) | 4,370 | $18,190,831 |
| Top Grossing Producer at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,101-1,200) | 1,119 | $238,935,688 |