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)
                                    

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  4. Technical Credits

Career Summary


  MoviesDomestic
Box Office		International
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office
As an ActorCameo3$226,155,764$117,035,090$343,190,854
Inverviewee2$164,540$5,376$169,916
Documentary Subject2$9,471,825$0$9,471,825
Narrator1$272,699,130$242,174,617$514,873,747
Lead Ensemble Member1$162,790,990$241,743,598$404,534,588
(Unclassified)1$728,802$0$728,802
In Technical RolesComposer5$800,874,667$959,796,350$1,760,671,017
Song Writer4$1,255,717,155$2,234,444,194$3,490,161,349
Producer4$179,079,112$59,870,401$238,949,513
Executive Producer1$17,506,470$684,361$18,190,831

Latest Ranking on Selected Box Office Record Lists


RecordRankAmount
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,101-1,200) 1,190 $162,790,990
Top Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 2,101-2,200) 2,132 $671,997,226
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the International Box Office (Rank 1,001-1,100) 1,080 $241,743,598
Top Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 3,701-3,800) 3,748 $600,958,681
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,101-1,200) 1,116 $404,534,588
Top Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 2,701-2,800) 2,702 $1,272,955,907
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

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Theater counts: Joker repels an onslaught of newcomers to remain widest release

October 10th, 2024

Joker: Folie á Deux

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. More...

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. More...

2016 - Awards Season: Golden Globes - Nominations

December 12th, 2016

La La Land

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. More...

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Release
Date		TitleRoleDomestic
Box Office		International
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office
Oct 11, 2024Piece by Piece Himself $9,471,825$9,471,825
Dec 22, 2021Sing 2 Alfonso $162,790,990$241,743,598$404,534,588
UnknownHydration Himself
Nov 9, 2018Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch Narrator $272,699,130$242,174,617$514,873,747
Jun 3, 2016Popstar: Never Stop Ne… Himself $9,496,130$40,990$9,537,120
Jun 26, 2015Fresh Dressed Himself $5,376$5,376
Jun 3, 2015Entourage Pharrell Williams $32,363,404$14,075,134$46,438,538
May 15, 2015Pitch Perfect 2 The Voice Judge $184,296,230$102,918,966$287,215,196
Oct 1, 2014Nas: Time is Illmatic Himself $164,540$164,540
Nov 5, 2004Fade 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		TitleOpening
Weekend		Maximum
Theaters		Domestic
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office		Domestic
Share
Dec 22, 2021Sing 2 $22,326,2303,892$162,790,990$404,534,58840.2%
 
Averages $22,326,2303,892$162,790,990$404,534,58840.2%
Totals 1 $162,790,990$404,534,588

Latest Ranking on All Acting Box Office Record Lists


RecordRankAmount
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,101-1,200) 1,190 $162,790,990
Top Live Action Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 51,001-51,100) 51,077 $10,351,342
Top Above the Line Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,221 $435,490,120
Top Below the Line Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 5,501-5,600) 5,565 $235,778,304
Top Stars in Cameo Roles at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 101-200) 138 $226,155,764
Top Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 2,101-2,200) 2,132 $671,997,226
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the International Box Office (Rank 1,001-1,100) 1,080 $241,743,598
Top Live Action Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 67,301-67,400) 67,351 $5,376
Top Above the Line Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 1,401-1,500) 1,428 $483,923,591
Top Below the Line Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 16,001-16,100) 16,020 $117,035,090
Top Stars in Cameo Roles at the International Box Office (Rank 401-500) 405 $117,035,090
Top Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 3,701-3,800) 3,748 $600,958,681
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,101-1,200) 1,116 $404,534,588
Top Live Action Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 55,801-55,900) 55,891 $10,356,718
Top Above the Line Stars at the Wordwide Box Office (Rank 1,301-1,400) 1,310 $919,413,711
Top Below the Line Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 9,701-9,800) 9,797 $352,813,394
Top Stars in Cameo Roles at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 201-300) 223 $343,190,854
Top Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 2,701-2,800) 2,702 $1,272,955,907
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 601-700) 637 $162,790,990
Top International Leading Stars for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 501-600) 568 $241,743,598
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 501-600) 598 $404,534,588
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Digital Animation Movies (Rank 201-300) 219 $162,790,990
Top International Leading Stars for Digital Animation Movies (Rank 201-300) 229 $241,743,598
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Digital Animation Movies (Rank 201-300) 223 $404,534,588
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Kids Fiction Movies (Rank 201-300) 279 $162,790,990
Top International Leading Stars for Kids Fiction Movies (Rank 201-300) 263 $241,743,598
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Kids Fiction Movies (Rank 201-300) 279 $404,534,588
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Musical Movies 63 $162,790,990
Top International Leading Stars for Musical Movies 65 $241,743,598
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Musical Movies 62 $404,534,588
Top Domestic Leading Stars for PG Movies (Rank 401-500) 442 $162,790,990
Top International Leading Stars for PG Movies (Rank 301-400) 356 $241,743,598
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for PG Movies (Rank 301-400) 382 $404,534,588
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Universal Movies (Rank 101-200) 191 $162,790,990
Top International Leading Stars for Universal Movies (Rank 101-200) 174 $241,743,598
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Universal Movies (Rank 101-200) 173 $404,534,588

All Technical Credits



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Release
Date		TitleRoleDomestic
Box Office		International
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office
May 9, 2025Atlantis Producer
Dec 20, 2024Mufasa: The Lion King Composer
Oct 11, 2024Piece by Piece Producer $9,471,825$9,471,825
Jul 3, 2024Despicable Me 4 Composer $361,004,205$607,291,000$968,295,205
Jul 1, 2022Minions: The Rise of Gru Song Writer $370,270,765$567,156,799$937,427,564
Mar 23, 2018Roxanne Roxanne Producer
Jun 30, 2017Despicable Me 3 Original Songs and Themes by $264,624,300$768,185,357$1,032,809,657
Dec 25, 2016Hidden Figures Producer
Composer		 $169,607,287$59,870,401$229,477,688
Jun 19, 2015Dope Executive Producer
Composer		 $17,506,470$684,361$18,190,831
Jul 3, 2013Despicable Me 2 Song Writer $368,065,385$607,151,450$975,216,835
Jul 9, 2010Despicable 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		TitleOpening
Weekend		Maximum
Theaters		Domestic
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office		Domestic
Share
May 9, 2025Atlantis
Oct 11, 2024Piece by Piece $3,851,3551,873$9,471,825$9,471,825100.0%
Mar 23, 2018Roxanne Roxanne
Dec 25, 2016Hidden Figures $515,4993,416$169,607,287$229,477,68873.9%
 
Averages $2,183,4272,645$89,539,556$119,474,75787.0%
Totals 4 $179,079,112$238,949,513

Latest Ranking on All Technical Box Office Record Lists


RecordRankAmount
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