Paul Sparks

Best known as a Supporting Actor based on credits in that role in 13 films, with $525,587,638 worldwide aggregate box office (rank #7,517)
Best-known acting roles: James Gordon Bennett (The Greatest Showman), Gary Rogue Leader (The Bikeriders), Carver (Mud), Step Meeting (Rachel Getting Married), Agent Miller (Midnight Special)
Most productive collaborators: Hugh Jackman, Michael Gracey, Zac Efron, Michael Arndt, Michelle Williams
Born: October 16, 1971 (54 years old)
                                    

  1. Summary
  2. News
  3. Acting Credits
  4. Technical Credits

Career Summary


  MoviesDomestic
Box Office		International
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office
As an ActorSupporting13$237,311,870$288,275,768$525,587,638
Leading2$1,104,515$0$1,104,515
(Unclassified)1$0$0$0

Latest Ranking on Selected Box Office Record Lists


RecordRankAmount
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 5,901-6,000) 5,903 $1,104,515
Top Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 7,901-8,000) 7,977 $238,416,385
Top Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 8,701-8,800) 8,759 $288,275,768
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 7,901-8,000) 7,934 $1,104,515
Top Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 8,401-8,500) 8,432 $526,692,153

See the Acting Credits tab for all Acting Box Office Records and the Technical Credits tab for all Technical Box Office Records.


Limited and VOD Releases: Death of Limited Releases

March 9th, 2018

The Death of Stalin

It is one of the worst times of year to release a film in limited release, as the Oscars are still taking up a lot of space and it is too soon for summer to boost the box office numbers. That said, while there are not a lot of limited releases on this week’s list, there are some that might actually have a real shot at box office success. The Death of Stalin has the loudest buzz and the reviews are outstanding. Meanwhile, both Claire’s Camera and Thoroughbreds could be surprise hits. More...

All Acting Credits



Register with The Numbers for free to customize this chart.

Release
Date		TitleRoleDomestic
Box Office		International
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office
Apr 4, 2025Eric Larue Steve Calhan $13,211$13,211
Nov 1, 2024Lost On A Mountain In … $1,101,913$1,101,913
Jun 21, 2024The Bikeriders Gary Rogue Leader $21,746,895$14,555,919$36,302,814
Apr 3, 2020The Lovebirds
Mar 20, 2020Human Capital Jon $6,596$6,596
Mar 9, 2018Thoroughbreds $3,072,605$401,616$3,474,221
Dec 20, 2017The Greatest Showman James Gordon Bennett $174,340,174$254,455,826$428,796,000
Jul 18, 2017In The Radiant City
Apr 5, 2016Stealing Cars Conrad Sean Lewis
Mar 18, 2016Midnight Special Agent Miller $3,712,282$3,967,968$7,680,250
Jun 6, 2014Trust Me Ray $247,123$247,123
Aug 23, 2013Sparrows Dance $2,602$2,602
Apr 26, 2013Mud Carver $21,590,086$9,966,873$31,556,959
Mar 16, 2012The Understudy Bobby $17,036$17,036
Feb 28, 2011Return Ed $16,124$1,829$17,953
Oct 3, 2008Rachel Getting Married Step Meeting $12,796,861$4,678,614$17,475,475
 
Averages $19,868,032$36,034,471$40,514,781
Totals 16 $238,416,385$288,275,768$526,692,153


Leading or Lead Ensemble Roles


Register with The Numbers for free to customize this chart.

Release
Date		TitleOpening
Weekend		Maximum
Theaters		Domestic
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office		Domestic
Share
Nov 1, 2024Lost On A Mountain In … $385,442630$1,101,913$1,101,913100.0%
Aug 23, 2013Sparrows Dance 1$2,602$2,602100.0%
 
Averages $385,442316$552,258$552,258100.0%
Totals 2 $1,104,515$1,104,515


Supporting Roles


Register with The Numbers for free to customize this chart.

Release
Date		TitleOpening
Weekend		Maximum
Theaters		Domestic
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office		Domestic
Share
Apr 4, 2025Eric Larue 25$13,211$13,211100.0%
Jun 21, 2024The Bikeriders $9,698,2752,692$21,746,895$36,302,81459.9%
Apr 3, 2020The Lovebirds
Mar 20, 2020Human Capital $4,3316$6,596$6,596100.0%
Mar 9, 2018Thoroughbreds $1,224,430564$3,072,605$3,474,22188.4%
Dec 20, 2017The Greatest Showman $8,805,8433,342$174,340,174$428,796,00040.7%
Apr 5, 2016Stealing Cars
Mar 18, 2016Midnight Special $190,012521$3,712,282$7,680,25048.3%
Jun 6, 2014Trust Me $247,123
Apr 26, 2013Mud $2,215,460960$21,590,086$31,556,95968.4%
Mar 16, 2012The Understudy $2,2962$17,036$17,036100.0%
Feb 28, 2011Return $6,7173$16,124$17,95389.8%
Oct 3, 2008Rachel Getting Married $293,369391$12,796,861$17,475,47573.2%
 
Averages $2,493,415851$23,731,187$47,780,69476.9%
Totals 13 $237,311,870$525,587,638

Latest Ranking on All Acting Box Office Record Lists


RecordRankAmount
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 5,901-6,000) 5,903 $1,104,515
Top 100 Stars in Supporting Roles at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 7,001-7,100) 7,013 $237,311,870
Top Live Action Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 7,101-7,200) 7,118 $238,416,385
Top Above the Line Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 4,901-5,000) 4,914 $47,567,068
Top Below the Line Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 7,601-7,700) 7,612 $190,849,317
Top Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 7,901-8,000) 7,977 $238,416,385
Top 100 Stars in Supporting Roles at the International Box Office (Rank 7,801-7,900) 7,881 $288,275,768
Top Live Action Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 7,601-7,700) 7,604 $288,275,768
Top Above the Line Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 6,701-6,800) 6,780 $25,173,360
Top Below the Line Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 7,201-7,300) 7,271 $263,102,408
Top Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 8,701-8,800) 8,759 $288,275,768
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 7,901-8,000) 7,934 $1,104,515
Top 100 Stars in Supporting Roles at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 7,501-7,600) 7,517 $525,587,638
Top Live Action Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 7,401-7,500) 7,417 $526,692,153
Top Above the Line Stars at the Wordwide Box Office (Rank 5,901-6,000) 5,925 $72,740,428
Top Below the Line Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 7,301-7,400) 7,381 $453,951,725
Top Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 8,401-8,500) 8,432 $526,692,153
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 7,701-7,800) 7,717 $2,602
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Based on Factual Book/Article Movies (Rank 301-400) 396 $1,101,913
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 9,701-9,800) 9,788 $2,602
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Based on Factual Book/Article Movies (Rank 401-500) 451 $1,101,913
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Live Action Movies (Rank 5,301-5,400) 5,388 $1,104,515
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Live Action Movies (Rank 7,201-7,300) 7,229 $1,104,515
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 6,901-7,000) 6,998 $2,602
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Dramatization Movies (Rank 901-1,000) 948 $1,101,913
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 8,901-9,000) 8,938 $2,602
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Dramatization Movies (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,201 $1,101,913
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Adventure Movies (Rank 1,301-1,400) 1,391 $1,101,913
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Romantic Comedy Movies (Rank 901-1,000) 994 $2,602
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Adventure Movies (Rank 1,701-1,800) 1,711 $1,101,913
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Romantic Comedy Movies (Rank 1,101-1,200) 1,181 $2,602
Top Domestic Leading Stars for PG Movies (Rank 2,001-2,100) 2,020 $1,101,913
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Not Rated Movies (Rank 3,101-3,200) 3,124 $2,602
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for PG Movies (Rank 2,201-2,300) 2,209 $1,101,913
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Not Rated Movies (Rank 3,801-3,900) 3,849 $2,602

All Technical Credits