Top Warren Beatty Films by Box Office and Awards
Warren Beatty's highest-grossing film is Bugsy, which earned approximately 67 million dollars worldwide at the box office. The film received ten Academy Award nominations and won two, including Best Director for Beatty. Another major commercial success is Heaven Can Wait, which grossed over 83 million dollars domestically and earned nine Oscar nominations.
Beatty's Reds earned approximately 40 million dollars domestically and won two Academy Awards, including Best Supporting Actress for Maureen Stapleton. The film also earned twelve nominations total, making it one of the most nominated films of its year. The Numbers reports that Bugsy remains Beatty's most profitable directorial effort when adjusted for inflation and marketing costs.
Warren Beatty Acting Roles with Highest Critical Recognition
Best Acting Performances by Awards and Reviews
Beatty's performance in Heaven Can Wait earned him a Best Actor nomination at the Academy Awards. The film holds a 78 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on over 40 reviews. His role in Bugsy earned him a Best Actor nomination at the Golden Globes and a BAFTA nomination for Best Actor in a Leading Role.
Supporting Roles and Cameos
Beatty's cameo in Reds as Eugene O'Neill earned him a Best Actor nomination at the Screen Actors Guild Awards. His portrayal of Dick Tracy in the 1990 film earned him a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy. The film's costume design won an Academy Award, while Beatty's performance received mixed reviews from major critics.
Warren Beatty's Career Box Office Totals and Studio Partnerships
Production Companies and Distribution Deals
Beatty founded production company Mulholland Productions, which co-produced Bugsy with Regency Enterprises and distributed through Warner Bros. The film's budget was reported at 38 million dollars by The Numbers. His films have been distributed by major studios including Paramount Pictures, Warner Bros., and 20th Century Fox across multiple decades.
According to Box Office Mojo, Warren Beatty's films have grossed over 1.3 billion dollars worldwide in nominal terms. His directorial efforts have earned him a total of fourteen Academy Award nominations as a producer and director. The majority of his highest-grossing films were released between 1978 and 1998, a period spanning over two decades of consistent box office presence.