25 Best Ray Liotta Movies and TV Shows, Ranked

Ray Liotta, the American actor, stepped into the realm of acting with the 1983 film The Lonely Lady. His breakout role came in the 1986 flick Something Wild, for which he was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture. He has appeared in numerous other films and TV shows, but he is most recognized for his exceptional portrayals of Shoeless Joe Jackson in Field of Dreams (1989) and Henry Hill in Goodfellas (1990). In 2005, he won a Primetime Emmy Award for his outstanding guest role in the television series ER. He was nominated for Screen Actors Guild Awards for playing Frank Sinatra in The Rat Pack (1998) and Lorca in Texas Rising (2015). At the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards, he received a posthumous nomination for his portrayal of Big Jim Keene. Right from his debut until his passing in May 2022, the actor has thoroughly entertained. To make it easier for his followers, we have curated a list of the best Ray Liotta movies and TV shows ranked per their IMDb Ratings.

Top 10 Ray Liotta Movies and TV Shows According to IMDb Rating 

Goodfellas

IMDb Rating: 8.7

Goodfellas is a biographical crime drama film based on Wiseguy, the 1985 nonfiction book written by Pileggi. It focuses on the story of Henry Hill, a mob associate, and his friends and family from 1955 to 1980. It depicts their journey of success and eventual downfall. It is one of only eight films to have won the Best Picture award from three of four prominent U.S. film critic groups: LA, NBR, NY, and NSFC. Goodfellas is a timeless gangster classic that captivates viewers with its hard-hitting and stylish portrayal of the criminal underworld. Ray Liotta essayed Henry Hill in it.

Cast:

• Ray Liotta
• Robert De Niro
• Joe Pesci
• Lorraine Bracco
• Paul Sorvino

Directed By	Martin Scorsese
Release Date	September 19, 1990
Running Time	146 minutes

The Simpsons 

IMDb Rating: 8.7

Ray Liotta provided his voice for Morty Szyslak in a single episode of the widely acclaimed animated series The Simpsons. The episode was titled “King Leer” and served as the sixteenth episode of the twenty-ninth season, making it the 634th episode of the series overall. Daniel Furlong and Zach Posner were the episode writers. 2.26 million U.S. viewers watched it at the time of its premiere.

Voice Cast:

• Ray Liotta (One Episode)
• Debi Mazar
• Jonathan Schmock

Directed By	Chris Clements
Release Date	December 17, 1989
Running Time	21–24 minutes

Modern Family 

IMDb Rating: 8.5

Ray Liotta appeared in a single episode of the sitcom Modern Family. Titled Playdates, it was the tenth episode of the seventh season that aired on January 6, 2016. The episode was directed by Claire Scanlon and written by Jeffrey Richman. A total of 8.35 million viewers watched it. The episode was regarded as the best of the season due to its exceptional punchlines, impeccable timing, and well-balanced pacing.

Cast:

• Ray Liotta (One Episode)
• Ed O’Neill
• Sofía Vergara
• Jeremy Maguire
• Rico Rodriguez

Directed By	Claire Scanlon
Release Date	September 23, 2009
Running Time	20–24 minutes

The League

IMDb Rating: 8.3

The sitcom The League aired on FX and later on FXX from October 29, 2009, to December 9, 2015, spanning seven seasons. Ray Liotta appeared in the sixth episode of the show’s third season. The episode was titled “Yobogoya!” and the actor portrayed Mr. Hudabega, Ruxin’s boss. It garnered a U.S. viewership of 0.872 million.

Cast:

• Ray Liotta (One Episode)
• Katie Aselton
• Nick Kroll

Directed By	Jeff Schaffer
Release Date	October 29, 2009
Running Time	20–30 minutes

Family Guy 

IMDb Rating: 8.2

In the second episode of the third season of Family Guy, titled “Brian Does Hollywood,” actor Ray Liotta provided his voice for Zack. The episode originally aired on July 18, 2001, and was watched by 6.17 million viewers in the United States, making it the second most-watched episode of that season.

Voice Cast:

• Ray Liotta (One Episode)

Directed By	Gavin Dell
Release Date	January 31, 1999
Running Time	20–27 minutes

SpongeBob SquarePants 

IMDb Rating: 8.2

Ray Liotta appeared in one episode of the animated surreal comedy series SpongeBob SquarePants. The episode titled “Whatever Happened to SpongeBob?” (“WhoBob WhatPants”) was aired on October 13, 2008. Stephen Hillenburg, Casey Alexander, and Zeus Cervas are its writers. Liotta lent his voice to Bubble Poppin Leader. The U.S. audience can watch it on the streaming service Netflix.

Voice Cast:

• Ray Liotta (One Episode)
• Tom Kenny
• Rodger Bumpass
• Clancy Brown
• Carolyn Lawrence
• Bill Fagerbakke

Creative Director	Vincent Waller
Release Date	May 1, 1999
Running Time	11 minutes

Frasier

IMDb Rating:  8.2

Ray Liotta appeared in Season 2, Episode 23 of the television series Frasier. Overall, the forty-seventh episode of the show, titled “The Innkeepers,” was watched by 17.9 million viewers in the United States. David Lloyd wrote this particular episode.

Cast:

• Ray Liotta (One Episode)
• Kelsey Grammer
• Jane Leeves
• David Hyde Pierce
• Peri Gilpin
• John Mahoney

Directed By	James Burrows
Release Date	September 16, 1993
Running Time	21–23 minutes

Black Bird 

IMDb Rating: 8.1

Black Bird is an American true crime drama miniseries that Dennis Lehane developed. It is based on the 2010 autobiographical novel “In with the Devil: a Fallen Hero, a Serial Killer, and a Dangerous Bargain for Redemption” by James Keene with Hillel Levin. The miniseries, consisting of six episodes, premiered on July 8, 2022, exclusively on Apple TV+. It garnered critical acclaim, with special recognition for Jimmy Keene’s original story and the highly skilled cast. Ray Liotta portrayed the character of James “Big Jim” Keene.

Cast:

• Ray Liotta (Six Episodes)
• Taron Egerton
• Paul Walter Hauser
• Sepideh Moafi
• Greg Kinnear

Developed By	Dennis Lehane
Release Date	July 8, 2022
Running Time	54–60 minutes

Phineas and Ferb 

IMDb Rating: 8.1

Ray Liotta provided his voice in one of the animated musical comedy series Phineas and Ferb episodes. Aliki Theofilopoulos Grafft and Antoine Guilbaud contributed to writing the episode titled “What A Croc!” while the story was by Martin Olson. During its premiere, it was viewed by 2.73 million U.S. viewers.

Voice Cast:

• Ray Liotta (One Episode)

Created By	Dan Povenmire and Jeff “Swampy” Marsh
Release Date	August 17, 2007
Running Time	22 minutes

St. Elsewhere 

IMDb Rating: 8.0

John Falsey and Joshua Brand created the medical drama St. Elsewhere. The show aired on NBC from October 26, 1982, to May 25, 1988. Ray Liotta portrayed Murray in Season 1, Episode 9 of St. Elsewhere. The episode was titled “Rain.” The story of this episode was written by Joshua Brand, Elizabeth Diggs, and John Falsey. The teleplay credit goes to Elizabeth Diggs. The series received critical acclaim during its run and was honored with 13 Emmy Awards for its exceptional writing, acting, and direction. St. Elsewhere was recognized as one of the top TV shows ever, ranking No. 20 on TV Guide’s prestigious 2002 list of “The 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time”. Additionally, the magazine named it the best drama series of the 1980s in a 1993 issue. In December 2023, St. Elsewhere was ranked #92 on Variety’s list of the 100 greatest TV shows ever.

Cast:

• Ray Liotta (One Episode)

Directed By	Victor Hsu
Release Date	October 26, 1982
Running Time	45–48 minutes

15 Other Popular Ray Liotta Movies and TV Shows According to IMDb Rating

Title	IMDb Rating
Marriage Story	7.9
ER	7.9
Young Sheldon	7.6
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt	7.6
Hanna	7.6
Blow	7.5
Field of Dreams	7.5
The Place Beyond the Pines	7.3
Identity	7.3
NTSF:SD: SUV	7.3
John Q	7.1
Narc	7.1
Cop Land	7.0
Shades of Blue	7.0
Another World	7.0

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