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Alanis Morissette, actor
Actor

Alanis Morissette: Movies, Awards & Box Office

films
22
on screen
1997–2025
box office
$206K
nomination
1
average score
53
Born
June 1, 1974 (age 52)
Birthplace
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Full name
Alanis Nadine Morissette
Citizenship
Canada, United States
Occupations
Singer, songwriter, musician, record producer, actress
Years active
1986-present
Spouses
Mario Treadway
Children
3
Career at a glance

Alanis Morissette's Career in Numbers

Alanis Morissette's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Alanis Morissette works in most and the milestones along the way.

Alanis Morissette Movies by Decade

  1. 2020s 1

Alanis Morissette Movies by Genre

  • Biography 1

Biography is the genre Alanis Morissette has worked in most, with 1 film.

Alanis Morissette Career Milestones

First film
The Price of Desire 2020
Biggest box office hit
The Price of Desire $206K worldwide
22 credits

Alanis Morissette Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Alanis Morissette is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 53. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

1 nomination

Alanis Morissette: Awards & Nominations

1 nomination across 1 award body. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.

All movie awards
Biography

Who Is Alanis Morissette?

Alanis Morissette was born in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada in 1974 and is 52 years old. Credited on films since 1997, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Alanis Nadine Morissette, born June 1, 1974 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, has become a defining voice of alternative rock and a cultural touchstone for multiple generations. Growing up in a devout Catholic household with a French‑Irish father and a Hungarian‑Jewish mother, she began performing on the children’s sketch series You Can’t Do That on Television and released two dance‑pop albums, Alanis (1991) and Now Is the Time (1992), that earned modest Canadian success yet hinted at a restless artistic drive. After moving to Los Angeles in the early 1990s, she partnered with producer Glen Ballard and crafted the groundbreaking album Jagged Little Pill (1995), whose raw confessionals—most famously “You Oughta Know”—propelled her to global stardom, clinching five Grammy Awards including Album of the Year and selling over 33 million copies worldwide. The record’s blend of angry honesty and melodic hooks cemented Morissette’s reputation as the “queen of alt‑rock angst,” influencing a wave of female artists from Avril Lavigne to Pink. Subsequent releases such as Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie (1998), Under Rug Swept (2002) where she acted as sole writer‑producer, and Flavors of Entanglement (2008) displayed her willingness to experiment with electronic textures, jazz‑inflected arrangements, and deeply personal lyrical themes, often drawn from her high‑profile relationships, including a brief engagement to Ryan Reynolds. Beyond music, Morissette has pursued acting—appearing as God in Kevin Smith’s Dogma and guest‑starring on series like Weeds—and has contributed to film soundtracks, earning Golden Globe nominations for “Uninvited” and “Wunderkind.” She holds dual citizenship in Canada and the United States (since 2005), has been married to Mario Treadway since 2010, and is a mother of three. Her later projects, including the meditation album The Storm Before the Calm (2022) and the Broadway‑adapted musical Jagged Little Pill, demonstrate an artist who continually reinvents herself while remaining anchored by the confessional intensity that first captured the world’s attention.

Works with

Who Alanis Morissette Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Alanis Morissette shares the most films with. John Legend comes first, with 2 films together, followed by Kim Gordon (2).

FAQ

Alanis Morissette: Questions & Answers

How many movies Alanis Morissette has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Alanis Morissette been in?

Alanis Morissette is credited on 22 films, from 1997 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Alanis Morissette's highest-grossing movie?

The Price of Desire (2020) is Alanis Morissette's biggest box office hit, with $206K worldwide. Across every film with box office figures, Alanis Morissette's movies have made $206K.

Alanis Morissette's biggest hits

What is the best Alanis Morissette movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Alanis Morissette's best-rated film is Jagged (2021) with a score of 53.

Best Alanis Morissette movies, ranked

Has Alanis Morissette won an Oscar?

Alanis Morissette has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Alanis Morissette has 0 wins from 1 nomination.

How old is Alanis Morissette?

Alanis Morissette is 52 years old, born on June 1, 1974 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

What is Alanis Morissette's newest movie?

The most recent film on Alanis Morissette's filmography is FireAid Benefit Concert (2025), in the role of Self.

Who does Alanis Morissette work with most often?

Alanis Morissette shares the most films with John Legend (2 films), Kim Gordon (2 films) and Bill Clinton (2 films).

The Best Alanis Morissette Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 22 credits.

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