Actor

Bernadette Peters: Movies, Awards & Box Office

films: 49
on screen: 1972–2023
box office: $172M
nominations: 2
average score: 79

Born: February 28, 1948 (age 78)
Birthplace: New York City, U.S.
Full name: Bernadette Lazzara
Citizenship: American
Occupations: Actress, singer
Years active: 1958-present
Spouses: Michael Wittenberg

Biggest hits

The Best Bernadette Peters Movies

The films of Bernadette Peters that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: The Jerk (1979) leads with $73.7M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.

Full ranking

Career at a glance

Bernadette Peters's Career in Numbers

Bernadette Peters's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Bernadette Peters works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Once Upon a Mattress (1972) to Zoey’s Extraordinary Christmas (2021), and the 1990s were the busiest decade.

Bernadette Peters Movies by Decade

1970s 5
1980s 7
1990s 13
2000s 6
2010s 1
2020s 2

The 1990s were Bernadette Peters's busiest decade, with 13 films.

Bernadette Peters Movies by Genre

Drama 9
Comedy 7
Music 4
Family 3
Romance 2
Tv movie 2
Action 2
Animation 1
Adventure 1
Fantasy 1

Drama is the genre Bernadette Peters has worked in most, with 9 films, ahead of comedy (7).

Bernadette Peters Career Milestones

First film: Once Upon a Mattress 1972
Biggest box office hit: The Jerk $73.7M worldwide
Best-rated film: Zoey’s Extraordinary Christmas Movie Echo Score 80
Newest film: Zoey’s Extraordinary Christmas 2021

49 credits

Bernadette Peters Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Bernadette Peters is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 79. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Bernadette Peters Movies as an Actor

Bernadette Peters in Documentaries & Specials

2 nominations

Bernadette Peters: Awards & Nominations

2 nominations across 1 award body, from 1977 to 1982. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.

All movie awards

39th Golden Globe Awards
- Bernadette Peters: Nominated Best Actress – Comedy or Musical Pennies from Heaven
34th Golden Globe Awards
- Bernadette Peters: Nominated Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Comedy or Musical (Supporting Actress) Silent Movie

Biography

Who Is Bernadette Peters?

Bernadette Peters was born in New York City, U.S. in 1948 and is 78 years old. Credited on films since 1972, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Bernadette Peters, born Bernadette Lazzara, is an American actress and singer renowned for her exceptional talent spanning over six decades. She has flourished in musical theatre, television, film, solo concerts, and recorded music, solidifying her status as an iconic Broadway performer. She has garnered seven Tony Award nominations, winning two plus an honorary award, and has also received nine Drama Desk Award nominations, walking away with three. Four Broadway cast albums featuring her have won Grammy Awards.

Notably, Peters is recognized as the leading interpreter of works by Stephen Sondheim, excelling in musicals such as Mack and Mabel, Sunday in the Park with George, Song and Dance, Into the Woods, and many others. Peters has six solo album recordings to her name and regularly performs a solo concert act. Her commitment to her craft extends to her child actress beginnings in the 1960s, her film and television career that took off in the 1970s, and roles in popular contemporary television shows such as Ally McBeal, Smash, Mozart in the Jungle, and The Good Fight.

Works with

Who Bernadette Peters Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Bernadette Peters shares the most films with. Carol Burnett comes first, with 6 films together, followed by Mandy Patinkin (5).

FAQ

Bernadette Peters: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has Bernadette Peters been in?

Bernadette Peters is credited on 49 films, from 1972 to 2023. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Bernadette Peters's highest-grossing movie?

The Jerk (1979) is Bernadette Peters's biggest box office hit, with $73.7M worldwide, ahead of Silent Movie (1976) ($36.1M). Across every film with box office figures, Bernadette Peters's movies have made $172M.

Bernadette Peters's biggest hits

What is the best Bernadette Peters movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Bernadette Peters's best-rated film is Zoey’s Extraordinary Christmas (2021) with a score of 80, followed by On Broadway (2019) (80).

Best Bernadette Peters movies, ranked

Has Bernadette Peters won an Oscar?

Bernadette Peters has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Bernadette Peters has 0 wins from 2 nominations.

How old is Bernadette Peters?

Bernadette Peters is 78 years old, born on February 28, 1948 in New York City, U.S..

What is Bernadette Peters's newest movie?

The most recent film on Bernadette Peters's filmography is Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love (2023), in the role of Self - Guest.

Who does Bernadette Peters work with most often?

Bernadette Peters shares the most films with Carol Burnett (6 films), Mandy Patinkin (5 films) and Liza Minnelli (5 films).

The Best Bernadette Peters Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 49 credits.

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