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Camryn Manheim, actor
Actor

Camryn Manheim: Movies & Box Office

films
25
on screen
1995–2022
box office
$4.35M
average score
64
Born
March 8, 1961 (age 65)
Birthplace
West Caldwell, New Jersey, U.S.
Full name
Debra Frances Manheim
Citizenship
United States
Occupations
Actress
Years active
1983-present
Children
1
Biggest hits

The Best Camryn Manheim Movies

The films of Camryn Manheim that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Jeffrey (1995) leads with $3.49M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.

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Career at a glance

Camryn Manheim's Career in Numbers

Camryn Manheim's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Camryn Manheim works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Jeffrey (1995) to Cruel Instruction (2022), and the 2000s were the busiest decade.

Camryn Manheim Movies by Decade

  1. 1990s 5
  2. 2000s 9
  3. 2010s 8
  4. 2020s 3

The 2000s were Camryn Manheim's busiest decade, with 9 films.

Camryn Manheim Movies by Genre

  • Drama 12
  • Comedy 5
  • Romance 2
  • Thriller 1
  • Tv movie 1
  • Adventure 1
  • Fantasy 1
  • Music 1

Drama is the genre Camryn Manheim has worked in most, with 12 films, ahead of comedy (5).

Camryn Manheim Career Milestones

First film
Jeffrey 1995
Biggest box office hit
Jeffrey $3.49M worldwide
Best-rated film
All About Nina Movie Echo Score 75
Newest film
Cruel Instruction 2022
25 credits

Camryn Manheim Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Camryn Manheim is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 64. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Camryn Manheim?

Camryn Manheim was born in West Caldwell, New Jersey, U.S. in 1961 and is 65 years old. Credited on films since 1995, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Debra Frances "Camryn" Manheim, primarily known by her stage name Camryn Manheim, was born on March 8, 1961, and is an American actress that first caught the attention of viewers through her off-Broadway one-woman show, "Wake Up, I'm Fat", in 1994. She is famously known for her performances as Ellenor Frutt on The Practice (1997–2004), Delia Banks on Ghost Whisperer (2006–2010), "Control" on Person of Interest (2013–2015), Lieutenant Cosgrove on Stumptown (2019–2020), and Gladys Presley in the 2005 miniseries Elvis. Commencing 2022 through 2024, she captured the leading role of Kate Dixon on Law & Order. Manheim's film contributions include Romy and Michele's High School Reunion (1997), Happiness (1998), What Planet Are You From? (2000), Scary Movie 3 (2003), Twisted (2004), Dark Water (2005), An Unfinished Life (2005), and Cop Car (2015). She is a recipient of numerous distinguished awards such as the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress, a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series, and three Screen Actors Guild Award nominations.

Camryn Manheim was born and brought up in West Caldwell, New Jersey, in a Jewish family. She relocated several times in her early life due to her father's academic profession. Her passion for acting sparked after working at a Renaissance faire during high school. She holds degrees from the University of California, Santa Cruz and New York University's Tisch School of the Arts Graduate Acting Program. Manheim’s early career included working as a sign language interpreter at hospitals, which later proved helpful for her various roles on-screen. She achieved her breakthrough with her own one-woman show "Wake Up, I'm Fat." She also received an Emmy for her role on The Practice in 1999 and the Women in Film Lucy Award. In her personal life, she has a son Milo, conceived via sperm donation from a close friend, and she is also actively involved with the Los Angeles–based charity Bet Tzedek Legal Services.

Works with

Who Camryn Manheim Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Camryn Manheim shares the most films with. Kate del Castillo comes first, with 2 films together, followed by Kathleen Chalfant (2).

FAQ

Camryn Manheim: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has Camryn Manheim been in?

Camryn Manheim is credited on 25 films, from 1995 to 2022. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Camryn Manheim's highest-grossing movie?

Jeffrey (1995) is Camryn Manheim's biggest box office hit, with $3.49M worldwide, ahead of Wide Awake (1998) ($282K). Across every film with box office figures, Camryn Manheim's movies have made $4.35M.

Camryn Manheim's biggest hits

What is the best Camryn Manheim movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Camryn Manheim's best-rated film is All About Nina (2018) with a score of 75, followed by Cruel Instruction (2022) (73).

Best Camryn Manheim movies, ranked

How old is Camryn Manheim?

Camryn Manheim is 65 years old, born on March 8, 1961 in West Caldwell, New Jersey, U.S..

What is Camryn Manheim's newest movie?

The most recent film on Camryn Manheim's filmography is Cruel Instruction (2022), in the role of Miss Connie.

Who does Camryn Manheim work with most often?

Camryn Manheim shares the most films with Kate del Castillo (2 films), Kathleen Chalfant (2 films) and Rosie O'Donnell (2 films).

The Best Camryn Manheim Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 25 credits.

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