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Christine Ebersole, actor
Actor

Christine Ebersole: Movies & Box Office

films
23
on screen
1984–2026
box office
$218M
average score
76
Born
February 21, 1953 (age 73)
Birthplace
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Citizenship
United States
Occupations
Actress, Singer, Comedian
Years active
1972-present
Spouses
Peter Bergman, Bill Moloney
Children
3
Known for

The Best Christine Ebersole Movies

The highest-rated films Christine Ebersole is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Starbright (2026) scores highest, at 89. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

Full ranking
Career at a glance

Christine Ebersole's Career in Numbers

Christine Ebersole's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Christine Ebersole works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Thief of Hearts (1984) to Starbright (2026), and the 1990s were the busiest decade.

Christine Ebersole Movies by Decade

  1. 1980s 4
  2. 1990s 9
  3. 2000s 4
  4. 2010s 2
  5. 2020s 4

The 1990s were Christine Ebersole's busiest decade, with 9 films.

Christine Ebersole Movies by Genre

  • Comedy 7
  • Tv movie 6
  • Drama 4
  • Adventure 2
  • Animation 1
  • Romance 1
  • Sci-Fi 1
  • Family 1

Comedy is the genre Christine Ebersole has worked in most, with 7 films, ahead of tv movie (6).

Christine Ebersole Career Milestones

First film
Thief of Hearts 1984
Biggest box office hit
Amadeus $52.3M worldwide
Best-rated film
Starbright Movie Echo Score 89
Newest film
Starbright 2026
23 credits

Christine Ebersole Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Christine Ebersole is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 76. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Christine Ebersole?

Christine Ebersole was born in Chicago, Illinois, U.S. in 1953 and is 73 years old. Credited on films since 1984, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Christine Ebersole (born February 21, 1953) is a versatile American actress, singer, and comedian who has had an illustrious career spanning major roles in film, television, and stage productions. Ebersole's extensive resume features her Tony Award-winning performances in Broadway musicals such as 42nd Street and Grey Gardens, along with notable film and television appearances including Amadeus, Sullivan & Son, One Life to Live, and Royal Pains. Ebersole has been acclaimed for her varied talents, which range from comedic performance, to her Emmy-nominated dramatic chops, and her recurring role as White Diamond in the Steven Universe franchise.

Born and raised in Chicago and later Winnetka, Illinois, Ebersole showed an early aptitude for performing arts, ultimately graduating from both MacMurray College in Jacksonville, Illinois, and the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. Ebersole has enjoyed a rich career that has allowed her to work with esteemed industry professionals, such as her collaborations with the musical director Marc Shaiman during her first club act, and her co-anchoring role on 'Weekend Update' on Saturday Night Live with Brian Doyle-Murray. Her unique gifts for impersonation were also prominently highlighted in this stint. Ebersole has also been a regular feature in popular mainstream television like Will & Grace, Murphy Brown, and Boston Legal. Her poignant stage performances spanning On the Twentieth Century, Oklahoma!, The Best Man and the iconic dual roles of Edith Ewing Bouvier Beale and Edith Bouvier Beale in Grey Gardens, for which she won her second Tony Award, truly cement her status as one of the most versatile performers in contemporary American theater.

Works with

Who Christine Ebersole Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Christine Ebersole shares the most films with. Brian Dennehy comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Hong Chau (2).

FAQ

Christine Ebersole: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has Christine Ebersole been in?

Christine Ebersole is credited on 23 films, from 1984 to 2026. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Christine Ebersole's highest-grossing movie?

Amadeus (1984) is Christine Ebersole's biggest box office hit, with $52.3M worldwide, ahead of Richie Rich (1994) ($38.1M). Across every film with box office figures, Christine Ebersole's movies have made $218M.

Christine Ebersole's biggest hits

What is the best Christine Ebersole movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Christine Ebersole's best-rated film is Starbright (2026) with a score of 89, followed by Driveways (2020) (85).

Best Christine Ebersole movies, ranked

How old is Christine Ebersole?

Christine Ebersole is 73 years old, born on February 21, 1953 in Chicago, Illinois, U.S..

What is Christine Ebersole's newest movie?

The most recent film on Christine Ebersole's filmography is Starbright (2026), in the role of Grace.

Who does Christine Ebersole work with most often?

Christine Ebersole shares the most films with Brian Dennehy (3 films), Hong Chau (2 films) and Bill Buell (2 films).

The Best Christine Ebersole Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 23 credits.

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