Debbie Reynolds: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 77
- on screen
- 1948–2024
- box office
- $67.7M
- nomination
- 1
- average score
- 76
- Born
- April 1, 1932
- Birthplace
- El Paso, Texas, U.S.
- Full name
- Mary Frances Reynolds
- Citizenship
- American
- Occupations
- Actress, Singer, Dancer
- Years active
- 1948-2016
- Spouses
- Eddie Fisher, Harry Karl, Richard Hamlett
- Children
- 2
The Best Debbie Reynolds Movies
The films of Debbie Reynolds that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: That's Entertainment! (1974) leads with $26.9M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
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Worldwide box office: $26.9M That's Entertainment! 1974 · Family -
Worldwide box office: $19.1M Mother 1997 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $13.4M Behind the Candelabra 2013 · Romance -
Worldwide box office: $5.86M Heaven & Earth 1993 · War -
Worldwide box office: $2.1M Singin' in the Rain 1952 · Comedy -
Worldwide box office: $280K That's Entertainment! III 1994 · Family
Debbie Reynolds's Career in Numbers
Debbie Reynolds's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Debbie Reynolds works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from June Bride (1948) to Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes (2024), and the 1950s were the busiest decade.
Debbie Reynolds Movies by Decade
- 1940s 1
- 1950s 19
- 1960s 12
- 1970s 3
- 1980s 3
- 1990s 8
- 2000s 5
- 2010s 2
- 2020s 2
The 1950s were Debbie Reynolds's busiest decade, with 19 films.
Debbie Reynolds Movies by Genre
- Comedy 19
- Romance 7
- Family 4
- Drama 4
- Music 4
- Animation 3
- Documentary 2
- Tv movie 2
- History 1
- Adventure 1
Comedy is the genre Debbie Reynolds has worked in most, with 19 films, ahead of romance (7).
Debbie Reynolds Career Milestones
- First film
- June Bride 1948
- Biggest box office hit
- That's Entertainment! $26.9M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes Movie Echo Score 76
- Newest film
- Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes 2024
Debbie Reynolds Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Debbie Reynolds 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.
Debbie Reynolds Movies as an Actor
55- 2024
Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes Documentary Movie Echo Score: 76 - 2023
Jack L. Warner: The Last Mogul History - 2016
The Slippers Documentary - 2013
Behind the Candelabra as Frances · Romance Worldwide box office: $13.4M - 2006
Return to Halloweentown as Agatha 'Aggie' Cromwell · Family - 2004
Halloweentown High as Agatha 'Aggie' Cromwell · Adventure - 2001
Halloweentown II: Kalabar’s Revenge as Agatha 'Aggie' Cromwell · Family - 2001
These Old Broads as Piper Grayson · Tv movie - 2000
Virtual Mom as Gwen - 1998
The Christmas Wish as Ruth · Drama - 1998
Zack and Reba as Beulah Blanton · Comedy - 1998
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie as Mrs. Claus / Mitzi / Mrs. Prancer / School Teacher (voice) · Animation - 1997
Mother Drama Worldwide box office: $19.1M - 1996
Wedding Bell Blues as Debbie Reynolds · Comedy Worldwide box office: $44.1K - 1994
That's Entertainment! III Family Worldwide box office: $280K - 1993
Heaven & Earth as Eugenia · War Worldwide box office: $5.86M - 1992
Battling for Baby as Helen · Tv movie - 1989
Perry Mason: The Case of the Musical Murder as Amanda Cody · Drama - 1985
That’s Dancing! Music - 1981
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland as Alice (voice) · Animation - 1974
That's Entertainment! Family Worldwide box office: $26.9M - 1973
Charlotte's Web Animation - 1971
What’s the Matter with Helen? as Adelle Bruckner · Horror - 1968
How Sweet It Is! as Jenny · Comedy - 1967
Divorce American Style as Barbara Harmon · Comedy - 1966
The Singing Nun Biography - 1964
Goodbye Charlie as Charlie Sorel / Virginia Mason · Fantasy - 1964
The Unsinkable Molly Brown as Molly Brown · Comedy - 1963
Mary, Mary as Mary McKellaway · Comedy - 1963
My Six Loves as Janice Courtney · Comedy - 1962
The Andy Williams Christmas Show - 1961
The Second Time Around as Lu Rogers · Western - 1961
The Pleasure of His Company as Jessica Poole · Comedy - 1960
Pepe as Debbie Reynolds · Music - 1960
The Rat Race as Peggy Brown · Comedy - 1959
The Gazebo as Nell Nash · Crime - 1959
It Started with a Kiss as Maggie Putnam · Comedy - 1959
The Mating Game as Mariette Larkin · Comedy - 1958
This Happy Feeling as Janet Blake · Comedy - 1956
Bundle of Joy Comedy - 1956
The Catered Affair as Jane Hurley · Drama - 1956
Meet Me in Las Vegas as Debbie Reynolds (uncredited) · Romance - 1955
The Tender Trap as Julie Gillis · Romance - 1955
Hit the Deck as Carol Pace · Romance - 1954
Athena as Minerva Mulvain · Comedy - 1953
Give a Girl a Break as Suzy Doolittle · Romance - 1953
The Affairs of Dobie Gillis as Pansy Hammer · Romance - 1953
I Love Melvin as Judy Schneider / Judy LeRoy · Music - 1952
Skirts Ahoy! as Debbie Reynolds (uncredited) · Comedy - 1952
Singin' in the Rain Comedy Worldwide box office: $2.1M - 1951
Mr. Imperium as Gwen · Romance - 1950
Two Weeks with Love as Melba Robinson · Music - 1950
Three Little Words as Helen Kane · Comedy - 1950
The Daughter of Rosie O’Grady as Maureen O'Grady · Comedy - 1948
June Bride as Boo's Girlfriend at Wedding · Comedy
Debbie Reynolds in Documentaries & Specials
22- 2021
Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age as Self · Documentary - 2021
Sœur Sourire: Who Killed the Voice of God? as Self (archive footage) · Documentary - 2016
Bright Lights: Starring Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds as Self · Documentary - 2014
And the Oscar Goes To… as Self (archive footage) · Documentary - 2012
Tony Curtis: Driven to Stardom as Self · Documentary - 2008
Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History as Self · Documentary - 2007
Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project as Self · Comedy - 2005
Get Aboard! ‘The Band Wagon’ as Self (archive footage) · Documentary - 2004
AFI’s 100 Years… 100 Songs: America’s Greatest Music in the Movies as Self · Tv movie - 2003
Tracey Ullman in the Trailer Tales as Herself · Tv movie - 2002
Gene Kelly: Anatomy of a Dancer as Self · Documentary - 2002
What a Glorious Feeling: The Making of ‘Singin’ in the Rain’ as Self · Documentary - 2002
Cinerama Adventure as Self · Documentary - 2001
Cleopatra: The Film That Changed Hollywood as Self (archive footage) · Documentary - 1997
Twentieth Century Fox: The First 50 Years as Self · Documentary - 1993
Jack L. Warner: The Last Mogul as Self · Documentary - 1987
Happy 100th Birthday, Hollywood as Self · Family - 1983
Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage as Self (archive footage) (uncredited) · Comedy - 1982
Oops, Those Hollywood Bloopers! as Self (archive footage) · Documentary - 1972
Hollywood: The Dream Factory as Self (archive footage) · History - 1960
Hedda Hopper’s Hollywood as Self · Documentary - 1954
A Star Is Born World Premiere as Self · Documentary
Debbie Reynolds: Awards & Nominations
1 nomination across 1 award body. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
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54th Golden Globe Awards- Debbie Reynolds: Nominated Best Actress – Musical or Comedy All About My Mother
Who Is Debbie Reynolds?
Debbie Reynolds was born in El Paso, Texas, U.S. in 1932. Credited on films since 1948, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Debbie Reynolds, born Mary Frances Reynolds, was a notable American actress, singer, entrepreneur and film memorabilia collector throughout a career spanning almost 70 years. Reynolds, born on April 1, 1932, performed on stage, television and in films into her 80s. She was the recipient of several accolades, including a Golden Globe nomination for Most Promising Newcomer for her portrayal of Helen Kane in the 1950 film Three Little Words. Her breakout role was her first leading role, as Kathy Selden in Singin' in the Rain (1952). Her other successes include The Affairs of Dobie Gillis (1953), Susan Slept Here (1954), Bundle of Joy (1956 Golden Globe nomination), The Catered Affair (1956 National Board of Review Best Supporting Actress Winner), and Tammy and the Bachelor (1957), where her performance of the song 'Tammy' topped the Billboard music charts.
In addition to her acting career, Reynolds had several business ventures, including a Las Vegas hotel and casino and the Debbie Reynolds Dance Studio. She also collected film memorabilia, beginning with items purchased at the landmark 1970 MGM auction. Reynolds was an active member of The Thalians, a charitable organization dedicated to mental health causes. Tragically, Reynolds died following a hemorrhagic stroke on December 28, 2016, one day after the death of her daughter, actress Carrie Fisher.
Who Debbie Reynolds Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Debbie Reynolds shares the most films with. Gene Kelly comes first, with 9 films together, followed by Judy Garland (8).
Debbie Reynolds: Questions & Answers
How many movies Debbie Reynolds has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Debbie Reynolds been in?
Debbie Reynolds is credited on 77 films, from 1948 to 2024. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Debbie Reynolds's highest-grossing movie?
That's Entertainment! (1974) is Debbie Reynolds's biggest box office hit, with $26.9M worldwide, ahead of Mother (1997) ($19.1M). Across every film with box office figures, Debbie Reynolds's movies have made $67.7M.
Debbie Reynolds's biggest hits What is the best Debbie Reynolds movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Debbie Reynolds's best-rated film is Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes (2024) with a score of 76.
Best Debbie Reynolds movies, ranked Has Debbie Reynolds won an Oscar?
Debbie Reynolds has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Debbie Reynolds has 0 wins from 1 nomination.
What is Debbie Reynolds's newest movie?
The most recent film on Debbie Reynolds's filmography is Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes (2024).
Who does Debbie Reynolds work with most often?
Debbie Reynolds shares the most films with Gene Kelly (9 films), Judy Garland (8 films) and Liza Minnelli (8 films).
The Best Debbie Reynolds Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 77 credits.
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