Actor

Elina Löwensohn: Movies, Awards & Box Office

films: 61
as director: 1
on screen: 1991–2024
box office: $11.6M
nomination: 1
average score: 66

Born: July 11, 1966 (age 60)
Birthplace: Bucharest, Romania
Citizenship: Romanian, American
Occupations: Actress
Years active: 1991-present

Known for

The Best Elina Löwensohn Movies

The highest-rated films Elina Löwensohn is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The Wild Boys (2018) scores highest, at 77. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

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Career at a glance

Elina Löwensohn's Career in Numbers

Elina Löwensohn's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Elina Löwensohn works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Theory of Achievement (1991) to Rainer’s Ungodly Camera (2024), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Elina Löwensohn Movies by Decade

1990s 12
2000s 12
2010s 26
2020s 11

The 2010s were Elina Löwensohn's busiest decade, with 26 films.

Elina Löwensohn Movies by Genre

Drama 20
Comedy 7
Fantasy 6
Mystery 5
Thriller 4
Sci-Fi 4
Animation 2
Crime 2
Tv movie 2
Action 1

Drama is the genre Elina Löwensohn has worked in most, with 20 films, ahead of comedy (7).

Elina Löwensohn Career Milestones

First film: Theory of Achievement 1991
Biggest box office hit: The Apparition $3.56M worldwide
Best-rated film: The Wild Boys Movie Echo Score 77
Newest film: Rainer’s Ungodly Camera 2024

61 credits

Elina Löwensohn Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Elina Löwensohn is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 1 as director and 60 as actor. Rated films average a score of 66. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Movies Directed by Elina Löwensohn

2014 Next to the volcano Documentary

Elina Löwensohn Movies as an Actor

1 nomination

Elina Löwensohn: Awards & Nominations

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

All movie awards

11th Independent Spirit Awards
- Elina Löwensohn: Nominated Best Female Lead Nadja

Biography

Who Is Elina Löwensohn?

Elina Löwensohn was born in Bucharest, Romania in 1966 and is 60 years old. Credited on films since 1991, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Elina Löwensohn is an accomplished actress of Romanian-American descent, with her illustrious career stretching from 1991 to the present day. Born on July 11, 1966, in Bucharest, Romania, her life took a turn after the demise of her father, a Jewish Holocaust survivor, compelling her and her mother to migrate to the United States. Her voyage to the States was marked by her mother's hunger strike to obtain a visa. Upon settling, Löwensohn completed her high school education and soon after delved into the acting profession.

Her acting journey commenced in New York City, gracing various successful theatre productions. Löwensohn broke onto the film scene in 1991 with her debut in Theory of Achievement. Her talent has since been recognized in various films and TV shows including Simple Men (1992), Schindler's List (1993), Amateur (1994), Nadja (1994), and The Wisdom of Crocodiles (1998). Notable roles include Diana Reiter in Schindler's List, Katya in the 1994 Seinfeld episode The Gymnast, Iris in Six Ways to Sunday (1997), and Anne Levels in The Wisdom of Crocodiles (1998). Each role showcasing her diverse acting capability.

Works with

Who Elina Löwensohn Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Elina Löwensohn shares the most films with. Bertrand Mandico comes first, with 19 films together, followed by Nathalie Richard (6).

FAQ

Elina Löwensohn: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has Elina Löwensohn been in?

Elina Löwensohn is credited on 61 films, from 1991 to 2024. 60 of them as an actor and 1 as a director. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Elina Löwensohn's highest-grossing movie?

The Apparition (2018) is Elina Löwensohn's biggest box office hit, with $3.56M worldwide, ahead of The Stone Council (2006) ($2.49M). Across every film with box office figures, Elina Löwensohn's movies have made $11.6M.

Elina Löwensohn's biggest hits

What is the best Elina Löwensohn movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Elina Löwensohn's best-rated film is The Wild Boys (2018) with a score of 77, followed by The Girl Without Hands (2017) (74).

Best Elina Löwensohn movies, ranked

Has Elina Löwensohn won an Oscar?

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

How old is Elina Löwensohn?

Elina Löwensohn is 60 years old, born on July 11, 1966 in Bucharest, Romania.

What is Elina Löwensohn's newest movie?

The most recent film on Elina Löwensohn's filmography is The Beast (2024), in the role of La voyante.

Who does Elina Löwensohn work with most often?

Elina Löwensohn shares the most films with Bertrand Mandico (19 films), Nathalie Richard (6 films) and Vimala Pons (5 films).

The Best Elina Löwensohn Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 61 credits.

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