Faye Dunaway: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 86
- on screen
- 1967–2024
- box office
- $372M
- award wins
- 3
- average score
- 56
- Born
- January 14, 1941 (age 85)
- Birthplace
- Bascom, Florida, U.S.
- Full name
- Dorothy Faye Dunaway
- Citizenship
- United States
- Occupations
- Actress
- Years active
- 1962-present
- Spouses
- Peter Wolf, Terry O'Neill
- Children
- 1
The Best Faye Dunaway Movies
The films of Faye Dunaway that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: The Towering Inferno (1974) leads with $116M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
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Worldwide box office: $116M The Towering Inferno 1974 · Action -
Worldwide box office: $31.6M Little Big Man 1970 · Adventure -
Worldwide box office: $30.4M The Champ 1979 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $29.9M The Bye Bye Man 2017 · Thriller -
Worldwide box office: $29.2M Chinatown 1974 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $27.5M Three Days of the Condor 1975 · Mystery
Faye Dunaway's Career in Numbers
Faye Dunaway's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Faye Dunaway works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Bonnie and Clyde (1967) to The Man Who Drew God (2022), and the 1980s were the busiest decade.
Faye Dunaway Movies by Decade
- 1960s 8
- 1970s 12
- 1980s 18
- 1990s 16
- 2000s 16
- 2010s 4
- 2020s 1
The 1980s were Faye Dunaway's busiest decade, with 18 films.
Faye Dunaway Movies by Genre
- Drama 30
- Thriller 7
- Comedy 6
- Action 5
- Adventure 5
- Tv movie 4
- Romance 4
- Mystery 4
- Biography 2
- Documentary 1
Drama is the genre Faye Dunaway has worked in most, with 30 films, ahead of thriller (7).
Faye Dunaway Career Milestones
- First film
- Bonnie and Clyde 1967
- Biggest box office hit
- The Towering Inferno $116M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Inconceivable Movie Echo Score 34
- Newest film
- The Man Who Drew God 2022
Faye Dunaway Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Faye Dunaway is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 56. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Faye Dunaway Movies as an Actor
75- 2022
The Man Who Drew God as Tasha · Drama - 2019
Valerie Documentary - 2017
Inconceivable Drama Worldwide box office: $260K Movie Echo Score: 34 - 2017
The Bye Bye Man Thriller Worldwide box office: $29.9M - 2010
A Family Thanksgiving as Gina · Tv movie - 2009
21 and a Wake-Up as Major Rose Thorn · Drama - 2009
The Bait as Dr Ash · Thriller - 2009
Nora Roberts’ Midnight Bayou as Odette Simone · Romance - 2009
The Seduction of Dr. Fugazzi as Detective Rowland · Horror - 2007
The Gene Generation as Dr. Josephine Hayden · Action - 2007
Cougar Club as Edith Birnbaum · Comedy - 2007
Pandemic as Governor Lillian Schaefer · Drama - 2006
Cut Off as Marilyn Burton · Action - 2004
Back When We Were Grownups as Tina · Drama - 2004
Jennifer’s Shadow as Mary Ellen Cassi · Thriller - 2004
El padrino: The Latin Godfather as Atty. Gen. Navarro · Action - 2004
Last Goodbye as Sean Winston · Drama - 2003
Blind Horizon as Ms. K · Thriller Worldwide box office: $203K - 2003
The Calling as Mae West Worldwide box office: $138K - 2002
Changing Hearts as Betty Miller · Comedy - 2000
Running Mates as Meg Gable · Tv movie - 1998
Gia as Wilhelmina Cooper · Drama - 1998
A Will of their Own as Margaret Sanger - 1997
In Praise of Older Women as Condesa · Romance - 1997
Albino Alligator Drama Worldwide box office: $339K - 1997
Rebecca as Mrs. Van Hopper · Drama - 1996
The Twilight of the Golds as Phyllis Gold · Drama - 1996
The People Next Door as Ellen Morse · Thriller - 1996
Dunston Checks In Adventure Worldwide box office: $9.87M - 1995
A Family Divided as Karen Billingsley · Drama - 1994
Arizona Dream Drama Worldwide box office: $113K - 1994
Fertile La Toyah Video Magazine #2: The Kinky Issue! - 1993
The Temp as Charlene Towne · Drama Worldwide box office: $6.42M - 1992
Double Edge as Faye Milano · Drama - 1991
Scorchers as Thais · Comedy - 1990
Silhouette as Samantha Kimball · Mystery - 1990
The Handmaid's Tale Sci-Fi Worldwide box office: $4.96M - 1989
Wait Until Spring, Bandini as Mrs. Hildegarde · Drama - 1989
Cold Sassy Tree as Love Simpson Blakeslee · Drama - 1989
On a Moonlit Night as Mrs. Colbert · Drama - 1988
The Gamble as Contessa Matilda Von Wallenstein · Adventure - 1988
Burning Secret as Sonya · Drama - 1988
Midnight Crossing as Helen Barton · Thriller Worldwide box office: $1.33M - 1987
Barfly Drama Worldwide box office: $3.22M - 1987
Casanova as Madame D'Urfe · Comedy - 1986
Beverly Hills Madam as Lil Hutton · Tv movie - 1985
Thirteen at Dinner as Jane Wilkinson / Charlotta Adams · Crime - 1985
Christopher Columbus as Regina Isabella di Spagna · Drama - 1984
Supergirl Action Worldwide box office: $14.3M - 1984
Ordeal by Innocence as Rachel Argyle · Thriller - 1984
Ellis Island as Maud Charteris · Drama - 1983
The Wicked Lady as Lady Barbara Skelton · Adventure Worldwide box office: $725K - 1981
Mommie Dearest Biography Worldwide box office: $19M - 1981
Evita Peron as Eva 'Evita' Duarte Peron · Tv movie - 1980
The First Deadly Sin as Barbara Delaney · Mystery - 1979
The Champ Drama Worldwide box office: $30.4M - 1978
Eyes of Laura Mars Mystery Worldwide box office: $20M - 1976
Voyage of the Damned Drama - 1976
The Disappearance of Aimee as Sister Aimee Semple McPherson · Drama - 1976
Network Drama Worldwide box office: $23.7M - 1975
Three Days of the Condor Mystery Worldwide box office: $27.5M - 1974
The Towering Inferno Action Worldwide box office: $116M - 1974
The Four Musketeers as Milady de Winter · Drama - 1974
Chinatown Drama Worldwide box office: $29.2M - 1971
Doc as Katie Elder · Western - 1970
Little Big Man Adventure Worldwide box office: $31.6M - 1970
Puzzle of a Downfall Child as Lou Andreas Sand · Drama - 1969
The Arrangement as Gwen · Romance Worldwide box office: $9.54K - 1969
The Extraordinary Seaman as Jennifer Winslow · Adventure - 1968
A Place for Lovers as Julia · Romance - 1968
The Thomas Crown Affair Drama Worldwide box office: $43.1K - 1968
The Movie Orgy as Bonnie Parker (archive footage) · Comedy - 1967
Bonnie and Clyde Biography Worldwide box office: $2.56K - 1967
The Happening as Sandy · Comedy - 1967
Hurry Sundown as Lou McDowell · Drama
Faye Dunaway in Documentaries & Specials
11- 2024
Faye as Self - Actor · Documentary Movie Echo Score: 78 - 2018
Becoming Iconic as Self · Documentary - 2015
Warren Beatty - Mister Hollywood as Self / Bonnie Parker (archive footage) · Documentary - 2014
And the Oscar Goes To… as Self (archive footage) · Documentary - 2008
Revolution! The Making of ‘Bonnie and Clyde’ as Self · Documentary - 2002
AFI’s 100 Years… 100 Passions: America’s Greatest Love Stories as Self · Documentary - 1995
Unzipped as Self · Documentary Worldwide box office: $2.88M - 1989
Helmut Newton: Frames from the Edge as Self · Documentary - 1989
Helmut Newton: Frames from the Edge as Self · Documentary - 1989
Broadway’s Dreamers: The Legacy of the Group Theatre as Herself · Tv movie - 1985
Supergirl: The Making of the Movie as Self / Selena · Documentary
Faye Dunaway: Awards & Nominations
3 wins from 11 nominations across 3 award bodies, from 1968 to 1988. That includes an Oscar: Best Actress for Network. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
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Golden Globes 1 win from 5 nominations -
BAFTA 1 win from 3 nominations -
Oscars 1 win from 3 nominations
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45th Golden Globe Awards- Faye Dunaway: Nominated Best Actress – Drama Barfly
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31st British Academy Film Awards- Faye Dunaway: Nominated Best Actress Network
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49th Academy Awards- Faye Dunaway: Win Best Actress Network
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34th Golden Globe Awards- Faye Dunaway: Win Best Actress – Drama Network
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33rd Golden Globe Awards- Faye Dunaway: Nominated Best Actress – Drama Three Days of the Condor
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47th Academy Awards- Faye Dunaway: Nominated Best Actress Chinatown
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28th British Academy Film Awards- Faye Dunaway: Nominated Best Actress Chinatown
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32nd Golden Globe Awards- Faye Dunaway: Nominated Best Actress – Drama Chinatown
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40th Academy Awards- Faye Dunaway: Nominated Best Actress Bonnie and Clyde
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21st British Academy Film Awards- Faye Dunaway: Win Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles Bonnie and Clyde
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25th Golden Globe Awards- Faye Dunaway: Nominated Best Actress – Drama Bonnie and Clyde
Who Is Faye Dunaway?
Faye Dunaway was born in Bascom, Florida, U.S. in 1941 and is 85 years old. Credited on films since 1967, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Faye Dunaway, given name Dorothy Faye Dunaway, is an acclaimed American actress. Born on January 14, 1941, Dunaway's prestigious career began in the 1960s with her debut on Broadway. Garnering attention in 1967 for her role in 'The Happening', her fame skyrocketed with her portrayal of Bonnie Parker in 'Bonnie and Clyde', resulting in her first Academy Award nomination. Her notable performance in films such as The Thomas Crown Affair, Chinatown, and Network, the latter of which she won an Academy Award for Best Actress, has cemented her place in Hollywood history. As her career evolved, she moved from lead roles to more character-driven roles, often in independent films. Some of her notable later work includes portraying Joan Crawford in the 1981 biopic 'Mommie Dearest' and opera singer Maria Callas in 'Master Class' for which she was awarded the Sarah Siddons Award. Dunaway rarely gives interviews and keeps her personal life private. She married Peter Wolf in 1974, they divorced in 1979, Dunaway then married Terry O'Neill from 1982 until 1987. She has one child.
Born in Bascom, Florida, to Grace April Smith, a housewife, and John MacDowell Dunaway Jr., a career non-commissioned officer in the United States Army, she traveled extensively through Europe and the United States during her childhood. She took ballet, tap, piano and singing lessons, and later graduated from Boston University with a degree in theatre. She is of Ulster Scottish, Irish, and German descent. Dunaway's determination and commitment to her craft, along with her classic beauty and intense performances, have made her a respected figure in Hollywood, despite gaining a reputation for being difficult to work with during her career.
Who Faye Dunaway Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Faye Dunaway shares the most films with. Warren Beatty comes first, with 8 films together, followed by Peter O'Toole (4).
Faye Dunaway: Questions & Answers
How many movies Faye Dunaway has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Faye Dunaway been in?
Faye Dunaway is credited on 86 films, from 1967 to 2024. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Faye Dunaway's highest-grossing movie?
The Towering Inferno (1974) is Faye Dunaway's biggest box office hit, with $116M worldwide, ahead of Little Big Man (1970) ($31.6M). Across every film with box office figures, Faye Dunaway's movies have made $372M.
Faye Dunaway's biggest hits What is the best Faye Dunaway movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Faye Dunaway's best-rated film is Faye (2024) with a score of 78, followed by Inconceivable (2017) (34).
Best Faye Dunaway movies, ranked Has Faye Dunaway won an Oscar?
Faye Dunaway has won an Oscar: Best Actress for Network at the 1977 ceremony. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Faye Dunaway has 3 wins from 11 nominations.
How old is Faye Dunaway?
Faye Dunaway is 85 years old, born on January 14, 1941 in Bascom, Florida, U.S..
What is Faye Dunaway's newest movie?
The most recent film on Faye Dunaway's filmography is Faye (2024), in the role of Self - Actor.
Who does Faye Dunaway work with most often?
Faye Dunaway shares the most films with Warren Beatty (8 films), Peter O'Toole (4 films) and Sydney Pollack (4 films).
The Best Faye Dunaway Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 86 credits.
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