Frances Conroy: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 37
- on screen
- 1982–2023
- box office
- $1.13B
- average score
- 79
- Born
- March 15, 1953
- Birthplace
- Monroe, Georgia, U.S.
- Full name
- Frances Hardman Conroy
- Citizenship
- American
- Occupations
- Actress
- Years active
- 1976-2024
- Spouses
- Jonathan Furst, Jan Munroe
The Best Frances Conroy Movies
The highest-rated films Frances Conroy is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The Tale (2018) scores highest, at 86. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.
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Movie Echo Score: Score 86 The Tale 2018 · Drama -
Movie Echo Score: Score 82 Joker 2019 · Penny Fleck -
Movie Echo Score: Score 79 The Power of the Dog 2021 · Drama -
Movie Echo Score: Score 78 Nimona 2023 · The Director -
Movie Echo Score: Score 75 James vs. His Future Self 2020 · Dr. Rowley -
Movie Echo Score: Score 73 James vs. His Future Self 2019 · Dr. Rowley
Frances Conroy's Career in Numbers
Frances Conroy's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Frances Conroy works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Royal Romance of Charles and Diana (1982) to Nimona (2023), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.
Frances Conroy Movies by Decade
- 1980s 7
- 1990s 7
- 2000s 3
- 2010s 15
- 2020s 4
The 2010s were Frances Conroy's busiest decade, with 15 films.
Frances Conroy Movies by Genre
- Drama 14
- Sci-Fi 3
- Tv movie 3
- Family 3
- Action 2
- Comedy 2
- Adventure 2
- Mystery 2
- Animation 1
- Romance 1
Drama is the genre Frances Conroy has worked in most, with 14 films, ahead of sci-fi (3).
Frances Conroy Career Milestones
- First film
- The Royal Romance of Charles and Diana 1982
- Biggest box office hit
- Joker $1.08B worldwide
- Best-rated film
- The Tale Movie Echo Score 86
- Newest film
- Nimona 2023
Frances Conroy Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Frances Conroy is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 79. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Frances Conroy Movies as an Actor
36- 2023 Nimona as The Director · Action Worldwide box office: $124K Movie Echo Score: 78
- 2022
The Boys Presents: Diabolical Animation - 2021 The Power of the Dog Drama Worldwide box office: $271K Movie Echo Score: 79
- 2020 James vs. His Future Self as Dr. Rowley · Sci-Fi Movie Echo Score: 75
- 2019 Joker as Penny Fleck · Action Worldwide box office: $1.08B Movie Echo Score: 82
- 2019 James vs. His Future Self as Dr. Rowley · Sci-Fi Movie Echo Score: 73
- 2018 The Tale Drama Worldwide box office: $2.67M Movie Echo Score: 86
- 2018
Mountain Rest as Ethel · Drama - 2016
No Pay, Nudity as Andrea Gottlieb · Comedy Worldwide box office: $20K - 2016
Tom and Jerry: Back to Oz as Auntie Em / Glinda (voice) · Adventure - 2014
Making the Rules as Mother · Drama - 2014
Chasing Ghosts as Dara · Drama - 2013
Ring of Fire as Maybelle Carter · Tv movie - 2013
Superman: Unbound as Ma Kent (voice) · Adventure - 2013
6 Souls Mystery - 2013
Sequin Raze as Dr. Wagerstein · Drama - 2011
Tom and Jerry & The Wizard of Oz as Auntie Em / Glinda (voice) · Family - 2011
Waking Madison as Dolly · Mystery - 2011
All Star Superman as Martha Kent (voice) · Sci-Fi - 2009
Stay Cool as Mrs. Leuchtenberger · Romance - 2009
The Smell of Success as Agnes May · Comedy - 2006
A Perfect Day as Camille · Drama Worldwide box office: $5.49K - 1999
Murder in a Small Town as Martha Lassiter · Tv movie - 1996
The Crucible as Ann Putnam · History Worldwide box office: $7.34M - 1995
Journey as Fiona · Tv movie - 1995
Developing as Clare · Drama - 1993
The Adventures of Huck Finn as Scrawny Shanty Lady · Family Worldwide box office: $24.1M - 1993
Alex Haley’s Queen as Mrs. Benson · Drama - 1991
Billy Bathgate as Mary Behan · Crime Worldwide box office: $15.6M - 1989
Our Town as Mrs. Gibbs - 1988
Another Woman as Lynn · Drama Worldwide box office: $1.56M - 1988
Rocket Gibraltar as Ruby Hanson · Family Worldwide box office: $187K - 1987
Amazing Grace and Chuck as Pamela · Drama - 1987
LBJ: The Early Years Drama - 1983
Kennedy as Jean Smith · Drama - 1982
The Royal Romance of Charles and Diana as Mrs. Watson · Drama
Frances Conroy in Documentaries & Specials
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Who Is Frances Conroy?
Frances Conroy was born in Monroe, Georgia, U.S. in 1953. Credited on films since 1982, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Frances Hardman Conroy (Born March 15, 1953) is an acclaimed American actress. Widely recognized for her role as 'Ruth Fisher' in the TV series Six Feet Under (2001–2005), Conroy garnered numerous awards including a Golden Globe and three Screen Actors Guild Awards, along with four Primetime Emmy Awards nominations. In addition to her commendable role in Six Feet Under, she is also known for portraying the older version of Moira O'Hara in American Horror Story, a role which earned her first Saturn Award nomination and a Primetime Emmy Awards nomination.
Frances is noted for her diverse roles in several seasons of American Horror Story, including Asylum, Coven, Freak Show, Roanoke, Cult, Apocalypse, and Double Feature. In 2017, she featured in the Hulu original series Casual and in 2019, she starred in Joker. Over her career, she has shown remarkable versatility, with roles in theater, film, and television. She started her journey in the 1970s, performing regularly with regional and touring theatrical companies. Conroy's notable film roles include a Shakespearean actress in Woody Allen's 1979 classic, Manhattan. Her Broadway debut in Edward Albee's The Lady from Dubuque received tremendous appreciation. Conroy's richly varied career also includes voice work, such as her role as The Director in the 2023 animated feature film Nimona.
Who Frances Conroy Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Frances Conroy shares the most films with. Elisabeth Shue comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Stephen Root (3).
Frances Conroy: Questions & Answers
How many movies Frances Conroy has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Frances Conroy been in?
Frances Conroy is credited on 37 films, from 1982 to 2023. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Frances Conroy's highest-grossing movie?
Joker (2019) is Frances Conroy's biggest box office hit, with $1.08B worldwide, ahead of The Adventures of Huck Finn (1993) ($24.1M). Across every film with box office figures, Frances Conroy's movies have made $1.13B.
Frances Conroy's biggest hits What is the best Frances Conroy movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Frances Conroy's best-rated film is The Tale (2018) with a score of 86, followed by Joker (2019) (82).
Best Frances Conroy movies, ranked What is Frances Conroy's newest movie?
The most recent film on Frances Conroy's filmography is Nimona (2023), in the role of The Director.
Who does Frances Conroy work with most often?
Frances Conroy shares the most films with Elisabeth Shue (3 films), Stephen Root (3 films) and Michael Gough (3 films).
The Best Frances Conroy Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 37 credits.
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