Grace Zabriskie: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 61
- on screen
- 1978–2025
- box office
- $157M
- average score
- 52
- Born
- May 17, 1941 (age 85)
- Birthplace
- New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
- Full name
- Grace Caplinger
- Citizenship
- American
- Occupations
- Actress
- Years active
- 1978-present
- Spouses
- John Dunham MacEachron
- Children
- 2
The Best Grace Zabriskie Movies
The films of Grace Zabriskie that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Brothel (2008) leads with $43.5M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
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Worldwide box office: $43.5M Brothel 2008 · Romance -
Worldwide box office: $35.8M Child’s Play 2 1990 · Horror -
Worldwide box office: $32.7M FernGully: The Last Rainforest 1992 · Adventure -
Worldwide box office: $28.7M Drop Zone 1994 · Action -
Worldwide box office: $4.62M Leonard Part 6 1987 · Action -
Worldwide box office: $4.31M Inland Empire 2006 · Drama
Grace Zabriskie's Career in Numbers
Grace Zabriskie's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Grace Zabriskie works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from They Went That-A-Way & That-A-Way (1978) to Bad Painter (2025), and the 1990s were the busiest decade.
Grace Zabriskie Movies by Decade
- 1970s 3
- 1980s 16
- 1990s 23
- 2000s 6
- 2010s 7
- 2020s 2
The 1990s were Grace Zabriskie's busiest decade, with 23 films.
Grace Zabriskie Movies by Genre
- Drama 20
- Thriller 7
- Tv movie 6
- Horror 5
- Action 4
- Crime 3
- Comedy 3
- Mystery 2
- Romance 2
- Animation 1
Drama is the genre Grace Zabriskie has worked in most, with 20 films, ahead of thriller (7).
Grace Zabriskie Career Milestones
- First film
- They Went That-A-Way & That-A-Way 1978
- Biggest box office hit
- Brothel $43.5M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Cryptozoo Movie Echo Score 68
- Newest film
- Bad Painter 2025
Grace Zabriskie Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Grace Zabriskie is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 52. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Grace Zabriskie Movies as an Actor
57- 2025
Bad Painter as Mother · Drama - 2021
Cryptozoo as Joan · Animation Worldwide box office: $37.9K Movie Echo Score: 68 - 2019
Polaroid as Lena Sable · Drama Worldwide box office: $1.77M Movie Echo Score: 36 - 2017
Twin Peaks: The Return as Sarah Palmer · Crime - 2015
Rosemont as Josephine · Tv movie - 2014
Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces as Sarah Palmer · Mystery - 2014
Blind Malice as Nanna · Thriller - 2012
Wrong Cops: Chapter 1 as Duke's Mother · Comedy - 2011
My Own Private River as Alena (archive footage) · Documentary - 2008
Brothel as Madam · Romance Worldwide box office: $43.5M - 2006
Inland Empire Drama Worldwide box office: $4.31M - 2004
Spooks & Creeps as Olga ("A Fate Foretold") · Horror - 2002
The Glow as Sylvia Goodstein · Thriller - 2002
R.S.V.P. as Mary Franklin · Comedy - 2001
They Crawl as Mrs. Gage · Sci-Fi - 1999
Me and Will as Edith · Drama - 1999
Trash as Mrs. DeMarie · Drama - 1999
A Texas Funeral as Murtis · Drama - 1998
Houdini as Mrs. Weiss · Drama - 1997
The Devil’s Child as Rose DeMarco · Tv movie - 1997
Sparkler as Sherri · Drama Worldwide box office: $7.33K - 1997
Dead Men Can’t Dance as Brig. Gen. Burke · Thriller - 1996
Murder at My Door as Grandma · Tv movie - 1996
A Promise to Carolyn as Francie Harper · Tv movie - 1995
The Passion of Darkly Noon as Roxy · Thriller - 1995
Children of the Dust as Rose · Drama Worldwide box office: $838K - 1994
Drop Zone as Winona · Action Worldwide box office: $28.7M - 1993
Black Widow Murders: The Blanche Taylor Moore Story as Ethel · Thriller - 1992
Chain of Desire as Linda Bailey · Drama - 1992
The Waterdance as Pat · Drama Worldwide box office: $1.72M - 1992
FernGully: The Last Rainforest Adventure Worldwide box office: $32.7M - 1992
Megaville as Mrs. Palinov · Thriller - 1991
Intimate Stranger as Dana P. Ashley · Tv movie - 1991
Ambition as Mrs. Merrick · Horror - 1991
Blood Ties as The Woman · Horror - 1991
Servants of Twilight as Grace Spivey · Horror - 1991
Prison Stories: Women on the Inside as Genevieve · Tv movie - 1990
Child’s Play 2 as Grace Poole · Horror Worldwide box office: $35.8M - 1989
Twin Peaks as Sarah Palmer · Thriller - 1989
A Deadly Silence as Psychologist · Drama - 1989
The Ryan White Story as Gloria White · Drama - 1988
The Boost as Sheryl · Romance Worldwide box office: $785K - 1988
Pulse Pounders as The Warden (Trancers sequence) · Fantasy - 1988
Trancers: City of Lost Angels as Warden · Action - 1987
Leonard Part 6 as Jefferson · Action Worldwide box office: $4.62M - 1987
Rampage as Naomi Reece · Drama Worldwide box office: $796K - 1985
One Too Many as Mrs. Linton · Drama - 1984
Body Rock as Chilly's Mother · Drama Worldwide box office: $1.69M - 1983
M.A.D.D.: Mothers Against Drunk Drivers as Silvie Alice Kohler · Drama - 1982
The Executioner’s Song as Kathryne Baker · Crime - 1981
Galaxy of Terror Action - 1981
East of Eden as Mrs. Ames · Drama - 1980
Blinded by the Light as Emily · Drama - 1980
The Private Eyes as Nanny · Mystery - 1979
Freedom Road as Ruth Lait · Drama - 1979
Concrete Cowboys as Meg Barnaby · Crime - 1978
They Went That-A-Way & That-A-Way as Lem's Wife · Comedy
Grace Zabriskie in Documentaries & Specials
4Who Is Grace Zabriskie?
Grace Zabriskie was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. in 1941 and is 85 years old. Credited on films since 1978, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Grace Zabriskie, born as Grace Caplinger on May 17, 1941, is an accomplished American actress, best known for her roles as Sarah Palmer in Twin Peaks and Lois Henrickson in Big Love. She also appeared in prominent films such as Wild at Heart, Inland Empire, Norma Rae, An Officer and a Gentleman, and The Grudge, to name a few. Grace's other significant roles include her recurring appearances on popular shows like Seinfeld, Charmed, and Ray Donovan. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, she was part of a family with distant Polish and Dutch ancestry, and her family home hosted great writers like Tennessee Williams, Gore Vidal, and Truman Capote. In the early 1960s, Grace was part of Kerry Thornley's circle of friends in New Orleans, sparking a friendship that bordered on a relationship. Her acting career took off after her film debut in Norma Rae in 1978. Her impeccable skills led her to land roles in movies, TV series, and even in radio with radio dramatist Joe Frank. However, her fame is tied primarily to her performance on television, especially with the series Twin Peaks and its film prequel. Later on, her performance in the sitcom Seinfeld as Mrs. Ross became a memorable part of her career. Her personal life is as vibrant as her career. With her ex-husband John Dunham MacEachron, she had two daughters, one an actress and the other, a painter.
Who Grace Zabriskie Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Grace Zabriskie shares the most films with. Kyle MacLachlan comes first, with 6 films together, followed by David Lynch (5).
Grace Zabriskie: Questions & Answers
How many movies Grace Zabriskie has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Grace Zabriskie been in?
Grace Zabriskie is credited on 61 films, from 1978 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Grace Zabriskie's highest-grossing movie?
Brothel (2008) is Grace Zabriskie's biggest box office hit, with $43.5M worldwide, ahead of Child’s Play 2 (1990) ($35.8M). Across every film with box office figures, Grace Zabriskie's movies have made $157M.
Grace Zabriskie's biggest hits What is the best Grace Zabriskie movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Grace Zabriskie's best-rated film is Cryptozoo (2021) with a score of 68, followed by Polaroid (2019) (36).
Best Grace Zabriskie movies, ranked How old is Grace Zabriskie?
Grace Zabriskie is 85 years old, born on May 17, 1941 in New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S..
What is Grace Zabriskie's newest movie?
The most recent film on Grace Zabriskie's filmography is Bad Painter (2025), in the role of Mother.
Who does Grace Zabriskie work with most often?
Grace Zabriskie shares the most films with Kyle MacLachlan (6 films), David Lynch (5 films) and Ray Wise (4 films).
The Best Grace Zabriskie Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 61 credits.
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