Actor

Greta Lee: Movies, Awards & Box Office

films: 15
on screen: 2016–2026
box office: $1.38B
nominations: 3
average score: 66

Born: March 7, 1983 (age 43)
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Full name: Greta Jiehan Lee
Citizenship: American
Occupations: Actress
Years active: 2005-present
Spouses: Russ Armstrong
Children: 2

Known for

The Best Greta Lee Movies

The highest-rated films Greta Lee is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Past Lives (2023) scores highest, at 85. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

Full ranking

Career at a glance

Greta Lee's Career in Numbers

Greta Lee's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Greta Lee works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from 10 Crosby (2016) to Toy Story 5 (2026), and the 2020s were the busiest decade.

Greta Lee Movies by Decade

2010s 6
2020s 8

The 2020s were Greta Lee's busiest decade, with 8 films.

Greta Lee Movies by Genre

Comedy 5
Drama 5
Action 2
Animation 1
Mystery 1

Comedy is the genre Greta Lee has worked in most, with 5 films, ahead of drama (5).

Greta Lee Career Milestones

First film: 10 Crosby 2016
Biggest box office hit: Toy Story 5 $1.14B worldwide
Best-rated film: Past Lives Movie Echo Score 85
Newest film: Toy Story 5 2026

15 credits

Greta Lee Filmography: Every Movie

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

Greta Lee Movies as an Actor

Greta Lee in Documentaries & Specials

2020 Don’t Let the Pigeon Do Storytime as Self · Tv movie

3 nominations

Greta Lee: Awards & Nominations

3 nominations across 3 award bodies, from 2024 to 2024. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.

All movie awards

Critics' Choice 1 nomination
Golden Globes 1 nomination
Spirit Awards 1 nomination

29th Critics' Choice Awards
- Greta Lee: Nominated Best Actress Past Lives
81st Golden Globe Awards
- Greta Lee: Nominated Best Actress – Drama Past Lives
39th Film Independent Spirit Awards
- Greta Lee: Nominated Best Lead Performance Past Lives

Biography

Who Is Greta Lee?

Greta Lee was born in Los Angeles, California, U.S. in 1983 and is 43 years old. Credited on films since 2016, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Greta Jiehan Lee, an American actress born on March 7, 1983, has shown her acting mettle both on television and in films. She developed an early interest in performing arts and pursued theater studies at Northwestern University. Her acting journey commenced from theater, making a debut on Broadway in the musical comedy, 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' (2007). Lee made her television debut in 2006, and since then, she has graced numerous TV shows such as the HBO comedy-drama series 'High Maintenance', Showtime's dark comedy series 'Nurse Jackie', Lena Dunham's HBO series 'Girls', and the Fox mystery science-fiction series 'Wayward Pines'. She also featured in films like 'Sisters' (2015) and 'Money Monster'.

Lee gained significant prominence for striking roles in the Netflix comedy-drama series 'Russian Doll' and 'The Morning Show' on Apple TV+. Her role in 'The Morning Show' earned her a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series. Lee gained critical acclaim for her starring role in the 2023 Celine Song–directed romantic film 'Past Lives', winning the Hollywood Critics Association Midseason Film Award for Best Actress. Her outstanding performance also paved the way for her nominations for notable awards. In June 2023, Lee was announced to be joining the cast of 'Tron: Ares'. Aside from acting, she has featured in ad campaigns for top fashion brands like Loewe and Calvin Klein.

Works with

Who Greta Lee Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Greta Lee shares the most films with. Tony Hale comes first, with 2 films together, followed by Anthony Ramos (2).

FAQ

Greta Lee: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has Greta Lee been in?

Greta Lee is credited on 15 films, from 2016 to 2026. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Greta Lee's highest-grossing movie?

Toy Story 5 (2026) is Greta Lee's biggest box office hit, with $1.14B worldwide, ahead of Gemini (2018) ($173M). Across every film with box office figures, Greta Lee's movies have made $1.38B.

Greta Lee's biggest hits

What is the best Greta Lee movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Greta Lee's best-rated film is Past Lives (2023) with a score of 85, followed by Toy Story 5 (2026) (84).

Best Greta Lee movies, ranked

Has Greta Lee won an Oscar?

Greta Lee has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Greta Lee has 0 wins from 3 nominations.

How old is Greta Lee?

Greta Lee is 43 years old, born on March 7, 1983 in Los Angeles, California, U.S..

What is Greta Lee's newest movie?

The most recent film on Greta Lee's filmography is Late Fame (2026), in the role of Gloria.

Who does Greta Lee work with most often?

Greta Lee shares the most films with Tony Hale (2 films), Anthony Ramos (2 films) and Thomas Lennon (2 films).

The Best Greta Lee Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 15 credits.

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