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Jessica Harper, actor
Actor

Jessica Harper: Movies & Box Office

films
25
on screen
1971–2026
box office
$53.8M
average score
64
Born
October 3, 1949
Birthplace
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Full name
Jessica Randolph Harper
Citizenship
American
Occupations
Actress, Singer, Author
Years active
1969-present
Spouses
Tom Rothman
Children
2
Known for

The Best Jessica Harper Movies

The highest-rated films Jessica Harper is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Memory (2023) scores highest, at 75. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

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Career at a glance

Jessica Harper's Career in Numbers

Jessica Harper's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Jessica Harper works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from ‘Rameau’s Nephew’ by Diderot (Thanx to Dennis Young) by Wilma Schoen (1974) to Fantasy Life (2026), and the 1980s were the busiest decade.

Jessica Harper Movies by Decade

  1. 1970s 4
  2. 1980s 9
  3. 1990s 2
  4. 2000s 1
  5. 2010s 1
  6. 2020s 4

The 1980s were Jessica Harper's busiest decade, with 9 films.

Jessica Harper Movies by Genre

  • Drama 9
  • Comedy 8
  • Horror 2
  • Mystery 1
  • Thriller 1

Drama is the genre Jessica Harper has worked in most, with 9 films, ahead of comedy (8).

Jessica Harper Career Milestones

Biggest box office hit
My Favorite Year $20.1M worldwide
Best-rated film
Memory Movie Echo Score 75
Newest film
Fantasy Life 2026
25 credits

Jessica Harper Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Jessica Harper is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 64. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Jessica Harper?

Jessica Harper was born in Chicago, Illinois, U.S. on October 3, 1949. Credited on films since 1971, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Jessica Randolph Harper, born on October 3, 1949, is a renowned American actress and singer. She rose to fame with a leading role in Brian De Palma's 'Phantom of the Paradise' (1974), earning a pivotal place in the entertainment industry. Her performances were recognized in classics such as 'Love and Death' (1975), 'Inserts' (1975), 'My Favorite Year' (1982), and most notably in 'Suspiria' (1977) by Dario Argento, in which she played the leading character, Suzy Bannion. In 2018, she reappeared in Luca Guadagnino's remake of 'Suspiria' in a supporting role.

Not only limited to acting, Harper successfully explored other creative realms, securing her spot as an award-winning author of children's music and books. Apart from her acting career, Jessica Harper starred in other films, including 'Stardust Memories'(1980), 'Shock Treatment'(1981), 'Pennies from Heaven'(1981), 'The Blue Iguana'(1988), 'Safe'(1995), 'Minority Report'(2002), 'Bones and All' (2022), and 'Nightbitch'(2024). What's more, Harper ventured into literature and music, having written eleven books for children and created seven albums of songs for children. She also gained recognition as 'Parent of the Month' by Parenting Magazine in 2004. Born in Chicago, Illinois, Harper proved her culinary skills by releasing her cookbook 'The Crabby Cook Cookbook: Recipes and Rants' in 2010.

Works with

Who Jessica Harper Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Jessica Harper shares the most films with. Dario Argento comes first, with 3 films together, followed by John Rothman (3).

FAQ

Jessica Harper: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has Jessica Harper been in?

Jessica Harper is credited on 25 films, from 1971 to 2026. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Jessica Harper's highest-grossing movie?

My Favorite Year (1982) is Jessica Harper's biggest box office hit, with $20.1M worldwide, ahead of Stardust Memories (1980) ($10.4M). Across every film with box office figures, Jessica Harper's movies have made $53.8M.

Jessica Harper's biggest hits

What is the best Jessica Harper movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Jessica Harper's best-rated film is Memory (2023) with a score of 75, followed by Suspiria (2018) (74).

Best Jessica Harper movies, ranked

When was Jessica Harper born?

Jessica Harper was born on October 3, 1949 in Chicago, Illinois, U.S..

What is Jessica Harper's newest movie?

The most recent film on Jessica Harper's filmography is Fantasy Life (2026), in the role of Toby.

Who does Jessica Harper work with most often?

Jessica Harper shares the most films with Dario Argento (3 films), John Rothman (3 films) and Gerrit Graham (3 films).

The Best Jessica Harper Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 25 credits.

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