Julianne Nicholson: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 31
- on screen
- 1998–2025
- box office
- $250M
- nomination
- 1
- average score
- 71
- Born
- July 1, 1971 (age 55)
- Birthplace
- Medford, Massachusetts, United States
- Citizenship
- United States
- Occupations
- Actress
- Years active
- 1997-present
- Spouses
- Jonathan Cake
- Children
- 2
The Best Julianne Nicholson Movies
The highest-rated films Julianne Nicholson is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Togo (2019) 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 Togo 2019 · Constance Seppala -
Movie Echo Score: Score 85 I, Tonya 2017 · Diane Rawlinson -
Movie Echo Score: Score 83 Who We Are Now 2018 · Beth -
Movie Echo Score: Score 81 Monos 2019 · Doctora -
Movie Echo Score: Score 80 Weird: The Al Yankovic Story 2022 · Mary -
Movie Echo Score: Score 78 Novitiate 2017 · Nora Harris
Julianne Nicholson's Career in Numbers
Julianne Nicholson's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Julianne Nicholson works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Curtain Call (1998) to The Amateur (2025), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.
Julianne Nicholson Movies by Decade
- 1990s 4
- 2000s 8
- 2010s 12
- 2020s 7
The 2010s were Julianne Nicholson's busiest decade, with 12 films.
Julianne Nicholson Movies by Genre
- Drama 18
- Comedy 5
- Biography 3
- Action 2
- Adventure 1
- Romance 1
Drama is the genre Julianne Nicholson has worked in most, with 18 films, ahead of comedy (5).
Julianne Nicholson Career Milestones
- First film
- Curtain Call 1998
- Biggest box office hit
- The Amateur $96M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Togo Movie Echo Score 86
- Newest film
- The Amateur 2025
Julianne Nicholson Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Julianne Nicholson is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 71. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
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The Amateur as Director O'Brien · Action Worldwide box office: $96M Movie Echo Score: 46 - 2024
Janet Planet as Janet · Drama Worldwide box office: $806K Movie Echo Score: 65 - 2023
Dream Scenario as Janet Matthews · Comedy Worldwide box office: $12.5M Movie Echo Score: 68 - 2022
Weird: The Al Yankovic Story as Mary · Biography Movie Echo Score: 80 - 2022
Blonde as Gladys · Biography Movie Echo Score: 48 - 2022
With/In Volume 2 Comedy - 2021
Mare of Easttown as Lori Ross · Drama - 2019
Togo as Constance Seppala · Adventure Movie Echo Score: 86 - 2019
Monos as Doctora · Drama Worldwide box office: $1.93M Movie Echo Score: 81 - 2019
Initials S.G. as Jane · Drama Worldwide box office: $36.1K - 2018
Weightless as Janeece · Drama Worldwide box office: $4.53K Movie Echo Score: 58 - 2018
Who We Are Now as Beth · Drama Worldwide box office: $19.1K Movie Echo Score: 83 - 2017
I, Tonya as Diane Rawlinson · Biography Worldwide box office: $53.9M Movie Echo Score: 85 - 2017
Novitiate as Nora Harris · Drama Worldwide box office: $580K Movie Echo Score: 78 - 2016
From Nowhere as Jackie · Drama Worldwide box office: $8.11K - 2015
10,000 Saints as Harriet · Drama - 2013
August: Osage County Drama Worldwide box office: $74.2M - 2012
Keep the Lights On Drama Worldwide box office: $388K - 2010
Shadows & Lies as Ann · Action - 2009
Brief Interviews with Hideous Men Drama Worldwide box office: $33.7K - 2009
Staten Island as Mary Halverson · Drama - 2006
Two Weeks Drama Worldwide box office: $48K - 2006
The Water Is Wide as Barbara · Drama - 2005
Her Name Is Carla as Carla - 2004
Seeing Other People Comedy Worldwide box office: $87.9K - 2002
I’m with Lucy as Jo · Comedy - 2002
Speakeasy as Rebecca · Drama - 1999
The Love Letter as Jennifer · Comedy Worldwide box office: $9.14M - 1999
Harvest as Lou Yates · Drama - 1999
Storm of the Century as Katrina Withers · Drama - 1998
Curtain Call as Sandra Hewson · Romance
Julianne Nicholson: Awards & Nominations
1 nomination across 1 award body. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
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18th Film Independent Spirit Awards- Julianne Nicholson: Nominated Best Supporting Female Tully
Who Is Julianne Nicholson?
Julianne Nicholson was born in Medford, Massachusetts, United States in 1971 and is 55 years old. Credited on films since 1998, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Julianne Nicholson (born July 1, 1971) is an American actress known for her diverse roles in both films and television series. She gained recognition for her roles in the film 'August: Osage County' (2013) and the television series 'Law & Order: Criminal Intent' (2006–2009), 'Masters of Sex' (2013–2014), 'Eyewitness' (2016), and 'Mare of Easttown' (2021), the last of which earned her a Primetime Emmy Award. Other notable credits include 'Tully' (2000), 'Ally McBeal' (2001–2002), 'Kinsey' (2004), 'Conviction' (2006), 'Boardwalk Empire' (2011–2013), 'Black Mass' (2015), 'I, Tonya' (2017), 'Togo' (2019), 'The Outsider' (2020), and 'Blonde' (2022). Nicholson was born and raised in Medford, Massachusetts, the eldest of four children. After briefly working as a model in New York and Paris, she attended Hunter College as a general studies major for two years before leaving to study acting and start her professional career. Nicholson's career launched with her first feature film role in 'Curtain Call' opposite Michael Caine and James Spader. A remarkable talent, Julianne's career is filled with rich characters and compelling stories, spanning across the theatre, television, and cinematic world.
Who Julianne Nicholson Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Julianne Nicholson shares the most films with. Denis O'Hare comes first, with 2 films together, followed by Sam Shepard (2).
Julianne Nicholson: Questions & Answers
How many movies Julianne Nicholson has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Julianne Nicholson been in?
Julianne Nicholson is credited on 31 films, from 1998 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Julianne Nicholson's highest-grossing movie?
The Amateur (2025) is Julianne Nicholson's biggest box office hit, with $96M worldwide, ahead of August: Osage County (2013) ($74.2M). Across every film with box office figures, Julianne Nicholson's movies have made $250M.
Julianne Nicholson's biggest hits What is the best Julianne Nicholson movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Julianne Nicholson's best-rated film is Togo (2019) with a score of 86, followed by I, Tonya (2017) (85).
Best Julianne Nicholson movies, ranked Has Julianne Nicholson won an Oscar?
Julianne Nicholson has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Julianne Nicholson has 0 wins from 1 nomination.
How old is Julianne Nicholson?
Julianne Nicholson is 55 years old, born on July 1, 1971 in Medford, Massachusetts, United States.
What is Julianne Nicholson's newest movie?
The most recent film on Julianne Nicholson's filmography is The Amateur (2025), in the role of Director O'Brien.
Who does Julianne Nicholson work with most often?
Julianne Nicholson shares the most films with Denis O'Hare (2 films), Sam Shepard (2 films) and Helen Beyene (2 films).
The Best Julianne Nicholson Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 31 credits.
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