Kelly McGillis: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 30
- on screen
- 1983–2018
- box office
- $486M
- nominations
- 2
- Born
- July 9, 1957 (age 69)
- Birthplace
- Newport Beach, California, U.S.
- Full name
- Kelly Ann McGillis
- Citizenship
- American
- Occupations
- Actress
- Years active
- 1976-present
- Spouses
- Boyd Black, Fred Tillman
- Children
- 2
The Best Kelly McGillis Movies
The films of Kelly McGillis that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Top Gun (1986) leads with $357M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
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Worldwide box office: $357M Top Gun 1986 · Action -
Worldwide box office: $68.7M Witness 1985 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $32.1M The Accused 1988 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $19.9M The Babe 1992 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $4.57M Made in Heaven 1987 · Romance -
Worldwide box office: $2.02M Winter People 1989 · Romance
Kelly McGillis's Career in Numbers
Kelly McGillis's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Kelly McGillis works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Reuben, Reuben (1983) to Maternal Secrets (2018), and the 1980s were the busiest decade.
Kelly McGillis Movies by Decade
- 1980s 10
- 1990s 9
- 2000s 5
- 2010s 6
The 1980s were Kelly McGillis's busiest decade, with 10 films.
Kelly McGillis Movies by Genre
- Thriller 7
- Drama 7
- Action 3
- Horror 2
- Comedy 2
- Romance 2
- Family 1
- Mystery 1
- Crime 1
- Tv movie 1
Thriller is the genre Kelly McGillis has worked in most, with 7 films, ahead of drama (7).
Kelly McGillis Career Milestones
- First film
- Reuben, Reuben 1983
- Biggest box office hit
- Top Gun $357M worldwide
- Newest film
- Maternal Secrets 2018
Kelly McGillis Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Kelly McGillis is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
- 2018
Maternal Secrets as Rose · Thriller - 2017
An Uncommon Grace as Elizabeth Conner · Drama - 2014
Love Finds You In Sugarcreek as Bertha Troyler · Family - 2013
Tio Papi as Elizabeth Warden Worldwide box office: $21.3K - 2012
The Innkeepers Thriller Worldwide box office: $1.18M - 2011
Stake Land: Sister as Sister · Horror - 2007
Supergator as Kim Taft · Horror - 2006
Black Widower as Nancy Westveld · Drama - 2001
Morgan’s Ferry as Vonnie Carpenter · Drama - 2001
The Monkey's Mask Mystery Worldwide box office: $6.83K - 2001
No One Can Hear You as Trish Burchall · Thriller - 1999
The Settlement as Fake Barbara / Ellie · Comedy - 1998
Ground Control as Susan Stratton · Thriller - 1998
Perfect Prey as Audrey Macleah · Thriller - 1998
Storm Chasers: Revenge of the Twister as Jamie Marshall · Action - 1997
The Third Twin as Jean Ferrami - 1995
Remember Me as Menly Nichols · Thriller - 1994
In the Best of Families: Marriage, Pride & Madness as Susie Lynch · Crime - 1992
The Babe as Claire Ruth · Drama Worldwide box office: $19.9M - 1991
Grand Isle as Edna Pontellier · Tv movie - 1989
Cat Chaser as Mary DeBoya · Action - 1989
Winter People as Collie Wright · Romance Worldwide box office: $2.02M - 1988
The Accused Drama Worldwide box office: $32.1M - 1988
The House on Carroll Street as Emily · Thriller Worldwide box office: $460K - 1987
Santabear’s High Flying Adventure as Missy Bear (voice) · Adventure - 1987
Made in Heaven as Annie Packert / Ally Chandler · Romance Worldwide box office: $4.57M - 1986
Top Gun Action Worldwide box office: $357M - 1985
Witness Drama Worldwide box office: $68.7M - 1984
Sweet Revenge as Katherine Dennison Breen · Drama - 1983
Reuben, Reuben as Geneva Spofford · Comedy
Kelly McGillis: Awards & Nominations
2 nominations across 2 award bodies, from 1986 to 1986. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
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BAFTA 1 nomination -
Golden Globes 1 nomination
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39th British Academy Film Awards- Kelly McGillis: Nominated Best Actress Witness
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43rd Golden Globe Awards- Kelly McGillis: Nominated Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Comedy or Musical (Supporting Actress) Witness
Who Is Kelly McGillis?
Kelly McGillis was born in Newport Beach, California, U.S. in 1957 and is 69 years old. Credited on films since 1983, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Kelly Ann McGillis, born on July 9, 1957, is a renowned American actress with a career span of more than three decades starting from 1976 to present. Notable for her roles in high profile films such as Witness (1985), Top Gun (1986), Made in Heaven (1987), The House on Carroll Street (1988), and The Accused (1988), she has shown exceptional versatility and depth in her acting. In recent years, she has ventured into horror films with significant roles in Stake Land (2010), The Innkeepers (2011), and We Are What We Are (2013). Born and brought up in Newport Beach, California, she pursued acting at the Juilliard School in New York City after initial training at the Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts. She made a name for herself with her debut film, Reuben, Reuben (1983), and later in Top Gun as the flight instructor of Tom Cruise's character. However, a disappointing experience with the film Cat Chaser prompted her to take a break from the industry. Over the years, she also appeared in several television and stage productions earning critical acclaim. Returning to Television, she joined the cast of Showtime's The L Word in its fifth season and featured in a breast cancer docu-drama titled 1 a Minute. Her personal life has seen some significant changes with two divorces and coming out as a lesbian in 2009.
Kelly McGillis: Questions & Answers
How many movies Kelly McGillis has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Kelly McGillis been in?
Kelly McGillis is credited on 30 films, from 1983 to 2018. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Kelly McGillis's highest-grossing movie?
Top Gun (1986) is Kelly McGillis's biggest box office hit, with $357M worldwide, ahead of Witness (1985) ($68.7M). Across every film with box office figures, Kelly McGillis's movies have made $486M.
Kelly McGillis's biggest hits Has Kelly McGillis won an Oscar?
Kelly McGillis has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Kelly McGillis has 0 wins from 2 nominations.
How old is Kelly McGillis?
Kelly McGillis is 69 years old, born on July 9, 1957 in Newport Beach, California, U.S..
What is Kelly McGillis's newest movie?
The most recent film on Kelly McGillis's filmography is Maternal Secrets (2018), in the role of Rose.
Who does Kelly McGillis work with most often?
Kelly McGillis shares the most films with Kenneth Welsh (2 films), David Rasche (2 films) and Glenne Headly (2 films).
The Best Kelly McGillis Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 30 credits.
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