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Kim Dickens, actor
Actor

Kim Dickens: Movies, Awards & Box Office

films
19
on screen
1995–2025
box office
$101M
nomination
1
average score
66
Born
June 18, 1965 (age 61)
Birthplace
Huntsville, Alabama, U.S.
Citizenship
American
Occupations
Actress
Years active
1995-present
Known for

The Best Kim Dickens Movies

The highest-rated films Kim Dickens is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The Highwaymen (2019) scores highest, at 73. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

Full ranking
Career at a glance

Kim Dickens's Career in Numbers

Kim Dickens's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Kim Dickens works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Palookaville (1995) to The Better Sister (2025), and the 1990s were the busiest decade.

Kim Dickens Movies by Decade

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

The 1990s were Kim Dickens's busiest decade, with 6 films.

Kim Dickens Movies by Genre

  • Drama 7
  • Biography 3
  • Comedy 3
  • Sci-Fi 1
  • Western 1
  • Adventure 1
  • Action 1
  • Mystery 1

Drama is the genre Kim Dickens has worked in most, with 7 films, ahead of biography (3).

Kim Dickens Career Milestones

First film
Palookaville 1995
Biggest box office hit
Mercury Rising $93.1M worldwide
Best-rated film
The Highwaymen Movie Echo Score 73
Newest film
The Better Sister 2025
19 credits

Kim Dickens Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Kim Dickens 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.

1 nomination

Kim Dickens: Awards & Nominations

1 nomination across 1 award body. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.

All movie awards
Biography

Who Is Kim Dickens?

Kim Dickens was born in Huntsville, Alabama, U.S. in 1965 and is 61 years old. Credited on films since 1995, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Kim Dickens, an American actress, made her cinematic debut in the comedy film 'Palookaville' in 1995. After which, she played leading roles in 'Truth or Consequences, N.M.' (1997), 'Zero Effect' (1998), and 'Mercury Rising' (1998). Over the years, she appeared in a string of well-known films including 'Great Expectations' (1998), 'Hollow Man' (2000), 'House of Sand and Fog' (2003) amongst others. Additionally, she has made notable appearances in 'Thank You for Smoking' (2005), 'Gone Girl' (2014), and 'Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children' (2016).

On the small screen, Dickens had regular roles in the drama series 'Deadwood' (2004–2006; 2019), 'Treme' (2010–2013), and 'House of Cards' (2015–2017). She is also known for her portrayal of Madison Clark in the AMC horror drama series 'Fear the Walking Dead' (2015–2018; 2022–2023). She had her early education in Huntsville, Alabama, and Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee. Post her formal education, she pursued acting studies at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute, and the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. Dickens made her stage debut in a student production at Vanderbilt University. Over the years, she has also made a significant impact in theatre with her performances; making her one of the most versatile actresses of her time.

FAQ

Kim Dickens: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has Kim Dickens been in?

Kim Dickens is credited on 19 films, from 1995 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Kim Dickens's highest-grossing movie?

Mercury Rising (1998) is Kim Dickens's biggest box office hit, with $93.1M worldwide, ahead of Land (2021) ($3.16M). Across every film with box office figures, Kim Dickens's movies have made $101M.

Kim Dickens's biggest hits

What is the best Kim Dickens movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Kim Dickens's best-rated film is The Highwaymen (2019) with a score of 73, followed by The Good Nurse (2022) (71).

Best Kim Dickens movies, ranked

Has Kim Dickens won an Oscar?

Kim Dickens has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Kim Dickens has 0 wins from 1 nomination.

How old is Kim Dickens?

Kim Dickens is 61 years old, born on June 18, 1965 in Huntsville, Alabama, U.S..

What is Kim Dickens's newest movie?

The most recent film on Kim Dickens's filmography is The Better Sister (2025), in the role of Nancy Guidry.

Who does Kim Dickens work with most often?

Kim Dickens shares the most films with John Carroll Lynch (2 films) and W. Earl Brown (2 films).

The Best Kim Dickens Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 19 credits.

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