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Kristen Johnston, actor
Actor

Kristen Johnston: Movies & Box Office

films
15
on screen
1985–2026
box office
$60.7M
average score
57
Born
September 20, 1967 (age 59)
Birthplace
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Full name
Kristen Angela Johnston
Citizenship
United States
Occupations
Actress
Years active
1985-present
Known for

The Best Kristen Johnston Movies

The highest-rated films Kristen Johnston is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Small Town Wisconsin (2022) scores highest, at 80. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

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Career at a glance

Kristen Johnston's Career in Numbers

Kristen Johnston's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Kristen Johnston works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Orkly Kid (1985) to Maddie's Secret (2026), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Kristen Johnston Movies by Decade

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

The 2010s were Kristen Johnston's busiest decade, with 5 films.

Kristen Johnston Movies by Genre

  • Comedy 10
  • Drama 2
  • Adventure 1
  • Music 1

Comedy is the genre Kristen Johnston has worked in most, with 10 films, ahead of drama (2).

Kristen Johnston Career Milestones

First film
The Orkly Kid 1985
Biggest box office hit
The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas $59.5M worldwide
Best-rated film
Small Town Wisconsin Movie Echo Score 80
Newest film
Maddie's Secret 2026
15 credits

Kristen Johnston Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Kristen Johnston is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 57. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Kristen Johnston?

Kristen Johnston was born in Washington, D.C., U.S. in 1967 and is 59 years old. Credited on films since 1985, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Kristen Johnston is an American actress whose career spans over three decades, marked by memorable comedic roles and a strong stage foundation. Born on September 20, 1967, in Washington, D.C., she grew up in a Milwaukee suburb and earned a BFA in drama from New York University before launching her professional stage debut with New York's Atlantic Theater Company, where she tackled classics like As You Like It and contemporary pieces at Lincoln Center, earning a Drama Desk nomination for her supporting work. Her breakthrough came when a Carsey‑Werner casting director spotted her in a theater production and offered her the role of Sally Solomon on the hit sitcom 3rd Rock from the Sun, a part that garnered her two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series and cemented her reputation for sharp comedic timing. After the show ended, Johnston transitioned seamlessly to film, appearing in Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999), The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas (2000), Music and Lyrics (2007), and Bride Wars (2009), while also maintaining a steady television presence with guest spots on ER, Ugly Betty, and a memorable turn in the final season of Sex and the City.

Beyond her on‑screen achievements, Johnston is an outspoken advocate for sobriety and mental health, founding the nonprofit SLAM (Sobriety, Learning and Motivation) to mentor high‑school girls struggling with addiction. She chronicled her personal battles with alcohol and prescription pills in the New York Times‑bestselling memoir Guts: The Endless Follies and Tiny Triumphs of a Giant Disaster (2012), offering candid reflections that have inspired many. In recent years she revived her television career with a recurring role as Tammy Diffendorf on Mom, later becoming a series regular, and was announced in 2024 as part of Netflix’s upcoming comedy Leanne. Her resilience, humor, and commitment to advocacy continue to endear her to audiences and industry peers alike.

Works with

Who Kristen Johnston Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Kristen Johnston shares the most films with. Janeane Garofalo comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Chris Bauer (2).

FAQ

Kristen Johnston: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has Kristen Johnston been in?

Kristen Johnston is credited on 15 films, from 1985 to 2026. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Kristen Johnston's highest-grossing movie?

The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas (2000) is Kristen Johnston's biggest box office hit, with $59.5M worldwide, ahead of Maddie's Secret (2026) ($1.2M). Across every film with box office figures, Kristen Johnston's movies have made $60.7M.

Kristen Johnston's biggest hits

What is the best Kristen Johnston movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Kristen Johnston's best-rated film is Small Town Wisconsin (2022) with a score of 80, followed by Maddie's Secret (2026) (73).

Best Kristen Johnston movies, ranked

How old is Kristen Johnston?

Kristen Johnston is 59 years old, born on September 20, 1967 in Washington, D.C., U.S..

What is Kristen Johnston's newest movie?

The most recent film on Kristen Johnston's filmography is Maddie's Secret (2026), in the role of Beverlee Ralph.

Who does Kristen Johnston work with most often?

Kristen Johnston shares the most films with Janeane Garofalo (3 films), Chris Bauer (2 films) and Courtney Gains (2 films).

The Best Kristen Johnston Movies, Ranked

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

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