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Lily Rabe, actor
Actor

Lily Rabe: Movies & Box Office

films
17
on screen
2006–2025
box office
$111M
average score
59
Born
June 29, 1982 (age 44)
Birthplace
New York City, U.S.
Citizenship
American
Occupations
Actress
Years active
2001-present
Spouses
Hamish Linklater
Children
3
Known for

The Best Lily Rabe Movies

The highest-rated films Lily Rabe is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The Great Lillian Hall (2024) scores highest, at 77. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

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Career at a glance

Lily Rabe's Career in Numbers

Lily Rabe's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Lily Rabe works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from A Crime (2006) to A Big Bold Beautiful Journey (2025), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Lily Rabe Movies by Decade

  1. 2000s 3
  2. 2010s 9
  3. 2020s 5

The 2010s were Lily Rabe's busiest decade, with 9 films.

Lily Rabe Movies by Genre

  • Drama 6
  • Romance 3
  • Crime 2
  • Biography 2
  • Mystery 1
  • Action 1
  • History 1
  • Comedy 1

Drama is the genre Lily Rabe has worked in most, with 6 films, ahead of romance (3).

Lily Rabe Career Milestones

First film
A Crime 2006
Biggest box office hit
Vice $76.1M worldwide
Best-rated film
The Great Lillian Hall Movie Echo Score 77
17 credits

Lily Rabe Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Lily Rabe is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 59. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Lily Rabe?

Lily Rabe was born in New York City, U.S. in 1982 and is 44 years old. Credited on films since 2006, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Lily Rabe is a well-renowned American actress recognized chiefly for her multiple roles on the FX anthology horror series American Horror Story from 2011 to 2021. She held an influential portrayal as Portia in the Broadway production of The Merchant of Venice, which led to her nomination for the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play. Notable film credits include What Just Happened, All Good Things, Pawn Sacrifice, Miss Stevens, Golden Exits, Vice, Fractured, and The Tender Bar. Her TV appearances span across series including The Whispers, The Undoing, The Underground Railroad, and The First Lady. Rabe was born in New York City's Upper West Side to playwright David Rabe and actress Jill Clayburgh. She spent her childhood in Bedford, New York, and later moved to Lakeville, Connecticut, where she attended Hotchkiss School. She honed her acting skills at Northwestern University wile actively involving in stage and film productions during the early years of career.

In 2001, she debuted in the film 'Never Again', alongside her mother, and also played on stage in Massachusetts. Lily had her Broadway debut in the 2005 revival of Steel Magnolias. Leading roles in several plays, films, and TV series steadily followed, earning her critical acclaim and recognition. One of her breakthrough performances came in 2008 when she appeared in Crimes of the Heart at the Williamstown Theatre Festival. In 2011, she got her first regular television role in American Horror Story, which opened new avenues in her acting career. Her stage performances include iconic plays like Seminar and As You Like It, manifesting her versatility as an actress. She is also recognized for her roles in The Merchant of Venice, Miss Julie, and in the Hunger Games series.

Works with

Who Lily Rabe Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Lily Rabe shares the most films with. Barry Levinson comes first, with 2 films together, followed by Robert De Niro (2).

FAQ

Lily Rabe: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has Lily Rabe been in?

Lily Rabe is credited on 17 films, from 2006 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Lily Rabe's highest-grossing movie?

Vice (2018) is Lily Rabe's biggest box office hit, with $76.1M worldwide, ahead of A Big Bold Beautiful Journey (2025) ($22.4M). Across every film with box office figures, Lily Rabe's movies have made $111M.

Lily Rabe's biggest hits

What is the best Lily Rabe movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Lily Rabe's best-rated film is The Great Lillian Hall (2024) with a score of 77, followed by Golden Exits (2018) (68).

Best Lily Rabe movies, ranked

How old is Lily Rabe?

Lily Rabe is 44 years old, born on June 29, 1982 in New York City, U.S..

What is Lily Rabe's newest movie?

The most recent film on Lily Rabe's filmography is A Big Bold Beautiful Journey (2025).

Who does Lily Rabe work with most often?

Lily Rabe shares the most films with Barry Levinson (2 films), Robert De Niro (2 films) and Max Martini (2 films).

The Best Lily Rabe Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 17 credits.

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