Louise Lasser: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 25
- on screen
- 1965–2011
- box office
- $40.7M
- Born
- April 11, 1939 (age 87)
- Birthplace
- New York City, U.S.
- Full name
- Louise Jane Lasser
- Citizenship
- American
- Occupations
- Actress, television writer, teacher, director
- Years active
- 1962-present
- Spouses
- Woody Allen
The Best Louise Lasser Movies
The films of Louise Lasser that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex * But Were Afraid to Ask (1972) leads with $18.1M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
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Worldwide box office: $18.1M Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex * But Were Afraid to Ask 1972 · Comedy -
Worldwide box office: $10.4M Stardust Memories 1980 · Comedy -
Worldwide box office: $5.71M Surrender 1987 · Comedy -
Worldwide box office: $3.17M Rude Awakening 1989 · Comedy -
Worldwide box office: $2.26M Sing 1989 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $209K Frankenhooker 1990 · Comedy
Louise Lasser's Career in Numbers
Louise Lasser's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Louise Lasser works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from What’s New Pussycat? (1965) to National Lampoon's Gold Diggers (2004), and the 1980s were the busiest decade.
Louise Lasser Movies by Decade
- 1960s 2
- 1970s 7
- 1980s 9
- 1990s 3
- 2000s 3
The 1980s were Louise Lasser's busiest decade, with 9 films.
Louise Lasser Movies by Genre
- Comedy 13
- Drama 3
- Horror 2
- Mystery 2
- Tv movie 2
- Thriller 1
- Adventure 1
Comedy is the genre Louise Lasser has worked in most, with 13 films, ahead of drama (3).
Louise Lasser Career Milestones
- First film
- What’s New Pussycat? 1965
- Biggest box office hit
- Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex * But Were Afraid to Ask $18.1M worldwide
- Newest film
- National Lampoon's Gold Diggers 2004
Louise Lasser Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Louise Lasser 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.
Louise Lasser Movies as an Actor
24- 2004
National Lampoon's Gold Diggers Comedy - 2002
Wolves of Wall Street as Landlady · Horror - 2001
Queenie in Love as Martha · Comedy - 1996
Sudden Manhattan as Dominga · Mystery - 1990 Frankenhooker as Jeffreys Mother · Comedy Worldwide box office: $209K
- 1990
Modern Love as Greg's Mom · Comedy - 1989 Rude Awakening as Ronnie Summers · Comedy Worldwide box office: $3.17M
- 1989 Sing as Rosie · Drama Worldwide box office: $2.26M
- 1987 Surrender as Joyce · Comedy Worldwide box office: $5.71M
- 1987
Blood Rage as Maddy · Thriller - 1986
Crimewave Horror Worldwide box office: $5.1K - 1981
For Ladies Only as Beth Doyle · Drama - 1980 Stardust Memories as Sandy Secretary · Comedy Worldwide box office: $10.4M
- 1980
In God We Tru$t as Mary · Comedy - 1980
Simon as Doris (voice) (uncredited) · Comedy - 1978
Just Me and You as Jane Alofsin · Drama - 1973
Isn’t It Shocking? as Blanche · Mystery - 1973
Coffee, Tea or Me? as Susan Edmonds · Tv movie - 1972 Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex * But Were Afraid to Ask Comedy Worldwide box office: $18.1M
- 1971
Men of Crisis: The Harvey Wallinger Story as Wallinger's Girlfriend · Tv movie - 1971
Such Good Friends as Marcy · Comedy - 1971
Bananas Comedy Worldwide box office: $136K - 1966
What's Up, Tiger Lily? Adventure - 1965
What’s New Pussycat? as Masseuse · Comedy
Louise Lasser in Documentaries & Specials
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Who Is Louise Lasser?
Louise Lasser was born in New York City, U.S. in 1939 and is 87 years old. Credited on films since 1965, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Louise Lasser (born April 11, 1939) is an incredible American actress, television writer, performing arts teacher, and director, known best for her portrayal of the title character on the soap opera satire Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman, earning her a Primetime Emmy Award nomination. Her acting roots lie in Greenwich Village coffee shops, bars, and improv revues before landing the opportunity to understudy Barbra Streisand in a Broadway musical, I Can Get It for You Wholesale. Her career is vast and includes numerous works with Woody Allen, several significant roles in black comedy films, and even a recurring role in the HBO series Girls.
A true multi-tasker, Lasser ventured into television writing and creative directing, further solidifying her role in the performing arts industry. Beyond that, academy-level institutions recognize her talent and she's held faculty positions at HB Studio and runs the Louise Lasser Acting Studio. Born and raised in New York City, Lasser had to face significant personal hardships with her family, who are connected to the publication the Everyone's Income Tax Guide series. Yet, these struggles did not deter her from carving out a successful career for herself in the creative arts.
Who Louise Lasser Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Louise Lasser shares the most films with. Woody Allen comes first, with 7 films together, followed by Peter Boyle (2).
Louise Lasser: Questions & Answers
How many movies Louise Lasser has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Louise Lasser been in?
Louise Lasser is credited on 25 films, from 1965 to 2011. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Louise Lasser's highest-grossing movie?
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex * But Were Afraid to Ask (1972) is Louise Lasser's biggest box office hit, with $18.1M worldwide, ahead of Stardust Memories (1980) ($10.4M). Across every film with box office figures, Louise Lasser's movies have made $40.7M.
Louise Lasser's biggest hits How old is Louise Lasser?
Louise Lasser is 87 years old, born on April 11, 1939 in New York City, U.S..
What is Louise Lasser's newest movie?
The most recent film on Louise Lasser's filmography is Woody Allen: A Documentary (2011), in the role of Self.
Who does Louise Lasser work with most often?
Louise Lasser shares the most films with Woody Allen (7 films), Peter Boyle (2 films) and Austin Pendleton (2 films).
The Best Louise Lasser Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 25 credits.
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