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Lynn Collins, actor
Actor

Lynn Collins: Movies & Box Office

films
10
on screen
2004–2024
box office
$324M
average score
48
Born
May 16, 1977 (age 49)
Birthplace
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Full name
Viola Lynn Collins
Citizenship
American
Occupations
Actress
Years active
1999-present
Spouses
Steven Strait, Matthew Boyle
Children
1
Career at a glance

Lynn Collins's Career in Numbers

Lynn Collins's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Lynn Collins works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Merchant of Venice (2004) to Someone Like You (2024), and the 2000s were the busiest decade.

Lynn Collins Movies by Decade

  1. 2000s 4
  2. 2010s 4
  3. 2020s 2

The 2000s were Lynn Collins's busiest decade, with 4 films.

Lynn Collins Movies by Genre

  • Drama 3
  • Action 2
  • Comedy 2
  • Romance 1
  • Thriller 1
  • Tv movie 1

Drama is the genre Lynn Collins has worked in most, with 3 films, ahead of action (2).

Lynn Collins Career Milestones

First film
The Merchant of Venice 2004
Biggest box office hit
John Carter $284M worldwide
Best-rated film
Beneath Us Movie Echo Score 56
Newest film
Someone Like You 2024
10 credits

Lynn Collins Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Lynn Collins is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 48. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Lynn Collins?

Lynn Collins was born in Houston, Texas, U.S. in 1977 and is 49 years old. Credited on films since 2004, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Viola Lynn Collins, born on May 16, 1977, is a renowned American actress recognized for her prolific work in both television and the movie industry. She has English, Scottish, Irish, and Cherokee ancestry and spent her childhood in Houston, Texas, Singapore and Japan. Inspired by a role she played in a childhood Christmas pageant, she pursued acting and attended the Juilliard School's Drama Division where she graduated in 1999 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.

Collins kicked off her career with a television debut in 1999 on 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit'. Her on-stage career included roles as Ophelia in Hamlet, and as Juliet in Romeo and Juliet. Her small roles in movies like 'Down with Love', '50 First Dates', and '13 Going on 30' paved the way for her starring role as Portia in 'The Merchant of Venice', which was critically acclaimed. In 2008, she was cast in HBO’s True Blood and in 2009, she acted as Kayla Silverfox in X-Men Origins: Wolverine. Her first lead role came in 2012 when she was cast as Dejah Thoris in the movie John Carter. Off-screen, Collins poses for magazines like Allure and is known for exploring several religious faiths.

FAQ

Lynn Collins: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has Lynn Collins been in?

Lynn Collins is credited on 10 films, from 2004 to 2024. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Lynn Collins's highest-grossing movie?

John Carter (2012) is Lynn Collins's biggest box office hit, with $284M worldwide, ahead of The Merchant of Venice (2004) ($21.6M). Across every film with box office figures, Lynn Collins's movies have made $324M.

Lynn Collins's biggest hits

What is the best Lynn Collins movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Lynn Collins's best-rated film is Beneath Us (2020) with a score of 56, followed by Rim of the World (2019) (45).

Best Lynn Collins movies, ranked

How old is Lynn Collins?

Lynn Collins is 49 years old, born on May 16, 1977 in Houston, Texas, U.S..

What is Lynn Collins's newest movie?

The most recent film on Lynn Collins's filmography is Someone Like You (2024), in the role of Louise Quinn.

The Best Lynn Collins Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 10 credits.

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