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Magda Szubanski, actor
Actor

Magda Szubanski: Movies & Box Office

films
15
on screen
1995–2024
box office
$366M
average score
67
Born
April 12, 1961 (age 65)
Birthplace
Liverpool, England
Full name
Magdalene Mary Therese Szubanski
Citizenship
Australian
Occupations
Actress, author, comedian, LGBT rights advocate
Years active
1986-present
Known for

The Best Magda Szubanski Movies

The highest-rated films Magda Szubanski is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Memoir of a Snail (2024) scores highest, at 86. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

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Career at a glance

Magda Szubanski's Career in Numbers

Magda Szubanski's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Magda Szubanski works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Babe (1995) to Memoir of a Snail (2024), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Magda Szubanski Movies by Decade

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

The 2010s were Magda Szubanski's busiest decade, with 5 films.

Magda Szubanski Movies by Genre

  • Comedy 7
  • Drama 2
  • Adventure 2
  • Animation 1
  • Documentary 1
  • Biography 1
  • Action 1

Comedy is the genre Magda Szubanski has worked in most, with 7 films, ahead of drama (2).

Magda Szubanski Career Milestones

First film
Babe 1995
Biggest box office hit
Babe $254M worldwide
Best-rated film
Memoir of a Snail Movie Echo Score 86
Newest film
Memoir of a Snail 2024
15 credits

Magda Szubanski Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Magda Szubanski is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 67. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Magda Szubanski?

Magda Szubanski was born in Liverpool, England in 1961 and is 65 years old. Credited on films since 1995, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Magda Szubanski, born as Magdalene Mary Therese Szubanski is an illustrious Australian actress, author, comedian, singer, and an esteemed LGBT rights advocate known for her remarkable contributions to the entertainment industry. Szubanski gained prominence for her performances in 'Fast Forward', 'Kath & Kim' and films including the 'Babe' series and 'Happy Feet'. Her works not only received commercial success but were critically acclaimed as well. Her unique comedic style combined with her strong on-screen presence have made her a popular figure in Australian Broadcasting. Open about her struggles with intergenerational trauma, anxiety, and suicidal ideation in her teens, Szubanski has become a strong advocate for LGBT rights. One of her most significant contributions was advocating for same-sex marriage in Australia in 2017. Her memoir, 'Reckoning', was released in 2015 and widely lauded for its raw and honest depiction of her life, including her father's history as a Polish Resistance assassin during World War II. Magda Szubanski has a rich educational background, having attended Siena College, Melbourne, and University of Melbourne, where she studied fine arts and philosophy. Her career spans more than three decades, starting in 1986. Despite spending her early life in Liverpool, England, Magda identifies as Australian.

Works with

Who Magda Szubanski Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Magda Szubanski shares the most films with. Barry Humphries comes first, with 2 films together, followed by Aaron Glenane (2).

FAQ

Magda Szubanski: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has Magda Szubanski been in?

Magda Szubanski is credited on 15 films, from 1995 to 2024. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Magda Szubanski's highest-grossing movie?

Babe (1995) is Magda Szubanski's biggest box office hit, with $254M worldwide, ahead of Babe: Pig in the City (1998) ($69.1M). Across every film with box office figures, Magda Szubanski's movies have made $366M.

Magda Szubanski's biggest hits

What is the best Magda Szubanski movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Magda Szubanski's best-rated film is Memoir of a Snail (2024) with a score of 86, followed by Ride Like a Girl (2019) (80).

Best Magda Szubanski movies, ranked

How old is Magda Szubanski?

Magda Szubanski is 65 years old, born on April 12, 1961 in Liverpool, England.

What is Magda Szubanski's newest movie?

The most recent film on Magda Szubanski's filmography is Memoir of a Snail (2024), in the role of Ruth.

Who does Magda Szubanski work with most often?

Magda Szubanski shares the most films with Barry Humphries (2 films), Aaron Glenane (2 films) and Sullivan Stapleton (2 films).

The Best Magda Szubanski Movies, Ranked

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

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