Actor

Marcia Gay Harden: Movies, Awards & Box Office

films: 51
on screen: 1988–2026
box office: $642M
award win: 1
average score: 56

Born: August 14, 1959 (age 67)
Birthplace: San Diego, California, U.S.
Citizenship: American
Occupations: Actress
Years active: 1979-present
Spouses: Thaddaeus Scheel
Children: 3

Known for

The Best Marcia Gay Harden Movies

The highest-rated films Marcia Gay Harden is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Moxie (2021) scores highest, at 76. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

Full ranking

Career at a glance

Marcia Gay Harden's Career in Numbers

Marcia Gay Harden's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Marcia Gay Harden works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Superman’s 50th Anniversary: A Celebration of the Man of Steel (1988) to The Dreadful (2026), and the 2000s were the busiest decade.

Marcia Gay Harden Movies by Decade

1980s 1
1990s 12
2000s 16
2010s 10
2020s 9

The 2000s were Marcia Gay Harden's busiest decade, with 16 films.

Marcia Gay Harden Movies by Genre

Drama 26
Thriller 3
Comedy 3
Horror 2
Action 2
Documentary 2
Tv movie 2
Sci-Fi 1
Mystery 1
Crime 1

Drama is the genre Marcia Gay Harden has worked in most, with 26 films, ahead of thriller (3).

Marcia Gay Harden Career Milestones

First film: Superman’s 50th Anniversary: A Celebration of the Man of Steel 1988
Biggest box office hit: Fifty Shades Freed $372M worldwide
Best-rated film: Moxie Movie Echo Score 76
Newest film: The Dreadful 2026

51 credits

Marcia Gay Harden Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Marcia Gay Harden is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 56. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Marcia Gay Harden Movies as an Actor

Marcia Gay Harden in Documentaries & Specials

1 win · 5 nominations

Marcia Gay Harden: Awards & Nominations

1 win from 5 nominations across 3 award bodies, from 2001 to 2007. That includes an Oscar: Best Supporting Actress for Pollock. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.

All movie awards

Oscars 1 win from 2 nominations
Spirit Awards 2 nominations
Critics' Choice 1 nomination

22nd Film Independent Spirit Awards
- Marcia Gay Harden: Nominated Best Supporting Female American Gun
76th Academy Awards
- Marcia Gay Harden: Nominated Best Supporting Actress Mystic River
9th Critics' Choice Awards
- Marcia Gay Harden: Nominated Best Supporting Actress Mystic River
73rd Academy Awards
- Marcia Gay Harden: Win Best Supporting Actress Pollock
16th Film Independent Spirit Awards
- Marcia Gay Harden: Nominated Best Supporting Female Pollock

Biography

Who Is Marcia Gay Harden?

Marcia Gay Harden was born in San Diego, California, U.S. in 1959 and is 67 years old. Credited on films since 1988, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Marcia Gay Harden (born August 14, 1959) is an accomplished American actress whose career spans several decades. She had her breakthrough in 1990 with the Coen brothers' film Miller's Crossing. Her remarkable portrayal of artist Lee Krasner in the 2000 biographical film Pollock earned her the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Harden received further acclaim and her second Academy Award nomination for her role as a troubled wife in the drama film Mystic River (2003). Notable roles include The First Wives Club (1996), Flubber (1997), Space Cowboys (2000), Mona Lisa Smile (2003), and the Fifty Shades film series (2015–2018).

Harden made her Broadway debut in 1993 in Angels in America: Millennium Approaches/Angels in America: Perestroika, earning her a Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actress in a Play. She earned her Tony Award for Best Actress in 2009 for her performance in the comedic play God of Carnage. Her television credits span from guest roles in HBO's The Newsroom, ABC's How to Get Away with Murder, Apple TV+'s The Morning Show, to main roles in CBS series Code Black and So Help Me Todd. She has also received Emmy Award nominations for her performances in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler (2009).

Works with

Who Marcia Gay Harden Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Marcia Gay Harden shares the most films with. Morgan Freeman comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Michael Keaton (2).

FAQ

Marcia Gay Harden: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has Marcia Gay Harden been in?

Marcia Gay Harden is credited on 51 films, from 1988 to 2026. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Marcia Gay Harden's highest-grossing movie?

Fifty Shades Freed (2018) is Marcia Gay Harden's biggest box office hit, with $372M worldwide, ahead of Mona Lisa Smile (2003) ($141M). Across every film with box office figures, Marcia Gay Harden's movies have made $642M.

Marcia Gay Harden's biggest hits

What is the best Marcia Gay Harden movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Marcia Gay Harden's best-rated film is Moxie (2021) with a score of 76, followed by Pink Skies Ahead (2021) (72).

Best Marcia Gay Harden movies, ranked

Has Marcia Gay Harden won an Oscar?

Marcia Gay Harden has won an Oscar: Best Supporting Actress for Pollock at the 2001 ceremony. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Marcia Gay Harden has 1 win from 5 nominations.

How old is Marcia Gay Harden?

Marcia Gay Harden is 67 years old, born on August 14, 1959 in San Diego, California, U.S..

What is Marcia Gay Harden's newest movie?

The most recent film on Marcia Gay Harden's filmography is The Dreadful (2026), in the role of Morwen.

Who does Marcia Gay Harden work with most often?

Marcia Gay Harden shares the most films with Morgan Freeman (3 films), Michael Keaton (2 films) and Steven Spielberg (2 films).

The Best Marcia Gay Harden Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 51 credits.

See the ranking

Coming soon to your phone

The Plot Explained Movie Summary App

From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.

Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app