Mare Winningham: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 42
- on screen
- 1979–2024
- box office
- $394M
- award win
- 1
- average score
- 64
- Born
- May 16, 1959 (age 67)
- Birthplace
- Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
- Full name
- Mary Megan Winningham
- Citizenship
- United States
- Occupations
- Actress, Singer-songwriter
- Years active
- 1976-present
- Spouses
- A Martinez, William Mapel, Jason Trucco, Anthony Edwards
- Children
- 5
The Best Mare Winningham Movies
The highest-rated films Mare Winningham is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. News of the World (2020) scores highest, at 80. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.
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Movie Echo Score: Score 80 News of the World 2020 · Doris Boudlin -
Movie Echo Score: Score 79 Dark Waters 2019 · Darlene Kiger -
Movie Echo Score: Score 74 O.G. 2018 · Janice -
Movie Echo Score: Score 63 Rob Peace 2024 · Professor Durham -
Movie Echo Score: Score 50 The Seagull 2018 · Polina -
Movie Echo Score: Score 38 Geostorm 2017 · Dr. Cassandra Jennings
Mare Winningham's Career in Numbers
Mare Winningham's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Mare Winningham works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Death of Ocean View Park (1979) to Rob Peace (2024), and the 1980s were the busiest decade.
Mare Winningham Movies by Decade
- 1970s 1
- 1980s 17
- 1990s 9
- 2000s 7
- 2010s 6
- 2020s 2
The 1980s were Mare Winningham's busiest decade, with 17 films.
Mare Winningham Movies by Genre
- Drama 25
- Tv movie 5
- Action 3
- Biography 2
- Family 2
- Romance 2
- History 1
- Comedy 1
- Thriller 1
Drama is the genre Mare Winningham has worked in most, with 25 films, ahead of tv movie (5).
Mare Winningham Career Milestones
- First film
- The Death of Ocean View Park 1979
- Biggest box office hit
- Geostorm $222M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- News of the World Movie Echo Score 80
- Newest film
- Rob Peace 2024
Mare Winningham Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Mare Winningham is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 64. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
- 2024 Rob Peace as Professor Durham · Biography Worldwide box office: $422K Movie Echo Score: 63
- 2020 News of the World as Doris Boudlin · Action Worldwide box office: $12.7M Movie Echo Score: 80
- 2019 Dark Waters as Darlene Kiger · Biography Worldwide box office: $23.1M Movie Echo Score: 79
- 2018 The Seagull as Polina · Drama Worldwide box office: $1.82M Movie Echo Score: 50
- 2018 O.G. as Janice · Drama Movie Echo Score: 74
- 2017 Geostorm as Dr. Cassandra Jennings · Action Worldwide box office: $222M Movie Echo Score: 38
- 2012
Hatfields & McCoys as Sally McCoy · Drama - 2011
Mildred Pierce as Ida Corwin · Drama - 2007
War Eagle, Arkansas as Belle, Enoch's Mother · Drama Worldwide box office: $124K - 2005
The Magic of Ordinary Days as Martha · Tv movie - 2003
The Maldonado Miracle as Maisie · Family - 2002
Tru Confessions as Ginny · Drama - 2001
Snap Decision as Jennifer Bradley · Drama - 2000
Sharing the Secret as Dr. Nina Moss · Tv movie - 2000
Sally Hemings: An American Scandal as Martha 'Patsy' Jefferson Randolph · Drama - 1999
Too Rich: The Secret Life of Doris Duke as Chandi Heffner · Drama - 1997
George Wallace as Lurleen Wallace · History - 1997
Bad Day on the Block as Catherine Braverton · Drama - 1996
The Boys Next Door as Sheila · Drama - 1995
Georgia Drama Worldwide box office: $1.11M - 1994
The War as Lois Simmons · Drama Worldwide box office: $16.9M - 1994
Teresa’s Tattoo as Singer · Comedy - 1992
Intruders as Mary Wilkes · Drama - 1991
Hard Promises as Dawn · Romance Worldwide box office: $306K - 1989
Turner & Hooch Drama Worldwide box office: $71.1M - 1988
Miracle Mile as Julie Peters · Thriller Worldwide box office: $1.15M - 1988
God Bless the Child as Theresa Johnson · Tv movie - 1987
Made in Heaven as Brenda Carlucci · Romance Worldwide box office: $4.57M - 1987
Shy People as Candy · Drama - 1986
Nobody’s Fool as Pat · Drama Worldwide box office: $563K - 1986
Who Is Julia? as Mary Frances Bodine · Tv movie - 1986
A Winner Never Quits as Annie · Family - 1985
St. Elmo's Fire Drama Worldwide box office: $37.8M - 1985
One Too Many as Beth · Drama - 1984
Single Bars, Single Women as Bootsie · Tv movie - 1983
The Thorn Birds as Justine O'Neill · Drama - 1981
Threshold as Carol Severance · Drama - 1981
Freedom as Libby Bellow · Drama - 1980
One Trick Pony as Modeena Dandridge · Drama Worldwide box office: $843K - 1980
Off the Minnesota Strip as Micki Johansen · Drama - 1980
Amber Waves as Marlene Burkhardt · Drama - 1979
The Death of Ocean View Park as Jenny Flowers · Action
Mare Winningham: Awards & Nominations
1 win from 3 nominations across 3 award bodies, from 1996 to 1996. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
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Spirit Awards 1 win from 1 nomination -
Oscars 1 nomination -
Actor Awards (SAG) 1 nomination
- 68th Academy Awards
- Mare Winningham: Nominated Best Supporting Actress Georgia
- 2nd Screen Actors Guild Awards
- Mare Winningham: Nominated Outstanding Supporting Female Actor Georgia
- 11th Independent Spirit Awards
- Mare Winningham: Win Best Supporting Female Georgia
Who Is Mare Winningham?
Mare Winningham was born in Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. in 1959 and is 67 years old. Credited on films since 1979, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Mare Winningham, born as Mary Megan Winningham on May 16, 1959, is a renowned American actress and singer-songwriter. Being the recipient of two Primetime Emmy Awards, she has also gained nominations for an Academy Award, two Golden Globe Awards, and two Tony Awards. Over her extensive career, Winningham has showcased her acting prowess not only in the film industry but also on television and stage. She won Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or Movie for Amber Waves in 1980 and George Wallace in 1998 and earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for the 1995 film Georgia.
From the early beginnings in 1976, Winningham's career flourished, showcasing her talent in films and series such as The Thorn Birds, St. Elmo's Fire, Miracle Mile, Turner & Hooch, to American Horror Story. Winningham made her New York stage debut in the 2007 Off-Broadway musical 10 Million Miles, which earned her a Drama Desk Award nomination. In 2022, she was nominated for a second Tony for her leading performance in Girl from the North Country. Apart from acting, Winningham has a thriving career in music, having recorded four albums showcasing her vocal prowess. Mare Winningham's personal life has seen her in four marriages and she is a mother of five children. She converted to Judaism in her early 40s as a personal decision.
Who Mare Winningham Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Mare Winningham shares the most films with. Brian Dennehy comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Kevin Costner (2).
Mare Winningham: Questions & Answers
How many movies Mare Winningham has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Mare Winningham been in?
Mare Winningham is credited on 42 films, from 1979 to 2024. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Mare Winningham's highest-grossing movie?
Geostorm (2017) is Mare Winningham's biggest box office hit, with $222M worldwide, ahead of Turner & Hooch (1989) ($71.1M). Across every film with box office figures, Mare Winningham's movies have made $394M.
Mare Winningham's biggest hits What is the best Mare Winningham movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Mare Winningham's best-rated film is News of the World (2020) with a score of 80, followed by Dark Waters (2019) (79).
Best Mare Winningham movies, ranked Has Mare Winningham won an Oscar?
Mare Winningham has been nominated for an Oscar but has not won one yet. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Mare Winningham has 1 win from 3 nominations.
How old is Mare Winningham?
Mare Winningham is 67 years old, born on May 16, 1959 in Phoenix, Arizona, U.S..
What is Mare Winningham's newest movie?
The most recent film on Mare Winningham's filmography is Rob Peace (2024), in the role of Professor Durham.
Who does Mare Winningham work with most often?
Mare Winningham shares the most films with Brian Dennehy (3 films), Kevin Costner (2 films) and Mary Kay Place (2 films).
The Best Mare Winningham Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 42 credits.
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