Margot Kidder: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 78
- on screen
- 1969–2019
- box office
- $779M
- award win
- 1
- Born
- October 17, 1948
- Birthplace
- Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada
- Full name
- Margaret Ruth Kidder
- Citizenship
- Canada, United States (from 2005)
- Occupations
- Actress, Activist
- Years active
- 1965-2018
- Spouses
- Thomas McGuane, John Heard, Philippe de Broca
- Children
- 1
The Best Margot Kidder Movies
The films of Margot Kidder that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Superman (1978) leads with $300M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
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Worldwide box office: $300M Superman 1978 · Action -
Worldwide box office: $216M Superman II 1981 · Action -
Worldwide box office: $86.4M The Amityville Horror 1979 · Horror -
Worldwide box office: $80.3M Superman III 1983 · Action -
Worldwide box office: $30.3M Superman IV: The Quest for Peace 1987 · Action -
Worldwide box office: $23.7M Some Kind of Hero 1982 · Drama
Margot Kidder's Career in Numbers
Margot Kidder's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Margot Kidder works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Gaily, Gaily (1969) to Puppy Swap: Love Unleashed (2019), and the 1980s were the busiest decade.
Margot Kidder Movies by Decade
- 1960s 2
- 1970s 12
- 1980s 21
- 1990s 11
- 2000s 10
- 2010s 9
The 1980s were Margot Kidder's busiest decade, with 21 films.
Margot Kidder Movies by Genre
- Drama 19
- Comedy 8
- Mystery 6
- Action 6
- Romance 3
- Western 3
- Tv movie 3
- Animation 3
- Documentary 2
- Horror 2
Drama is the genre Margot Kidder has worked in most, with 19 films, ahead of comedy (8).
Margot Kidder Career Milestones
- First film
- Gaily, Gaily 1969
- Biggest box office hit
- Superman $300M worldwide
- Newest film
- Puppy Swap: Love Unleashed 2019
Margot Kidder Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Margot Kidder 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.
Margot Kidder Movies as an Actor
65- 2019
Puppy Swap: Love Unleashed as Delilah Higgins · Romance - 2017
The Red Maple Leaf as Dr. Amanda Walker · Drama - 2015
No Deposit as Margie Ryan · Drama - 2014
The Big Fat Stone as Madge · Drama - 2013
Matt’s Chance as Mother Mable · Drama - 2012
HENRi as Dr. Calvin · Sci-Fi - 2012
Servitude as Mrs. Crank · Drama - 2011
Redemption: For Robbing the Dead as Marlys Baptiste · Western - 2010
Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics as Lois Lane (archive footage) · Documentary - 2008
On the Other Hand, Death: A Donald Strachey Mystery as Dorothy · Mystery - 2006
Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut as Lois Lane · Action - 2005
Chicks with Sticks as Edith Taymore · Comedy - 2005
Cool Money as Peggy Comfort · Drama - 2004
I’ll Be Seeing You as Frances Grolier · Tv movie - 2002
Crime and Punishment as Mrs. Katerina Marmelodov · Drama - 2001
Once Upon a Time: The Super Heroes as Lois Lane (archive footage) · Animation - 2000
Someone Is Watching as Sally Beckert · Drama - 2000
Common Ground as Mrs. Nelson · Drama - 2000
Tribulation as Eileen Canboro · Drama - 1999
The Annihilation of Fish as Mrs. Muldroone · Drama Worldwide box office: $70.8K - 1999
The Hi-Line as Laura Johnson · Drama - 1997
Shadow Zone: My Teacher Ate My Homework as Sol · Horror - 1996
Never Met Picasso as Genna Magnus · Comedy - 1995
Young Ivanhoe as Lady Margarite · Adventure - 1995
Bloodknot as Evelyn · Tv movie - 1994
WindRunner as Sally 'Mom' Cima · Family - 1993
La Florida as Vivy Lamori · Comedy - 1992
To Catch a Killer as Rachel Grayson · Drama - 1991
Delirious as Woman in Washroom (uncredited) · Fantasy Worldwide box office: $5.55M - 1990
White Room as Madelaine X · Mystery - 1987
Superman IV: The Quest for Peace Action Worldwide box office: $30.3M - 1987
Keeping Track as Mickey Tremaine · Thriller - 1987
The Emerald City of Oz as Narrator · Animation - 1987
Ozma of Oz as Narrator · Fantasy - 1987
The Marvelous Land of Oz as Narrator · Family - 1987
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz as Narrator · Animation - 1986
The Canadian Conspiracy Comedy - 1986
Vanishing Act as Chris Kenyon · Tv movie - 1986
GoBots: Battle of the Rock Lords Action Worldwide box office: $1.34M - 1985
Little Treasure as Margo · Drama - 1984
The Glitter Dome as Willie · Drama - 1984
Louisiana as Virginia Tregan · History - 1983
Pygmalion as Eliza Doolittle · Comedy - 1983
The Making of ‘Superman II’ as Lois Lane (uncredited) · Documentary - 1983
Superman III Action Worldwide box office: $80.3M - 1983
Trenchcoat as Mickey Raymond · Crime Worldwide box office: $4.3M - 1982
Some Kind of Hero Drama Worldwide box office: $23.7M - 1981
Heartaches as Rita Harris · Drama - 1981
Superman II Action Worldwide box office: $216M - 1980
Willie & Phil as Jeannette Sutherland · Romance Worldwide box office: $4.4M - 1980
Willie & Phil as Jeannette Sutherland · Romance Worldwide box office: $4.4M - 1979
The Amityville Horror Horror Worldwide box office: $86.4M - 1978
Superman Action Worldwide box office: $300M - 1978
Shoot the Sun Down as The Woman from England · Western - 1975
92 in the Shade as Miranda · Comedy - 1975
The Reincarnation of Peter Proud as Marcia Curtis · Mystery - 1975
The Great Waldo Pepper as Maude · Drama Worldwide box office: $20.6M - 1974
Black Christmas Mystery Worldwide box office: $4.32K - 1974
The Dion Brothers as Margie · Crime - 1973
Such Dust as Dreams Are Made On as Helen · Mystery - 1973
Sisters Mystery Worldwide box office: $318K - 1972
The Bounty Man as Mae · Western - 1970
Quackser Fortune Has a Cousin in the Bronx as Zazel · Comedy - 1969
Gaily, Gaily as Adeline · Comedy - 1969
The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar as Rosie · Drama
Margot Kidder in Documentaries & Specials
13- 2014
Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films as Self (archive footage) · Documentary Worldwide box office: $864 - 2008
You Must Remember This: The Warner Bros. Story as Self · Documentary - 2006
The 12 Days of Black Christmas as Self · Documentary - 2006
You Will Believe: The Cinematic Saga of Superman as Self · Documentary - 2006
Look, Up in the Sky! The Amazing Story of Superman as Self · Documentary - 2003
Easy Riders, Raging Bulls: How the Sex ’n’ Drugs ’n’ Rock ’n’ Roll Generation Saved Hollywood as Self · History - 2001
Taking Flight: The Development of ‘Superman’ as Self · Documentary - 2001
Making ‘Superman’: Filming the Legend as Self · Documentary - 1988
Calling the Shots as Self · Documentary - 1987
The Grand Knockout Tournament as Self · Comedy - 1985
The Making of ‘Superman III’ as Self · Documentary - 1982
The Making of ‘Superman: The Movie’ as Self · Documentary - 1979
Mr. Mike’s Mondo Video as Self · Comedy
Margot Kidder: Awards & Nominations
1 win from 2 nominations across 1 award body, from 1979 to 1980. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
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7th Saturn Awards- Margot Kidder: Nominated Best Actress The Amityville Horror
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6th Saturn Awards- Margot Kidder: Win Best Actress Superman II
Who Is Margot Kidder?
Margot Kidder was born in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada in 1948. Credited on films since 1969, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Margaret Ruth Kidder (October 17, 1948 – May 13, 2018), known as Margot Kidder was a Canadian-American actress and activist. She had several film and television credits throughout her career, spanning five decades. Her best-known role was that of Lois Lane in the original Superman films (1978–1987). Kidder received multiple awards including two Canadian Film Awards, an Emmy Award, a Genie Award, and a Saturn Award. She was born in Yellowknife to a Canadian mother and an American father and raised in the Northwest Territories along with several Canadian provinces. Her acting career began during the 1960s, appearing in low-budget Canadian films. Kidder's breakthrough came with roles in Superman (1978) and The Amityville Horror (1979). Despite struggling with serious injuries from a car accident and a highly publicized manic episode stemming from bipolar disorder, Kidder continued to maintain steady work in independent films and television. She was also an outspoken political, environmental, and anti-war activist. Kidder passed away on May 13, 2018, due to an alcohol and drug overdose, which was ruled a suicide.
Who Margot Kidder Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Margot Kidder shares the most films with. Christopher Reeve comes first, with 14 films together, followed by Gene Hackman (10).
Margot Kidder: Questions & Answers
How many movies Margot Kidder has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Margot Kidder been in?
Margot Kidder is credited on 78 films, from 1969 to 2019. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Margot Kidder's highest-grossing movie?
Superman (1978) is Margot Kidder's biggest box office hit, with $300M worldwide, ahead of Superman II (1981) ($216M). Across every film with box office figures, Margot Kidder's movies have made $779M.
Margot Kidder's biggest hits Has Margot Kidder won an Oscar?
Margot Kidder has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Margot Kidder has 1 win from 2 nominations.
What is Margot Kidder's newest movie?
The most recent film on Margot Kidder's filmography is Puppy Swap: Love Unleashed (2019), in the role of Delilah Higgins.
Who does Margot Kidder work with most often?
Margot Kidder shares the most films with Christopher Reeve (14 films), Gene Hackman (10 films) and Richard Donner (9 films).
The Best Margot Kidder Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 78 credits.
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