Marlee Matlin: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 25
- on screen
- 1986–2025
- box office
- $33.9M
- award wins
- 2
- average score
- 77
Marlee Matlin's Career in Numbers
Marlee Matlin's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Marlee Matlin works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Children of a Lesser God (1986) to CODA (2021), and the 1990s were the busiest decade.
Marlee Matlin Movies by Decade
- 1980s 3
- 1990s 7
- 2000s 2
- 2010s 3
- 2020s 2
The 1990s were Marlee Matlin's busiest decade, with 7 films.
Marlee Matlin Movies by Genre
- Drama 4
- Tv movie 4
- Thriller 3
- Sci-Fi 2
- Comedy 1
- Documentary 1
- Mystery 1
- Crime 1
Drama is the genre Marlee Matlin has worked in most, with 4 films, ahead of tv movie (4).
Marlee Matlin Career Milestones
- First film
- Children of a Lesser God 1986
- Biggest box office hit
- Children of a Lesser God $31.9M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- CODA Movie Echo Score 82
- Newest film
- CODA 2021
Marlee Matlin Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Marlee Matlin is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 77. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Marlee Matlin Movies as an Actor
17- 2021
Multiverse as Dierdre · Sci-Fi - 2021
CODA as Jackie Rossi · Drama Worldwide box office: $1.91M Movie Echo Score: 82 - 2019
Multiverse as Dierdre · Sci-Fi Movie Echo Score: 54 - 2013
4Closed as Ally Turner · Thriller - 2012
Excision as Amber · Comedy Worldwide box office: $2.76K - 2008
Sweet Nothing in My Ear as Laura Miller · Tv movie - 2008
Dispatches from Nicaragua Documentary - 1999
Where the Truth Lies as Dana Sue Lacey · Tv movie - 1999
When Justice Fails as Katy Wesson · Mystery - 1999
In Her Defense as Jane Claire · Thriller - 1999
Two Shades of Blue as Beth McDaniels · Thriller - 1999
Freak City as Cass · Tv movie - 1991
The Linguini Incident as Jeanette · Crime - 1991
L’homme au masque d’or as Sœur Maria · Drama - 1989
Bridge to Silence as Peggy Lawrence · Tv movie - 1987
Walker as Ellen Martin · Drama - 1986
Children of a Lesser God Drama Worldwide box office: $31.9M
Marlee Matlin in Documentaries & Specials
8- 2025
Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore as Self · Documentary Worldwide box office: $109K Movie Echo Score: 90 - 2021
A Night at the Academy Museum as Self · Documentary - 2020
A West Wing Special to Benefit When We All Vote as Self · Drama Movie Echo Score: 82 - 2020
The Paley Center Salutes Law & Order: SVU as Self · Documentary - 2018
CinemAbility: The Art of Inclusion as Self · Documentary - 2011
Comedy Central Roast of Donald Trump as Self · Comedy - 2007
Through Deaf Eyes as Self - Actress · Documentary - 1987
Happy 100th Birthday, Hollywood as Self · Family
Marlee Matlin: Awards & Nominations
2 wins from 3 nominations across 3 award bodies, from 1987 to 2022. That includes an Oscar: Best Actress for Children of a Lesser God. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
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Actor Awards (SAG) 1 win from 1 nomination -
Oscars 1 win from 1 nomination -
Golden Globes 1 nomination
- 28th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards
- Marlee Matlin: Win Outstanding Cast CODA
- The 59th Academy Awards
- Marlee Matlin: Win Best Actress Children of a Lesser God
- 44th Golden Globe Awards
- Marlee Matlin: Nominated Best Actress – Drama Children of a Lesser God
Who Marlee Matlin Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Marlee Matlin shares the most films with. Henry Winkler comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Whoopi Goldberg (2).
Marlee Matlin: Questions & Answers
How many movies Marlee Matlin has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Marlee Matlin been in?
Marlee Matlin is credited on 25 films, from 1986 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Marlee Matlin's highest-grossing movie?
Children of a Lesser God (1986) is Marlee Matlin's biggest box office hit, with $31.9M worldwide, ahead of CODA (2021) ($1.91M). Across every film with box office figures, Marlee Matlin's movies have made $33.9M.
Marlee Matlin's biggest hits What is the best Marlee Matlin movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Marlee Matlin's best-rated film is Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore (2025) with a score of 90, followed by CODA (2021) (82).
Best Marlee Matlin movies, ranked Has Marlee Matlin won an Oscar?
Marlee Matlin has won an Oscar: Best Actress for Children of a Lesser God at the 1987 ceremony. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Marlee Matlin has 2 wins from 3 nominations.
What is Marlee Matlin's newest movie?
The most recent film on Marlee Matlin's filmography is Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore (2025), in the role of Self.
Who does Marlee Matlin work with most often?
Marlee Matlin shares the most films with Henry Winkler (3 films), Whoopi Goldberg (2 films) and Alex Cox (2 films).
The Best Marlee Matlin Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 25 credits.
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