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Martha Plimpton, actor
Actor

Martha Plimpton: Movies & Box Office

films
30
on screen
1984–2024
box office
$1.47B
average score
75
Born
November 16, 1970 (age 55)
Birthplace
New York City, U.S.
Citizenship
American
Occupations
Actress
Years active
1981-present
Biggest hits

The Best Martha Plimpton Movies

The films of Martha Plimpton that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Frozen II (2019) leads with $1.45B. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.

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Career at a glance

Martha Plimpton's Career in Numbers

Martha Plimpton's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Martha Plimpton works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The River Rat (1984) to Sardinia (2024), and the 1990s were the busiest decade.

Martha Plimpton Movies by Decade

  1. 1980s 6
  2. 1990s 11
  3. 2000s 2
  4. 2010s 4
  5. 2020s 3

The 1990s were Martha Plimpton's busiest decade, with 11 films.

Martha Plimpton Movies by Genre

  • Drama 13
  • Comedy 8
  • Action 2
  • Adventure 1
  • Thriller 1
  • Crime 1

Drama is the genre Martha Plimpton has worked in most, with 13 films, ahead of comedy (8).

Martha Plimpton Career Milestones

First film
The River Rat 1984
Biggest box office hit
Frozen II $1.45B worldwide
Best-rated film
Mass Movie Echo Score 84
Newest film
Sardinia 2024
30 credits

Martha Plimpton Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Martha Plimpton is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 75. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Martha Plimpton Movies as an Actor

26
  1. 2024 Sardinia (2024) movie poster Sardinia as Judith · Drama
  2. 2021 Mass (2021) movie poster Mass as Gail · Drama Movie Echo Score: 84
  3. 2020 Pitch Black Panacea (2020) movie poster Pitch Black Panacea as Amy (voice) · Comedy
  4. 2019 Frozen II (2019) movie poster Frozen II as Yelena · Adventure Movie Echo Score: 66
  5. 2018 Honey Bee (2018) movie poster Honey Bee as Louise · Drama
  6. 2017 Hello Again (2017) movie poster Hello Again as Ruth · Drama
  7. 2011 Company (2011) movie poster Company as Sarah · Comedy
  8. 2007 Dante’s Inferno (2007) movie poster Dante’s Inferno as Celia / Lobbyist Singer / Lizzie Borden (voice) · Comedy
  9. 2002 The Sleepy Time Gal (2002) movie poster The Sleepy Time Gal Drama
  10. 1998 Music from Another Room (1998) movie poster Music from Another Room as Karen Swan · Drama
  11. 1997 Eye of God (1997) movie poster Eye of God as Ainsley DuPree · Thriller
  12. 1997 Colin Fitz (1997) movie poster Colin Fitz as Ann · Comedy
  13. 1995 Last Summer in the Hamptons (1995) movie poster Last Summer in the Hamptons as Chloe Garfield · Comedy
  14. 1994 The Beans of Egypt, Maine (1994) movie poster The Beans of Egypt, Maine as Earlene Pomerleau · Drama
  15. 1993 Josh and S.A.M. (1993) movie poster Josh and S.A.M. as Alison (The Liberty Maid) · Action
  16. 1993 Chantilly Lace (1993) movie poster Chantilly Lace Drama
  17. 1993 Daybreak (1993) movie poster Daybreak as Laurie · Action
  18. 1992 Samantha (1992) movie poster Samantha as Samantha · Comedy
  19. 1992 Inside Monkey Zetterland (1992) movie poster Inside Monkey Zetterland as Sofie · Comedy
  20. 1990 Stanley & Iris (1990) movie poster Stanley & Iris as Kelly King · Drama
  21. 1989 Silence Like Glass (1989) movie poster Silence Like Glass as Claudia Jacoby · Drama
  22. 1988 Another Woman (1988) movie poster Another Woman as Laura · Drama
  23. 1988 Running on Empty (1988) movie poster Running on Empty Drama
  24. 1988 Stars & Bars (1988) movie poster Stars & Bars as Bryant · Comedy
  25. 1987 Shy People (1987) movie poster Shy People as Grace · Drama
  26. 1984 The River Rat (1984) movie poster The River Rat as Jonsy · Crime

Martha Plimpton in Documentaries & Specials

4
  1. 2011 Adventures in Plymptoons! (2011) movie poster Adventures in Plymptoons! as Self · Documentary
  2. 2002 Searching for Debra Winger (2002) movie poster Searching for Debra Winger as Self · Documentary
  3. 1997 Who Is Henry Jaglom? (1997) movie poster Who Is Henry Jaglom? as Self · Documentary
  4. 1994 My Life’s in Turnaround (1994) movie poster My Life’s in Turnaround as Herself · Drama
Biography

Who Is Martha Plimpton?

Martha Plimpton was born in New York City, U.S. in 1970 and is 55 years old. Credited on films since 1984, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Martha Plimpton, an American actress and member of the Carradine family, was born on November 16, 1970. She began her acting career in the movie 'Rollover' in 1981. Since then, she has worked in numerous movies including 'The Goonies', 'The Mosquito Coast', 'Shy People', 'Running on Empty', 'Parenthood', 'Samantha', 'Small Town Murder Songs', 'Frozen II', and 'Mass'. Martha not only graced the silver screen but also demonstrated her remarkable acting skills in Broadway theatre productions like 'The Coast of Utopia', 'Shining City', 'Top Girls', and 'Pal Joey'. She is also known for her appearance in the Fox sitcom 'Raising Hope', which earned her a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series and other numerous accolades. Martha was born to actors Keith Carradine and Shelley Plimpton. She stepped into theatre at an early age. In addition to acting, she has also voiced numerous characters in video games which showcases her versatile talent. Martha has also been politically active and advocates for abortion rights, lobbying congress on behalf of Planned Parenthood. She is a proud member of the 'A Is For', a women's rights organization.

Works with

Who Martha Plimpton Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Martha Plimpton shares the most films with. Patricia Arquette comes first, with 2 films together, followed by Kelly Lynch (2).

FAQ

Martha Plimpton: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has Martha Plimpton been in?

Martha Plimpton is credited on 30 films, from 1984 to 2024. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Martha Plimpton's highest-grossing movie?

Frozen II (2019) is Martha Plimpton's biggest box office hit, with $1.45B worldwide, ahead of Stanley & Iris (1990) ($5.82M). Across every film with box office figures, Martha Plimpton's movies have made $1.47B.

Martha Plimpton's biggest hits

What is the best Martha Plimpton movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Martha Plimpton's best-rated film is Mass (2021) with a score of 84, followed by Frozen II (2019) (66).

Best Martha Plimpton movies, ranked

How old is Martha Plimpton?

Martha Plimpton is 55 years old, born on November 16, 1970 in New York City, U.S..

What is Martha Plimpton's newest movie?

The most recent film on Martha Plimpton's filmography is Sardinia (2024), in the role of Judith.

Who does Martha Plimpton work with most often?

Martha Plimpton shares the most films with Patricia Arquette (2 films), Kelly Lynch (2 films) and Breeda Wool (2 films).

The Best Martha Plimpton Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 30 credits.

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