Mary Kay Place: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 48
- on screen
- 1977–2022
- box office
- $210M
- nomination
- 1
- average score
- 65
- Born
- September 23, 1947 (age 79)
- Birthplace
- Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.
- Citizenship
- American
- Occupations
- Actress, Singer, Director, Screenwriter
- Years active
- 1973-present
The Best Mary Kay Place Movies
The highest-rated films Mary Kay Place is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Diane (2019) scores highest, at 82. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.
Mary Kay Place's Career in Numbers
Mary Kay Place's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Mary Kay Place works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from New York, New York (1977) to My Father's Dragon (2022), and the 1990s were the busiest decade.
Mary Kay Place Movies by Decade
- 1970s 2
- 1980s 11
- 1990s 13
- 2000s 11
- 2010s 6
- 2020s 4
The 1990s were Mary Kay Place's busiest decade, with 13 films.
Mary Kay Place Movies by Genre
- Drama 21
- Comedy 8
- Tv movie 7
- Adventure 2
- Romance 2
- Thriller 2
- Family 1
- Horror 1
- Mystery 1
- Sci-Fi 1
Drama is the genre Mary Kay Place has worked in most, with 21 films, ahead of comedy (8).
Mary Kay Place Career Milestones
- First film
- New York, New York 1977
- Biggest box office hit
- Private Benjamin $69.8M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Diane Movie Echo Score 82
- Newest film
- My Father's Dragon 2022
Mary Kay Place Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Mary Kay Place is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 65. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Mary Kay Place Movies as an Actor
47- 2022
My Father's Dragon as Narrator · Adventure Worldwide box office: $81K Movie Echo Score: 74 - 2021
Music as Millie · Drama Worldwide box office: $646K Movie Echo Score: 75 - 2020
The Prom as Grandma Bea · Drama Worldwide box office: $187K Movie Echo Score: 45 - 2020
Lip Service as Mom - 2019
Diane as Diane · Drama Worldwide box office: $336K Movie Echo Score: 82 - 2019
State Like Sleep as Elaine · Drama Worldwide box office: $4.28K Movie Echo Score: 47 - 2015
I'll See You in My Dreams Drama Worldwide box office: $7.45M - 2013
Holidaze as Elaine Gerard · Family Worldwide box office: $1.39M - 2013
A Country Christmas Story as Sarah · Drama - 2013
Bad Milo! Horror Worldwide box office: $19.6K - 2009
Youth in Revolt as Mrs. Saunders · Drama Worldwide box office: $19.7M - 2009
The Toe Tactic as Mom · Romance - 2007
Mama’s Boy as Barbara · Drama - 2007
War Eagle, Arkansas as Jessie, Wheel's Mother · Drama Worldwide box office: $124K - 2006
Lonesome Jim Drama Worldwide box office: $182K - 2004
Nobody Knows Anything! as Ms. Mc Clintock · Comedy - 2004
Latter Days Drama Worldwide box office: $865K - 2003
The Safety of Objects Drama - 2001
A Woman’s a Helluva Thing as Cecilia Piloski · Comedy - 2001
Nailed as Fern Romano · Drama - 2001
Further Tales of the City as Prue Giroux · Mystery - 1999
Naturally Native as Madame Celeste · Drama - 1999
Judgment Day: The Ellie Nesler Story as Jan · Tv movie - 1998
Point Last Seen as Coreen Davis · Drama - 1998
How to Make the Cruelest Month as Mary Bryant · Comedy - 1997
Eye of God as Claire Spencer · Thriller - 1996
Citizen Ruth Drama Worldwide box office: $285K - 1996
For My Daughter’s Honor as Betty Ann Dustin · Drama - 1994
Teresa’s Tattoo as Nora · Comedy - 1994
In the Line of Duty: The Price of Vengeance as Norma Williams · Tv movie - 1992
Samantha as Marilyn · Comedy - 1992
Captain Ron Adventure Worldwide box office: $22.5M - 1991
Crazy From the Heart as Merrilee Playton · Tv movie - 1990
Bright Angel as Judy · Thriller Worldwide box office: $158K - 1989
Out on the Edge as Sondra Evetts · Tv movie - 1989
Out on the Edge as Sondra Evetts · Tv movie - 1988
Portrait of a White Marriage as Joyce Harrison · Tv movie - 1988
A New Life as Donna · Romance Worldwide box office: $7.72M - 1986
The Girl Who Spelled Freedom as Prissy Thrash · Drama - 1986
The History of White People in America: Volume II as Joyce Harrison · Comedy - 1985
Smooth Talk Drama Worldwide box office: $16.8K - 1985
The History of White People in America as Joyce Harrison · Tv movie - 1981
Modern Problems Sci-Fi Worldwide box office: $26.2M - 1980
Private Benjamin Comedy Worldwide box office: $69.8M - 1980
Act of Love as Becky Wiggins · Drama - 1979
Starting Over Comedy Worldwide box office: $35.6M - 1977
New York, New York Drama Worldwide box office: $16.4M
Mary Kay Place in Documentaries & Specials
1Mary Kay Place: Awards & Nominations
1 nomination across 1 award body. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
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35th Film Independent Spirit Awards- Mary Kay Place: Nominated Best Female Lead Diane
Who Is Mary Kay Place?
Mary Kay Place was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S. in 1947 and is 79 years old. Credited on films since 1977, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Mary Kay Place was born on September 23, 1947, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She is an acclaimed American actress, singer, director, and screenwriter, with a career spanning since 1973. Place is renowned for her portrayal of Loretta Haggers in the television series Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman, a role that earned her the 1977 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress - Comedy Series. Beyond her television success, Place's impressive filmography includes Private Benjamin (1980), The Big Chill (1983), Captain Ron (1992), and Francis Ford Coppola's 1997 drama The Rainmaker. Surprisingly, Place also has music credits, having recorded three studio albums for Columbia Records and scored a Top Ten country music hit with Baby Boy. Her remarkable performance in Diane (2018), saw her win the Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award for Best Actress and the National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Actress.
Mary Kay Place attended the University of Tulsa before kick-starting her Hollywood career. During the '70s, she worked as a production assistant for The Tim Conway Comedy Hour and later received her first writing credit on All in the Family. Place achieved her breakout acting role in the satirical soap opera Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman (1976–1977) and went on to write scripts for several popular TV sitcoms including The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Phyllis and MAS*H. During her long and varied career, Place has worked with countless A-list country and pop performers, appeared in TV dramas, sitcoms, animated shows, and films and has even ventured into directing. Her dynamic career showcases her versatility and talent in the entertainment industry.
Who Mary Kay Place Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Mary Kay Place shares the most films with. Fred Willard comes first, with 5 films together, followed by Eileen Brennan (3).
Mary Kay Place: Questions & Answers
How many movies Mary Kay Place has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Mary Kay Place been in?
Mary Kay Place is credited on 48 films, from 1977 to 2022. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Mary Kay Place's highest-grossing movie?
Private Benjamin (1980) is Mary Kay Place's biggest box office hit, with $69.8M worldwide, ahead of Starting Over (1979) ($35.6M). Across every film with box office figures, Mary Kay Place's movies have made $210M.
Mary Kay Place's biggest hits What is the best Mary Kay Place movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Mary Kay Place's best-rated film is Diane (2019) with a score of 82, followed by Music (2021) (75).
Best Mary Kay Place movies, ranked Has Mary Kay Place won an Oscar?
Mary Kay Place has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Mary Kay Place has 0 wins from 1 nomination.
How old is Mary Kay Place?
Mary Kay Place is 79 years old, born on September 23, 1947 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S..
What is Mary Kay Place's newest movie?
The most recent film on Mary Kay Place's filmography is My Father's Dragon (2022), in the role of Narrator.
Who does Mary Kay Place work with most often?
Mary Kay Place shares the most films with Fred Willard (5 films), Eileen Brennan (3 films) and Harry Shearer (3 films).
The Best Mary Kay Place Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 48 credits.
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