Actor

Maya Rudolph: Movies & Box Office

films: 58
on screen: 1997–2026
box office: $2.91B
average score: 63

Born: July 27, 1972 (age 54)
Birthplace: Gainesville, Florida, U.S.
Citizenship: American
Occupations: Actress, comedian
Years active: 1996-present
Spouses: Paul Thomas Anderson
Children: 4

Known for

The Best Maya Rudolph Movies

The highest-rated films Maya Rudolph is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The Mitchells vs. The Machines (2021) scores highest, at 90. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

Full ranking

Career at a glance

Maya Rudolph's Career in Numbers

Maya Rudolph's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Maya Rudolph works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Devil’s Child (1997) to Dream Productions (2024), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Maya Rudolph Movies by Decade

1990s 1
2000s 5
2010s 29
2020s 12

The 2010s were Maya Rudolph's busiest decade, with 29 films.

Maya Rudolph Movies by Genre

Comedy 17
Adventure 9
Action 6
Drama 6
Animation 3
Tv movie 3
Music 1
Fantasy 1
Crime 1

Comedy is the genre Maya Rudolph has worked in most, with 17 films, ahead of adventure (9).

Maya Rudolph Career Milestones

First film: The Devil’s Child 1997
Biggest box office hit: Big Hero 6 $658M worldwide
Best-rated film: The Mitchells vs. The Machines Movie Echo Score 90
Newest film: Dream Productions 2024

58 credits

Maya Rudolph Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Maya Rudolph is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 63. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Maya Rudolph Movies as an Actor

Maya Rudolph in Documentaries & Specials

Biography

Who Is Maya Rudolph?

Maya Rudolph was born in Gainesville, Florida, U.S. in 1972 and is 54 years old. Credited on films since 1997, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Maya Rudolph is an exceptional American actress and comedian who boasts a versatile career in the entertainment industry. Born on July 27, 1972, in Gainesville, Florida, Rudolph is the offspring of renowned personalities, late singer Minnie Riperton and composer Richard Rudolph. She famously featured on the NBC sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live (SNL) from 2000 to 2007, and lauded for her performance with six Primetime Emmy Awards out of fifteen nominations.

During her stint on SNL, Rudolph demonstrated her acting prowess in films such as '50 First Dates', 'A Prairie Home Companion', and 'Idiocracy'. Post SNL, she continued to appear in films including 'Grown Ups', 'Bridesmaids', 'Inherent Vice', 'Sisters', 'Life of the Party', and 'Disenchanted', while also lending her voice to several animated films. Apart from movies and shows, Rudolph has also made significant contributions to sitcoms, starring in NBC's 'Up All Night' and co-hosting 'Maya & Marty'. She won four Primetime Emmy Awards for her fabulously versatile voice act in the animated sitcom 'Big Mouth'. For her portrayal of politician Kamala Harris on SNL, Rudolph received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series.

Works with

Who Maya Rudolph Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Maya Rudolph shares the most films with. Fred Armisen comes first, with 12 films together, followed by Amy Poehler (10).

FAQ

Maya Rudolph: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has Maya Rudolph been in?

Maya Rudolph is credited on 58 films, from 1997 to 2026. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Maya Rudolph's highest-grossing movie?

Big Hero 6 (2014) is Maya Rudolph's biggest box office hit, with $658M worldwide, ahead of The Angry Birds Movie (2016) ($352M). Across every film with box office figures, Maya Rudolph's movies have made $2.91B.

Maya Rudolph's biggest hits

What is the best Maya Rudolph movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Maya Rudolph's best-rated film is The Mitchells vs. The Machines (2021) with a score of 90, followed by Licorice Pizza (2021) (83).

Best Maya Rudolph movies, ranked

How old is Maya Rudolph?

Maya Rudolph is 54 years old, born on July 27, 1972 in Gainesville, Florida, U.S..

What is Maya Rudolph's newest movie?

The most recent film on Maya Rudolph's filmography is Lorne (2026), in the role of Self.

Who does Maya Rudolph work with most often?

Maya Rudolph shares the most films with Fred Armisen (12 films), Amy Poehler (10 films) and Will Ferrell (9 films).

The Best Maya Rudolph Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 58 credits.

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