Meredith Baxter: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 39
- on screen
- 1972–2020
- box office
- $70.8M
- Born
- June 21, 1947 (age 79)
- Birthplace
- South Pasadena, California, U.S.
- Full name
- Meredith Ann Baxter
- Citizenship
- United States
- Occupations
- Actress, Producer
- Years active
- 1971-present
- Spouses
- Robert Lewis Bush, David Birney, Michael Blodgett, Nancy Locke
- Children
- 5
Meredith Baxter's Career in Numbers
Meredith Baxter's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Meredith Baxter works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Ben (1972) to Christmas on the Vine (2020), and the 1990s were the busiest decade.
Meredith Baxter Movies by Decade
- 1970s 8
- 1980s 5
- 1990s 12
- 2000s 6
- 2010s 5
- 2020s 1
The 1990s were Meredith Baxter's busiest decade, with 12 films.
Meredith Baxter Movies by Genre
- Drama 13
- Tv movie 10
- Comedy 3
- Thriller 3
- Horror 2
- Family 1
- Western 1
- Adventure 1
- Crime 1
- Romance 1
Drama is the genre Meredith Baxter has worked in most, with 13 films, ahead of tv movie (10).
Meredith Baxter Career Milestones
- First film
- Ben 1972
- Biggest box office hit
- All the President's Men $70.6M worldwide
- Newest film
- Christmas on the Vine 2020
Meredith Baxter Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Meredith Baxter 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.
Meredith Baxter Movies as an Actor
37- 2020
Christmas on the Vine as Carla Kilgore · Tv movie - 2019
Undateable John as Beatrice · Comedy - 2015
Becoming Santa as Jessica Claus · Family - 2013
Shadow on the Mesa as Emilie Rawlins · Western - 2012
Naughty or Nice as Carol Kringle · Drama - 2010
Airline Disaster as President Harriet Franklin · Adventure - 2006
The Mostly Unfabulous Social Life of Ethan Green Comedy Worldwide box office: $153K - 2004
Angel in the Family as Lorraine · Tv movie - 2003
Devil’s Pond as Kate · Drama Worldwide box office: $15K - 2003
A Long Way Home as Carol · Drama - 2001
Murder on the Orient Express as Caroline Hubbard · Crime - 2001
A Mother’s Fight for Justice as Terry Stone · Tv movie - 1999
Down Will Come Baby as Leah Garr · Thriller - 1999
Holy Joe as Annie Cass · Drama - 1997
Miracle in the Woods as Sarah Weatherby · Drama - 1997
The Inheritance as Beatrice Hamilton · Romance - 1996
After Jimmy as Maggie Stapp · Tv movie - 1995
Betrayed: A Story of Three Women as Amanda Nelson · Tv movie - 1993
Darkness Before Dawn as Mary Ann Guard · Drama - 1992
Her Final Fury: Betty Broderick, the Last Chapter as Betty Broderick · Tv movie - 1992
A Woman Scorned: The Betty Broderick Story as Betty Broderick · Tv movie - 1991
Bump in the Night as Martha Tierney (as Meredith Baxter-Birney · Drama - 1990
Jezebel’s Kiss as Virginia De Leo · Thriller - 1990
The Kissing Place as Florence Tulane · Thriller - 1988
Winnie as Winnie · Drama - 1986
Kate’s Secret as Kate Stark · Drama - 1985
Family Ties Vacation as Elyse Keaton · Comedy - 1985
The Rape of Richard Beck as Barbara McKee · Tv movie - 1980
Beulah Land as Lauretta Pennington · Drama - 1976
Bittersweet Love as Patricia · Drama - 1976
All the President's Men Biography Worldwide box office: $70.6M - 1975
The Night That Panicked America as Linda Davis · Drama - 1974
The Stranger Who Looks Like Me as Joanne Denver · Tv movie - 1973
The Cat Creature as Rena Carter · Horror - 1973
The Invasion of Carol Enders as Carol Enders · Tv movie - 1972
Ben as Eve Garrison · Horror - 1972
Stand Up and Be Counted as Tracy · Drama
Meredith Baxter in Documentaries & Specials
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Who Is Meredith Baxter?
Meredith Baxter was born in South Pasadena, California, U.S. in 1947 and is 79 years old. Credited on films since 1972, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Meredith Ann Baxter was born on June 21, 1947 in South Pasadena, California, the daughter of actress‑producer Whitney Blake and radio announcer Tom Baxter. After her parents' divorce in 1953 she was raised by her mother alongside her two older brothers, Richard and Brian, in a household that prized theatrical ambition. She attended James Monroe High School before transferring to Hollywood High School, and during her senior year she studied voice at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Baxter's first television appearance came in 1967 on Rowan & Martin's Laugh‑In, followed by guest spots on The Interns, The Young Lawyers and The Doris Day Show. By 1971 she landed a role on The Partridge Family and quickly became a recognizable face in the sitcom landscape.
Who Meredith Baxter Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Meredith Baxter shares the most films with. Michael Gross comes first, with 4 films together, followed by Michael J. Fox (3).
Meredith Baxter: Questions & Answers
How many movies Meredith Baxter has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Meredith Baxter been in?
Meredith Baxter is credited on 39 films, from 1972 to 2020. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Meredith Baxter's highest-grossing movie?
All the President's Men (1976) is Meredith Baxter's biggest box office hit, with $70.6M worldwide, ahead of The Mostly Unfabulous Social Life of Ethan Green (2006) ($153K). Across every film with box office figures, Meredith Baxter's movies have made $70.8M.
Meredith Baxter's biggest hits How old is Meredith Baxter?
Meredith Baxter is 79 years old, born on June 21, 1947 in South Pasadena, California, U.S..
What is Meredith Baxter's newest movie?
The most recent film on Meredith Baxter's filmography is Christmas on the Vine (2020), in the role of Carla Kilgore.
Who does Meredith Baxter work with most often?
Meredith Baxter shares the most films with Michael Gross (4 films), Michael J. Fox (3 films) and Stephen Collins (3 films).
The Best Meredith Baxter Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 39 credits.
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