Michelle Pfeiffer: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 63
- on screen
- 1981–2025
- box office
- $4.09B
- award wins
- 2
- average score
- 62
- Born
- April 29, 1958 (age 68)
- Birthplace
- Santa Ana, California, U.S.
- Full name
- Michelle Marie Pfeiffer
- Citizenship
- United States
- Occupations
- Actress
- Years active
- 1978-present
- Spouses
- Peter Horton, David E. Kelley
- Children
- 2
The Best Michelle Pfeiffer Movies
The highest-rated films Michelle Pfeiffer is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. French Exit (2021) scores highest, at 75. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.
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Movie Echo Score: Score 75 French Exit 2021 · Frances Price -
Movie Echo Score: Score 69 Maleficent: Mistress of Evil 2019 · Queen Ingrith -
Movie Echo Score: Score 68 Ant-Man and the Wasp 2018 · Janet Van Dyne, Wasp -
Movie Echo Score: Score 67 Where Is Kyra? 2018 · Kyra -
Movie Echo Score: Score 65 Murder on the Orient Express 2017 · Drama -
Movie Echo Score: Score 63 mother! 2017 · Woman
Michelle Pfeiffer's Career in Numbers
Michelle Pfeiffer's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Michelle Pfeiffer works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Children Nobody Wanted (1981) to Oh. What. Fun. (2025), and the 1980s were the busiest decade.
Michelle Pfeiffer Movies by Decade
- 1980s 18
- 1990s 14
- 2000s 6
- 2010s 11
- 2020s 3
The 1980s were Michelle Pfeiffer's busiest decade, with 18 films.
Michelle Pfeiffer Movies by Genre
- Drama 26
- Comedy 6
- Action 6
- Romance 3
- Tv movie 3
- Adventure 2
- Fantasy 2
- Thriller 2
- History 1
- Animation 1
Drama is the genre Michelle Pfeiffer has worked in most, with 26 films, ahead of comedy (6).
Michelle Pfeiffer Career Milestones
- First film
- The Children Nobody Wanted 1981
- Biggest box office hit
- Ant-Man and the Wasp $623M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- French Exit Movie Echo Score 75
- Newest film
- Oh. What. Fun. 2025
Michelle Pfeiffer Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Michelle Pfeiffer is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 62. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Michelle Pfeiffer Movies as an Actor
52- 2025
Oh. What. Fun. as Claire · Comedy Movie Echo Score: 38 - 2023
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania as Janet Van Dyne · Action Worldwide box office: $476M Movie Echo Score: 48 - 2021
French Exit as Frances Price · Drama Worldwide box office: $1.56M Movie Echo Score: 75 - 2019
Maleficent: Mistress of Evil as Queen Ingrith · Action Worldwide box office: $492M Movie Echo Score: 69 - 2018
Ant-Man and the Wasp as Janet Van Dyne, Wasp · Action Worldwide box office: $623M Movie Echo Score: 68 - 2018
Where Is Kyra? as Kyra · Drama Worldwide box office: $74.8K Movie Echo Score: 67 - 2017
Murder on the Orient Express Drama Worldwide box office: $353M Movie Echo Score: 65 - 2017
mother! as Woman · Drama Worldwide box office: $44.5M Movie Echo Score: 63 - 2017
The Wizard of Lies as Ruth Madoff · History - 2013
The Family Action Worldwide box office: $78.4M - 2012
People Like Us Drama Worldwide box office: $12.6M - 2012
Dark Shadows Drama Worldwide box office: $246M - 2012
Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen as (archive footage) · Drama - 2011
New Year’s Eve as Ingrid Withers · Romance - 2009
Chéri Drama Worldwide box office: $9.37M - 2007
I Could Never Be Your Woman Drama Worldwide box office: $9.58M - 2003
Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas Adventure Worldwide box office: $80.8M - 2001
I Am Sam Drama Worldwide box office: $97.8M - 2001
Once Upon a Time: The Super Heroes as Catwoman (archive footage) · Animation - 2000
What Lies Beneath Drama Worldwide box office: $291M - 1999
The Story of Us Drama Worldwide box office: $58.9M - 1999
A Midsummer Night's Dream Fantasy Worldwide box office: $16.1M - 1999
The Deep End of the Ocean Drama Worldwide box office: $28.1M - 1997
A Thousand Acres as Rose Cook Lewis · Drama Worldwide box office: $7.94M - 1996
One Fine Day Drama Worldwide box office: $97.5M - 1996
To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday as Gillian Lewis · Drama Worldwide box office: $4.19M - 1996
Up Close & Personal as Tally Atwater · Romance Worldwide box office: $101M - 1995
Dangerous Minds Drama Worldwide box office: $180M - 1994
Wolf as Laura Alden · Drama Worldwide box office: $131M - 1993
The Age of Innocence Drama Worldwide box office: $32.3M - 1992
Love Field as Lurene Hallett · Romance Worldwide box office: $1.01M - 1992
Batman Returns Action Worldwide box office: $267M - 1991
Frankie and Johnny Drama Worldwide box office: $22.8M - 1990
The Russia House Drama Worldwide box office: $23M - 1989
The Fabulous Baker Boys Drama Worldwide box office: $18.4M - 1988
Dangerous Liaisons Drama Worldwide box office: $34.7M - 1988
Tequila Sunrise Action Worldwide box office: $41.3M - 1988
Married to the Mob Comedy Worldwide box office: $21.5M - 1987
Tales from the Hollywood Hills: Natica Jackson as Natica Jackson · Thriller - 1987
Amazon Women on the Moon as Brenda (segment "Hospital") · Comedy Worldwide box office: $549K - 1987
Amazon Women on the Moon as Brenda (segment "Hospital") · Comedy Worldwide box office: $549K - 1987
The Witches of Eastwick Fantasy Worldwide box office: $63.8M - 1986
Sweet Liberty as Faith Healy · Comedy Worldwide box office: $14.2M - 1985
One Too Many as Annie · Drama - 1985
Ladyhawke Adventure Worldwide box office: $18.4M - 1985
Into the Night as Diana · Comedy Worldwide box office: $7.56M - 1983
Scarface as Elvira · Drama Worldwide box office: $66.4M - 1982
Grease 2 Drama Worldwide box office: $15.2M - 1981
The Children Nobody Wanted as Jennifer Williams · Tv movie - 1981
Splendor in the Grass as Ginny Stamper · Tv movie - 1981
Callie & Son as Sue Lynn Bordeaux · Tv movie - 1981
Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen as Cordelia Farenington III · Thriller
Michelle Pfeiffer in Documentaries & Specials
11- 2023
Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania as Self - Janet van Dyne · Documentary - 2021
Catwoman: The Feline Femme Fatale as Self · Documentary - 2013
Don’t Say No Until I Finish Talking: The Story of Richard D. Zanuck as Self · Documentary - 2011
Lady Gaga Presents: The Monster Ball Tour at Madison Square Garden as Self (uncredited) · Music - 2008
Shadows of the Bat: The Cinematic Saga of the Dark Knight as Self · Documentary - 2005
The Many Faces of Catwoman as Self · Documentary - 1999
The Prince of Egypt: From Dream to Screen as Self (archive footage) · Documentary - 1993
Innocence and Experience: The Making of ‘The Age of Innocence’ as Self · Documentary Worldwide box office: $9.4K - 1992
The Bat, the Cat, and the Penguin as Self · Documentary - 1991
Voices That Care as Self - Choir Member · Documentary - 1985
B.B. King: Into the Night as Self · Music
Michelle Pfeiffer: Awards & Nominations
2 wins from 10 nominations across 4 award bodies, from 1989 to 2021. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
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Golden Globes 1 win from 6 nominations -
BAFTA 1 win from 2 nominations -
Actor Awards (SAG) 1 nomination -
Oscars 1 nomination
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78th Golden Globe Awards- Michelle Pfeiffer: Nominated Best Actress – Musical or Comedy French Exit
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9th Screen Actors Guild Awards- Michelle Pfeiffer: Nominated Outstanding Supporting Female Actor White Oleander
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51st Golden Globe Awards- Michelle Pfeiffer: Nominated Best Actress – Drama The Age of Innocence
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49th Golden Globe Awards- Michelle Pfeiffer: Nominated Best Actress – Musical or Comedy Frankie and Johnny
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44th British Academy Film Awards- Michelle Pfeiffer: Nominated Best Actress The Fabulous Baker Boys
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48th Golden Globe Awards- Michelle Pfeiffer: Nominated Best Actress – Drama The Russia House
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43rd British Academy Film Awards- Michelle Pfeiffer: Win Best Supporting Actress Dangerous Liaisons
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47th Golden Globe Awards- Michelle Pfeiffer: Win Best Actress – Drama The Fabulous Baker Boys
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The 61st Academy Awards- Michelle Pfeiffer: Nominated Best Supporting Actress Dangerous Liaisons
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46th Golden Globe Awards- Michelle Pfeiffer: Nominated Best Actress – Comedy or Musical Married to the Mob
Who Is Michelle Pfeiffer?
Michelle Pfeiffer was born in Santa Ana, California, U.S. in 1958 and is 68 years old. Credited on films since 1981, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Michelle Marie Pfeiffer is an acclaimed American actress known for her diversity, beauty, and commitment to her craft. Pfeiffer first made her mark on Hollywood in the 1980s and 1990s with standout performances in a range of genres. Her journey into acting began with small roles on television and film, leading to her first significant part in the musical sequel 'Grease 2'. Her breakthrough to mainstream success came with her role as Elvira Hancock in 'Scarface'. Over the years, her performances in a wide array of films, from 'The Witches of Eastwick' and 'Tequila Sunrise' to 'Dangerous Liaisons' and 'The Fabulous Baker Boys', have earned her numerous accolades and nominations. Notably, she has received a Golden Globe Award and a British Academy Film Award, in addition to nominations for three Academy Awards and a Primetime Emmy Award. Pfeiffer has also made significant contributions behind the camera, producing a number of her films through her company Via Rosa Productions. Despite concentrating on her family for periods of her career, she has remained a powerful force in Hollywood over several decades. Her recent work within the Marvel Cinematic Universe has introduced her to a new generation of audiences. Pfeiffer maintains a high level of respect and admiration within the industry for her ability to consistently deliver powerful and multifaceted performances.
Who Michelle Pfeiffer Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Michelle Pfeiffer shares the most films with. Tim Burton comes first, with 8 films together, followed by Danny DeVito (5).
Michelle Pfeiffer: Questions & Answers
How many movies Michelle Pfeiffer has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Michelle Pfeiffer been in?
Michelle Pfeiffer is credited on 63 films, from 1981 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Michelle Pfeiffer's highest-grossing movie?
Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018) is Michelle Pfeiffer's biggest box office hit, with $623M worldwide, ahead of Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (2019) ($492M). Across every film with box office figures, Michelle Pfeiffer's movies have made $4.09B.
Michelle Pfeiffer's biggest hits What is the best Michelle Pfeiffer movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Michelle Pfeiffer's best-rated film is French Exit (2021) with a score of 75, followed by Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (2019) (69).
Best Michelle Pfeiffer movies, ranked Has Michelle Pfeiffer won an Oscar?
Michelle Pfeiffer has been nominated for an Oscar but has not won one yet. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Michelle Pfeiffer has 2 wins from 10 nominations.
How old is Michelle Pfeiffer?
Michelle Pfeiffer is 68 years old, born on April 29, 1958 in Santa Ana, California, U.S..
What is Michelle Pfeiffer's newest movie?
The most recent film on Michelle Pfeiffer's filmography is Oh. What. Fun. (2025), in the role of Claire.
Who does Michelle Pfeiffer work with most often?
Michelle Pfeiffer shares the most films with Tim Burton (8 films), Danny DeVito (5 films) and Halle Berry (4 films).
The Best Michelle Pfeiffer Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 63 credits.
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