Patricia Quinn: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 33
- on screen
- 1964–2025
- box office
- $40.3M
- average score
- 89
- Born
- May 28, 1944 (age 82)
- Birthplace
- Belfast, Northern Ireland
- Citizenship
- British
- Occupations
- Actress, Singer
- Years active
- 1971-present
- Spouses
- Don Hawkins, Robert Stephens
- Children
- 1
The Best Patricia Quinn Movies
The films of Patricia Quinn that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: The Meaning of Life (1983) leads with $14.9M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
-
Worldwide box office: $14.9M The Meaning of Life 1983 · Comedy -
Worldwide box office: $14.9M Monty Python’s The Meaning of Life 1983 · Comedy -
Worldwide box office: $8.67M Clean and Sober 1988 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $1.54M The Lords of Salem 2013 · Thriller -
Worldwide box office: $4.09K Sebastiane 1976 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $645 Shock Treatment 1981 · Comedy
Patricia Quinn's Career in Numbers
Patricia Quinn's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Patricia Quinn works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Where Has Poor Mickey Gone? (1964) to Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror (2025), and the 1980s were the busiest decade.
Patricia Quinn Movies by Decade
- 1960s 3
- 1970s 11
- 1980s 13
- 2000s 1
- 2010s 1
- 2020s 1
The 1980s were Patricia Quinn's busiest decade, with 13 films.
Patricia Quinn Movies by Genre
- Comedy 8
- Drama 7
- Adventure 3
- Documentary 2
- Western 2
- Thriller 1
- Sci-Fi 1
- Horror 1
- Family 1
- Mystery 1
Comedy is the genre Patricia Quinn has worked in most, with 8 films, ahead of drama (7).
Patricia Quinn Career Milestones
- First film
- Where Has Poor Mickey Gone? 1964
- Biggest box office hit
- The Meaning of Life $14.9M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror Movie Echo Score 90
- Newest film
- Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror 2025
Patricia Quinn Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Patricia Quinn is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 89. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Patricia Quinn Movies as an Actor
30- 2025
Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror Documentary Worldwide box office: $140K Movie Echo Score: 90 - 2013
The Lords of Salem Thriller Worldwide box office: $1.54M - 2000
Rocky Horror 25: Anniversary Special - 1988
Clean and Sober as June · Drama Worldwide box office: $8.67M - 1987
Doctor Who: Dragonfire as Belazs · Adventure - 1987
Doctor Who: Dragonfire as Belazs · Adventure - 1986
Osa as Lydia · Sci-Fi - 1986
Lost Empires as Doris Tingley - 1983
The Meaning of Life Comedy Worldwide box office: $14.9M - 1983
Monty Python’s The Meaning of Life as Mrs. Williams · Comedy Worldwide box office: $14.9M - 1982
Waitress! as Mr. Cowley's Assistant #2 · Comedy - 1981
Shock Treatment Comedy Worldwide box office: $645 - 1981
The Rocky Horror Treatment as (archive footage) · Documentary - 1980
Hawk the Slayer as Sorceress · Adventure - 1980
The Outsider Drama - 1980
Witching Time as Lucinda Jessup · Horror - 1979
The Outsider as Siobhan · Drama - 1978
An Unmarried Woman Drama - 1977
A Christmas Carol as Ghost of Christmas Past · Drama - 1976
Beauty and the Beast as Susan · Family - 1976
Sebastiane as Emperor's Guest · Drama Worldwide box office: $4.09K - 1973
Isn’t It Shocking? as Ma Tate · Mystery - 1973
Adolf Hitler - My Part in His Downfall as Girl at Dance · Comedy - 1972
Rentadick as Chauffeuse · Comedy - 1972
The Alf Garnett Saga as Second Bird – Jim's Girlfriend · Comedy - 1971
Shoot Out as Juliana · Western - 1971
Zachariah as Belle Starr · Western - 1969
Alice’s Restaurant as Alice Brock · Comedy - 1966
The Chase as Girl at Party (uncredited) · Drama - 1964
Where Has Poor Mickey Gone? Crime
Who Is Patricia Quinn?
Patricia Quinn was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland in 1944 and is 82 years old. Credited on films since 1964, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Patricia Quinn, Lady Stephens (born 28 May 1944) is a renowned Northern Irish actress and singer, primarily recognized for her role as Magenta in the 1975 musical comedy horror film The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Her unique acting journey stretches from stage plays like the original production of The Rocky Horror Show to recent horror films like The Lords of Salem. Born in Belfast, Quinn was raised in a passionate environment where she tapped into her innate talent for acting. In 1971, she demonstrated her acting prowess with a six-month tenure with the Citizens Theatre in Glasgow. Quinn's acting career is dappled with roles that span television series, films, and theater plays. She is well-received for her considerable contribution to cult cinema, especially her performances in The Rocky Horror Picture Show and Shock Treatment. Her notable television stint includes playing Livilla in I, Claudius in 1976 and The Professionals, and stints in the Doctor Who series. Apart from the acting realm, Quinn also explored the music industry with famed London-based band The Grand and the DJ scene. She has also made memorable appearances in multiple Rocky Horror Picture Show conventions, proving her undying love and dedication for the cult classic.
Who Patricia Quinn Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Patricia Quinn shares the most films with. Barry Bostwick comes first, with 4 films together, followed by John Cleese (3).
Patricia Quinn: Questions & Answers
How many movies Patricia Quinn has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Patricia Quinn been in?
Patricia Quinn is credited on 33 films, from 1964 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Patricia Quinn's highest-grossing movie?
The Meaning of Life (1983) is Patricia Quinn's biggest box office hit, with $14.9M worldwide, ahead of Monty Python’s The Meaning of Life (1983) ($14.9M). Across every film with box office figures, Patricia Quinn's movies have made $40.3M.
Patricia Quinn's biggest hits What is the best Patricia Quinn movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Patricia Quinn's best-rated film is Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror (2025) with a score of 90, followed by Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror (2025) (88).
Best Patricia Quinn movies, ranked How old is Patricia Quinn?
Patricia Quinn is 82 years old, born on May 28, 1944 in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
What is Patricia Quinn's newest movie?
The most recent film on Patricia Quinn's filmography is Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror (2025).
Who does Patricia Quinn work with most often?
Patricia Quinn shares the most films with Barry Bostwick (4 films), John Cleese (3 films) and Tim Curry (3 films).
The Best Patricia Quinn Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 33 credits.
Coming soon to your phone
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app
