Actor

Rachael Leigh Cook: Movies & Box Office

films: 46
on screen: 1995–2023
box office: $150M
average score: 58

Born: October 4, 1979
Birthplace: Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
Citizenship: American
Occupations: Actress, Model
Years active: 1995-present
Spouses: Daniel Gillies
Children: 2

Known for

The Best Rachael Leigh Cook Movies

The highest-rated films Rachael Leigh Cook is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. ’Tis the Season to be Merry (2021) scores highest, at 78. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

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Career at a glance

Rachael Leigh Cook's Career in Numbers

Rachael Leigh Cook's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Rachael Leigh Cook works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Baby-Sitters Club (1995) to A Tourist's Guide to Love (2023), and the 2000s were the busiest decade.

Rachael Leigh Cook Movies by Decade

1990s 9
2000s 17
2010s 10
2020s 8

The 2000s were Rachael Leigh Cook's busiest decade, with 17 films.

Rachael Leigh Cook Movies by Genre

Drama 11
Comedy 8
Romance 5
Tv movie 5
Action 4
Adventure 3
Thriller 2
Crime 2
Animation 1
Mystery 1

Drama is the genre Rachael Leigh Cook has worked in most, with 11 films, ahead of comedy (8).

Rachael Leigh Cook Career Milestones

First film: The Baby-Sitters Club 1995
Biggest box office hit: She's All That $103M worldwide
Best-rated film: ’Tis the Season to be Merry Movie Echo Score 78
Newest film: A Tourist's Guide to Love 2023

46 credits

Rachael Leigh Cook Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Rachael Leigh Cook is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 58. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Rachael Leigh Cook Movies as an Actor

Rachael Leigh Cook in Documentaries & Specials

Biography

Who Is Rachael Leigh Cook?

Rachael Leigh Cook was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. on October 4, 1979. Credited on films since 1995, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Rachael Leigh Cook is an acclaimed American actress and model, born on October 4, 1979, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This multifaceted artist is best known for her starring roles in popular 1990s and early 2000s films such as 'The Baby-Sitters Club', 'She's All That', and 'Josie and the Pussycats'. Beyond these iconic roles, Rachael has continued to grace both the small and big screens, with notable appearances on television series like 'Into the West' and 'Perception'. From 2016 onwards, Cook has been primarily seen in made-for-TV movies on the Hallmark Channel.

Beyond her acting career, Rachael has shown versatility as a model and voice artist. Her exceptional voice work can be heard in the 'Robot Chicken' series and the 'Final Fantasy' series where she voices 'Tifa Lockhart'. Cook launched her acting career at the young age of 14, breaking into the industry with her role in 'The Baby-Sitters Club'. Despite encountering several obstacles such as the commercial failure of 'Josie and the Pussycats', she has continued to flourish in the industry, turning disadvantages into opportunities for growth. From taking up independent sports dramas like 'The Final Season', appearing on comedy shows like 'Robot Chicken', to owning her own production company, 'Ben's Sister Productions', Cook's mark on the industry extends far and beyond just acting. Notably, she produced and starred in the film 'Love, Guaranteed,' which debuted on Netflix in September 2020.

Works with

Who Rachael Leigh Cook Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Rachael Leigh Cook shares the most films with. Breckin Meyer comes first, with 2 films together, followed by Matthew Modine (2).

FAQ

Rachael Leigh Cook: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has Rachael Leigh Cook been in?

Rachael Leigh Cook is credited on 46 films, from 1995 to 2023. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Rachael Leigh Cook's highest-grossing movie?

She's All That (1999) is Rachael Leigh Cook's biggest box office hit, with $103M worldwide, ahead of Get Carter (2000) ($19.4M). Across every film with box office figures, Rachael Leigh Cook's movies have made $150M.

Rachael Leigh Cook's biggest hits

What is the best Rachael Leigh Cook movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Rachael Leigh Cook's best-rated film is ’Tis the Season to be Merry (2021) with a score of 78, followed by Cross Country Christmas (2020) (75).

Best Rachael Leigh Cook movies, ranked

When was Rachael Leigh Cook born?

Rachael Leigh Cook was born on October 4, 1979 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S..

What is Rachael Leigh Cook's newest movie?

The most recent film on Rachael Leigh Cook's filmography is Rescuing Christmas (2023), in the role of Erin.

Who does Rachael Leigh Cook work with most often?

Rachael Leigh Cook shares the most films with Breckin Meyer (2 films), Matthew Modine (2 films) and Bill Pullman (2 films).

The Best Rachael Leigh Cook Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 46 credits.

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