Actor

Wendy Crewson: Movies & Box Office

films: 47
on screen: 1982–2026
box office: $275M
average score: 73

Born: May 9, 1956 (age 70)
Birthplace: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Full name: Wendy Jane Crewson
Citizenship: Canada
Occupations: Actress, Producer
Years active: 1980-present
Spouses: Michael Murphy
Children: 2

Known for

The Best Wendy Crewson Movies

The highest-rated films Wendy Crewson is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Backspot (2024) scores highest, at 83. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

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Career at a glance

Wendy Crewson's Career in Numbers

Wendy Crewson's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Wendy Crewson works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Mazes and Monsters (1982) to Mayday (2026), and the 2000s were the busiest decade.

Wendy Crewson Movies by Decade

1980s 11
1990s 12
2000s 14
2010s 4
2020s 6

The 2000s were Wendy Crewson's busiest decade, with 14 films.

Wendy Crewson Movies by Genre

Drama 16
Tv movie 7
Comedy 5
Horror 4
Action 3
Crime 3
Romance 2
Fantasy 2
Family 2
Sci-Fi 1

Drama is the genre Wendy Crewson has worked in most, with 16 films, ahead of tv movie (7).

Wendy Crewson Career Milestones

First film: Mazes and Monsters 1982
Biggest box office hit: The Santa Clause 2 $173M worldwide
Best-rated film: Backspot Movie Echo Score 83
Newest film: Mayday 2026

47 credits

Wendy Crewson Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Wendy Crewson is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 73. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Wendy Crewson?

Wendy Crewson was born in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada in 1956 and is 70 years old. Credited on films since 1982, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Wendy Jane Crewson, born on May 9, 1956, is a renounced Canadian actress and producer. She kick-started her acting career on Canadian television, achieving her breakthrough role in the 1991 dramatic film The Doctor. Crewson's talent led her to feature in numerous Hollywood films, including The Good Son (1993), The Santa Clause trilogy (1994-2006), Air Force One (1997), Bicentennial Man (1999), What Lies Beneath (2000), The 6th Day (2000), The Covenant (2006), and Eight Below (2006). Her acting ability spanned even to independent films such as Better Than Chocolate (1999), Suddenly Naked (2001), Perfect Pie (2002), Away from Her (2006), Into the Forest (2015) and Room (2015).

Crewson's exceptional performance has won her six Gemini Awards, two Canadian Screen Awards, and an ACTRA Award. On television, she bagged prominent roles in quite a few films playing Joanne Kilbourn in six movies based on the novels by Gail Bowen. She had recurring roles on American television series 24 and Revenge, and the Canadian television series Frankie Drake Mysteries. From 2012 to 2017, she starred in the popular CTV medical drama Saving Hope. Throughout her career, she has given stellar performances in numerous TV series and movies, garnering critical acclaim and popular appreciation.

Works with

Who Wendy Crewson Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Wendy Crewson shares the most films with. Clark Johnson comes first, with 5 films together, followed by Michael Murphy (3).

FAQ

Wendy Crewson: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has Wendy Crewson been in?

Wendy Crewson is credited on 47 films, from 1982 to 2026. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Wendy Crewson's highest-grossing movie?

The Santa Clause 2 (2002) is Wendy Crewson's biggest box office hit, with $173M worldwide, ahead of The Good Son (1993) ($60.6M). Across every film with box office figures, Wendy Crewson's movies have made $275M.

Wendy Crewson's biggest hits

What is the best Wendy Crewson movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Wendy Crewson's best-rated film is Backspot (2024) with a score of 83, followed by The Kid Detective (2020) (82).

Best Wendy Crewson movies, ranked

How old is Wendy Crewson?

Wendy Crewson is 70 years old, born on May 9, 1956 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.

What is Wendy Crewson's newest movie?

The most recent film on Wendy Crewson's filmography is Mayday (2026), in the role of Assistant Director Meadows.

Who does Wendy Crewson work with most often?

Wendy Crewson shares the most films with Clark Johnson (5 films), Michael Murphy (3 films) and Brent Spiner (3 films).

The Best Wendy Crewson Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 47 credits.

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