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Zoe Kazan, actor
Actor

Zoe Kazan: Movies, Awards & Box Office

films
15
on screen
2011–2022
box office
$89.4M
nomination
1
average score
72
Born
September 9, 1983 (age 43)
Birthplace
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Full name
Zoe Swicord Kazan
Citizenship
American
Occupations
Actress, Screenwriter, Playwright
Years active
2003-present
Spouses
Paul Dano
Children
2
Known for

The Best Zoe Kazan Movies

The highest-rated films Zoe Kazan is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The Big Sick (2017) scores highest, at 84. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

Full ranking
Career at a glance

Zoe Kazan's Career in Numbers

Zoe Kazan's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Zoe Kazan works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Happythankyoumoreplease (2011) to She Said (2022), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Zoe Kazan Movies by Decade

  1. 2010s 10
  2. 2020s 4

The 2010s were Zoe Kazan's busiest decade, with 10 films.

Zoe Kazan Movies by Genre

  • Drama 12
  • Crime 1
  • Fantasy 1

Drama is the genre Zoe Kazan has worked in most, with 12 films, ahead of crime (1).

Zoe Kazan Career Milestones

Biggest box office hit
The Big Sick $56.4M worldwide
Best-rated film
The Big Sick Movie Echo Score 84
Newest film
She Said 2022
15 credits

Zoe Kazan Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Zoe Kazan is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 72. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

1 nomination

Zoe Kazan: Awards & Nominations

1 nomination across 1 award body. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.

All movie awards
Biography

Who Is Zoe Kazan?

Zoe Kazan was born in Los Angeles, California, U.S. in 1983 and is 43 years old. Credited on films since 2011, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Zoe Swicord Kazan, an American actress and playwright, has risen to prominence through her extensive work in the film and theater industry. Her acting portfolio is impressively diverse, showcasing her abilities in movies such as 'The Savages' (2007), 'Revolutionary Road' (2008), 'It's Complicated' (2009) and 'The Big Sick' (2017). She penned and starred in 'Ruby Sparks' (2012), and also co-wrote 'Wildlife' (2018) with her partner Paul Dano. Kazan launched her Broadway career in 'Come Back, Little Sheba' (2008), before showcasing her multitalented flair in other plays like 'The Seagull' (2008), 'A Behanding in Spokane' (2010), and 'Doubt: A Parable' (2024). As a playwright, her creations include 'Absalom' (2008), 'We Live Here' (2011), and 'After the Blast' (2017).

Kazan's television work proves equally compelling, having been nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for her role in the HBO miniseries 'Olive Kitteridge' (2014). She also appeared in 'Bored to Death' (2010), 'The Deuce' (2017–2019), 'The Plot Against America' (2020), and 'Clickbait' (2021). Born and raised in Los Angeles, Kazan comes from a lineage of film and theatre personalities, with her grandparents being director Elia Kazan and playwright Molly Kazan. Her education included Wildwood School, Windward School, and Yale University, where she focused on theatre.

Works with

Who Zoe Kazan Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Zoe Kazan shares the most films with. Bill Nighy comes first, with 2 films together, followed by Daniel Kash (2).

FAQ

Zoe Kazan: Questions & Answers

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

How many movies has Zoe Kazan been in?

Zoe Kazan is credited on 15 films, from 2011 to 2022. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Zoe Kazan's highest-grossing movie?

The Big Sick (2017) is Zoe Kazan's biggest box office hit, with $56.4M worldwide, ahead of She Said (2022) ($13.9M). Across every film with box office figures, Zoe Kazan's movies have made $89.4M.

Zoe Kazan's biggest hits

What is the best Zoe Kazan movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Zoe Kazan's best-rated film is The Big Sick (2017) with a score of 84, followed by The Ballad of Buster Scruggs (2018) (80).

Best Zoe Kazan movies, ranked

Has Zoe Kazan won an Oscar?

Zoe Kazan has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Zoe Kazan has 0 wins from 1 nomination.

How old is Zoe Kazan?

Zoe Kazan is 43 years old, born on September 9, 1983 in Los Angeles, California, U.S..

What is Zoe Kazan's newest movie?

The most recent film on Zoe Kazan's filmography is She Said (2022), in the role of Jodi Kantor.

Who does Zoe Kazan work with most often?

Zoe Kazan shares the most films with Bill Nighy (2 films), Daniel Kash (2 films) and Jay Baruchel (2 films).

The Best Zoe Kazan Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 15 credits.

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