Brenda Wehle

Acting

Freshness: Jan 22, 2026

15Total Films

8.0 Highest Rated

Born: Jun 28, 1946

Birth Place: Washington, District of Columbia, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Brenda Wehle reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 15 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Brenda Wehle's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 53% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Brenda Wehle remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in American Beauty, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Brenda Wehle Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Brenda Wehle's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0

★8.0

American Beauty: Lester Burnham, a depressed suburban father in a mid-life crisis, decides to turn his hectic life around after developin

American Beauty

1999•Drama

★7.2

★7.2

Bug: A small boy squashing an insect sets in motion a series of events, large and small, that include a lost restaurant reser

Bug

2002•Comedy

★7.1

★7.1

St. Vincent: A young boy whose parents just divorced finds an unlikely friend and mentor in the misanthropic, bawdy, hedonistic, war

St. Vincent

2014•Comedy

★7.0

★7.0

Plainsong: Tom Guthrie, a high school history teacher, is faced with raising two young sons after his wife leaves him. Maggie Jones

Plainsong

2004•Drama

★7.0

★7.0

Kill Your Darlings: A murder in 1944 draws together the great poets of the beat generation: Allen Ginsberg, Jack Kerouac and William Burroug

Kill Your Darlings

2013•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Brenda Wehle.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2018	Woman Walks Ahead	Anna Maria Valentine (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
2017	XX	Principal Jenks (segment "Her Only Living Son")	Flop	Similar →
2014	St. Vincent	Judge Reynolds	Hit	Similar →
2014	Winter's Tale	Governess	Average	Similar →
2013	Kill Your Darlings	Permissions Librarian	Hit	Similar →
2010	Let Me In	Principal	Hit	Similar →
2010	Goldstar, Ohio	Carole Hoffman	Flop	Similar →
2004	Plainsong	Janine	Hit	Similar →
2003	The Velveteen Rabbit	Nana	Average	Similar →
2003	Path to War	Juanita Roberts	Hit	Similar →
2002	Bug	Ms. Chambers	Hit	Similar →
2000	Attention Shoppers	Rita	Flop	Similar →
1999	American Beauty	Sale House Woman #4	Super Hit	Similar →
1998	Soldier	Hawkins	Average	Similar →
N/A	No Experience Necessary	Agatha Booker	Flop	Similar →

Brenda Wehle - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Brenda Wehle?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Brenda Wehle is "American Beauty" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Brenda Wehle acted in?

Brenda Wehle has been featured in at least 15 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Brenda Wehle?

Other notable films include "Bug", "St. Vincent", and "Plainsong".