Emer Gillespie - Actor Profile

Emer Gillespie

Acting
Freshness: Jan 23, 2026
7Total Films
7.3 Highest Rated

About Emer Gillespie

Emer Gillespie is an actress and writer, known for The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover (1989), Chimera (1991) and Troubles (1988).

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Emer Gillespie reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 7 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Emer Gillespie'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 14% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Emer Gillespie remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Emer Gillespie Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Emer Gillespie's career based on audience ratings.

★7.3
The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover (1989) movie poster
★7.3

The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover: The wife of an abusive criminal finds solace in the arms of a kind regular guest in her husband's restaurant.

The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover

1989•Crime
★5.5
Sammy and Rosie Get Laid (1987) movie poster
★5.5

Sammy and Rosie Get Laid: Sammy and Rosie are an unconventional middle-class London married couple. They live in the midst of inner-city chaos, su

Sammy and Rosie Get Laid

1987•Drama
★0.0
Belly (1996) movie poster
★0.0

Belly:

Belly

1996•Crime
★0.0
The Shutter Falls (1987) movie poster
★0.0

The Shutter Falls: A 19th Century photographer travels to the North of Scotland to document the fishing industry, where he falls in love wi

The Shutter Falls

1987•Drama
★0.0
Crossfire (1988) movie poster
★0.0

Crossfire: A police computer expert is seconded to Belfast to track down the identity of an IRA mole.

Crossfire

1988

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Emer Gillespie.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1996 Belly Mrs H Flop Similar →
1989 The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover Patricia Hit Similar →
1988 Crossfire Clare Barrett Flop Similar →
1987 Sammy and Rosie Get Laid Eva Average Similar →
1987 The Shutter Falls Ceit Flop Similar →
1987 Boy Soldier Deirdre Flop Similar →
1980 The Long March Mona Flop Similar →

Emer Gillespie - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Emer Gillespie?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Emer Gillespie is "The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover" with a rating of 7.3/10.

How many movies has Emer Gillespie acted in?

Emer Gillespie has been featured in at least 7 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Emer Gillespie?

Other notable films include "Sammy and Rosie Get Laid", "Belly", and "The Shutter Falls".