Joan Prather - Actor Profile

Joan Prather

Acting
Freshness: Jan 21, 2026
15Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 17, 1950

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Joan Prather 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: Comedy

The majority of Joan Prather's filmography leans towards the Comedy 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 13% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Joan Prather remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in An Eight Is Enough Wedding, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Joan Prather Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Joan Prather's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
An Eight Is Enough Wedding (1989) movie poster
★10.0

An Eight Is Enough Wedding: This second made-for-television reunion film finds eldest son David on the brink of marriage to a divorcee. However, som

An Eight Is Enough Wedding

1989•TV Movie
★6.8
Howard (2018) movie poster
★6.8

Howard: Though legendary lyricist Howard Ashman died far too young, his impact on Broadway, movies, and the culture at large wer

Howard

2018•Documentary
★5.8
Smile (1975) movie poster
★5.8

Smile: It's time again for California's "Young American Miss" beauty pageant, the biggest event of the year for Big Bob Freelan

Smile

1975•Comedy
★5.7
Big Bad Mama (1974) movie poster
★5.7

Big Bad Mama: Circumstances force a mother and her two daughters to get into bootlegging and bank robbing, and travel across the count

Big Bad Mama

1974•Action
★5.3
Take This Job and Shove It (1981) movie poster
★5.3

Take This Job and Shove It: A junior executive is ordered to boost output in the hometown brewery where his old friends work.

Take This Job and Shove It

1981•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Joan Prather.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2018 Howard Robin (archive footage) Hit Similar →
1989 An Eight Is Enough Wedding Janet Super Hit Similar →
1989 Protect and Surf Mary Jo Ballerini Flop Similar →
1985 Sins of the Father - Flop Similar →
1982 The Best of Sex and Violence (archive footage) Flop Similar →
1982 Famous T & A Lola (archive footage) Flop Similar →
1981 Take This Job and Shove It Madelyn Flop Similar →
1978 The Deerslayer Judith Hutter Flop Similar →
1978 Rabbit Test Segoynia Savaka Flop Similar →
1976 Dawn: Portrait of a Teenage Runaway Susie Flop Similar →
1975 Smile Robin Average Similar →
1975 The Devil's Rain Julie Preston Flop Similar →
1974 Big Bad Mama Jane Kingston Average Similar →
1974 The Single Girls Lola Flop Similar →
1972 The Thing with Two Heads Nurse (uncredited) Flop Similar →

Joan Prather - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Joan Prather?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Joan Prather is "An Eight Is Enough Wedding" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Joan Prather acted in?

Joan Prather has been featured in at least 15 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Joan Prather?

Other notable films include "Howard", "Smile", and "Big Bad Mama".