Lauren Shuler Donner - Actor Profile

Lauren Shuler Donner

Production
Freshness: Jan 28, 2026
18Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jun 23, 1949
Birth Place: Cleveland, Ohio, USA

About Lauren Shuler Donner

Lauren Diane Shuler Donner (born June 23, 1949) is an American film producer who specialises in mainstream youth and family-orientated entertainment. She owned The Donners' Company with her late husband, director Richard Donner. Her films have grossed about $5.5 billion worldwide, including major contributions from the X-Men film series. Description above from the Wikipedia article Lauren Shuler Donner, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Lauren Shuler Donner reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 18 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Documentary

The majority of Lauren Shuler Donner's filmography leans towards the Documentary 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 50% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Lauren Shuler Donner remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Children of the Atom - Filming X-Men: First Class, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Lauren Shuler Donner Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Lauren Shuler Donner's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0
Children of the Atom - Filming X-Men: First Class (2011) movie poster
★8.0

Children of the Atom - Filming X-Men: First Class: An eight-part behind-the-scenes featurette, charting the film from pre-production through post-production, including vis

Children of the Atom - Filming X-Men: First Class

2011•Documentary
★7.1
Celebrating Marvel's Stan Lee (2019) movie poster
★7.1

Celebrating Marvel's Stan Lee: Filmed in part in front of a live audience at The New Amsterdam Theater in New York City, this Stan Lee tribute takes vi

Celebrating Marvel's Stan Lee

2019•Documentary
★7.0
X-Men: The Mutant Watch (2000) movie poster
★7.0

X-Men: The Mutant Watch: While Senator Kelly addresses a senate committee about the supposed mutant menace, we learn about the making of the movi

X-Men: The Mutant Watch

2000•Documentary
★7.0
The Second Uncanny Issue of X-Men! Making X2 (2003) movie poster
★7.0

The Second Uncanny Issue of X-Men! Making X2: Documentary on the making of 'X2: X-Men United'.

The Second Uncanny Issue of X-Men! Making X2

2003•Documentary
★6.9
Maverick (1994) movie poster
★6.9

Maverick: Bret Maverick is a gambler who would rather con someone than fight them, and needs an additional $3k in order to enter a

Maverick

1994•Action

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Lauren Shuler Donner.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 BRATS Self Average Similar →
2019 Celebrating Marvel's Stan Lee Self Hit Similar →
2019 This Changes Everything Self Average Similar →
2014 Reel Herstory: The Real Story of Reel Women Self Hit Similar →
2013 The Wolverine: Path of a Ronin Self Hit Similar →
2012 John Hughes: Life Moves Pretty Fast Self Flop Similar →
2011 Children of the Atom - Filming X-Men: First Class Self Super Hit Similar →
2009 Wolverine Unleashed: The Complete Origins Self Average Similar →
2009 Starz Inside - Unforgettably Evil Self Flop Similar →
2009 A Home for Everyone: The Making of 'Hotel for Dogs' Self Flop Similar →
2003 The Second Uncanny Issue of X-Men! Making X2 Self Hit Similar →
2003 The Secret Origin of X-Men Herself Flop Similar →
2003 Evolution X - The Making of X-Men - Flop Similar →
2001 Once Upon a Time: The Super Heroes Herself Hit Similar →
2000 X-Men: The Mutant Watch Self - Producer Hit Similar →
1994 Maverick Mrs. D., Bathhouse Maid Hit Similar →
1992 Lethal Weapon 3 Nurse Hit Similar →
N/A Producers on Producing - Flop Similar →

Lauren Shuler Donner - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Lauren Shuler Donner?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Lauren Shuler Donner is "Children of the Atom - Filming X-Men: First Class" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Lauren Shuler Donner acted in?

Lauren Shuler Donner has been featured in at least 18 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Lauren Shuler Donner?

Other notable films include "Celebrating Marvel's Stan Lee", "X-Men: The Mutant Watch", and "The Second Uncanny Issue of X-Men! Making X2".