Lee Bryant

Acting

Freshness: Jan 23, 2026

13Total Films

10.0 Highest Rated

Born: Aug 31, 1945

Birth Place: Manhattan, New York, USA

About Lee Bryant

Lee Bryant (born August 31, 1945) is an American actress. She played a hysterical passenger in the 1980 film Airplane!, reprising the role in the 1982 sequel. She also appeared as Sam Waterston's wife in the 1977 conspiracy thriller Capricorn One, and as Jennifer Westfeldt's mother in the romantic comedy Friends with Kids (2011).

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Lee Bryant reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 13 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Lee Bryant'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 31% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Lee Bryant remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Hart to Hart, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Lee Bryant Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Lee Bryant's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0

★10.0

Hart to Hart: In this pilot film, a friend of Jonathan Hart's is killed in a motor accident just after he has left a health farm, appa

Hart to Hart

1979•Action

★7.3

★7.3

Airplane!: An ex-fighter pilot forced to take over the controls of an airliner when the flight crew succumbs to food poisoning.

Airplane!

1980•Comedy

★7.0

★7.0

No Letting Go: A young teenager struggles with a debilitating mental illness as his mom risks everything to save him without losing the

No Letting Go

2016•Drama

★6.8

★6.8

Capricorn One: In order to protect the reputation of the American space program, a team of NASA administrators turn the first Mars miss

Capricorn One

1977•Drama

★6.4

★6.4

The Good Shepherd: Edward Wilson, the only witness to his father's suicide and member of the Skull and Bones Society while a student at Yal

The Good Shepherd

2006•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Lee Bryant.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2016	No Letting Go	Emily	Hit	Similar →
2012	Friends with Kids	Elaine Keller	Average	Similar →
2006	The Good Shepherd	Mrs. John Russell, Sr.	Average	Similar →
1998	Holy Man	Money 'Meg'	Flop	Similar →
1994	Alien Nation: Dark Horizon	Phyllis Bryant	Average	Similar →
1984	Solomon Northup's Odyssey	Mrs. Epps	Average	Similar →
1984	Deathmask	Jane Andrews	Flop	Similar →
1982	Airplane II: The Sequel	Mrs. Hammen	Average	Similar →
1982	Mysterious Two	-	Average	Similar →
1980	Airplane!	Mrs. Hammen	Hit	Similar →
1979	Hart to Hart	Dorothy Roberts	Super Hit	Similar →
1978	Lassie: The New Beginning	Kathy	Flop	Similar →
1977	Capricorn One	Sharon Willis	Hit	Similar →

Lee Bryant - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Lee Bryant?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Lee Bryant is "Hart to Hart" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Lee Bryant acted in?

Lee Bryant has been featured in at least 13 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Lee Bryant?

Other notable films include "Airplane!", "No Letting Go", and "Capricorn One".