Maggie Wheeler

Acting

Freshness: Jan 24, 2026

19Total Films

7.9 Highest Rated

Born: Aug 7, 1961

Birth Place: New York City, New York, USA

About Maggie Wheeler

Margaret Emily Wheeler (née Jakobson) is an American actress. She is best known for her recurring role as Janice on the sitcom Friends (1994–2004).

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Maggie Wheeler reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 19 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Maggie Wheeler'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 32% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Maggie Wheeler remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Friends: The Reunion, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Maggie Wheeler Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Maggie Wheeler's career based on audience ratings.

★7.9

Friends: The Reunion (2021) movie poster

★7.9

Friends: The Reunion: The cast of Friends reunites for a once-in-a-lifetime celebration of the hit series, an unforgettable evening filled wit

Friends: The Reunion

2021•Documentary

★7.5

★7.5

Dog Man: When a faithful police dog and his human police officer owner are injured together on the job, a harebrained but life-sa

Dog Man

2025•Family

★7.2

★7.2

The Parent Trap: Hallie Parker and Annie James are identical twins who were separated at a young age due to their parents' divorce. Unbek

The Parent Trap

1998•Comedy

★7.0

★7.0

Barbie of Swan Lake: Barbie as Odette, the young daughter of a baker, follows a unicorn into the Enchanted Forest and is transformed into a s

Barbie of Swan Lake

2003•Animation

★6.6

★6.6

The Addams Family: The Addams family's lives begin to unravel when they face-off against a treacherous, greedy crafty reality-TV host while

The Addams Family

2019•Family

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Maggie Wheeler.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2025	Teen Mary	Annie Cohen	Flop	Similar →
2025	Dog Man	Nurse (voice)	Super Hit	Similar →
2021	Mark, Mary + Some Other People	Lisa	Flop	Similar →
2021	Friends: The Reunion	Self	Super Hit	Similar →
2019	The Addams Family	Trudy Pickering (voice)	Hit	Similar →
2018	Holiday Hostage	Mom	Flop	Similar →
2015	The3Tails: A Mermaid Adventure	Maria	Hit	Similar →
2015	Genie in a Bikini	Esther	Flop	Similar →
2014	Dwegons and Leprechauns	Sophia-So-Dwegon / Argalite / Juno Luno	Flop	Similar →
2013	It's Not You, It's Me	Dr. Clark	Flop	Similar →
2006	Dr. Dolittle 3	Brown Hen / Fluffy Hen (voice)	Flop	Similar →
2003	Barbie of Swan Lake	Odile (voice)	Hit	Similar →
1998	The Parent Trap	Marva Kulp, Jr.	Hit	Similar →
1993	Sexual Healing	Suzanne	Flop	Similar →
1990	New Year's Day	Lucy (as Maggie Jakobson)	Flop	Similar →
1989	Mortal Sins	Marie (as Maggie Jakobson)	Flop	Similar →
1987	Someone to Love	Attendee (as Maggie Jakobson)	Flop	Similar →
1986	SilverHawks: The Origin Story	-	Flop	Similar →
1982	Soup for One	Nurse	Flop	Similar →

Maggie Wheeler - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Maggie Wheeler?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Maggie Wheeler is "Friends: The Reunion" with a rating of 7.9/10.

How many movies has Maggie Wheeler acted in?

Maggie Wheeler has been featured in at least 19 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Maggie Wheeler?

Other notable films include "Dog Man", "The Parent Trap", and "Barbie of Swan Lake".