Mary Ellen Trainor
ActingAbout Mary Ellen Trainor
Mary Ellen Trainor (July 8, 1952 – May 20, 2015) was an actress well-known for roles in a variety of 80s movies including Romancing the Stone, The Goonies, Lethal Weapon (and its sequels), The Monster Squad, Action Jackson, Die Hard, Scrooged, Ghostbusters II, and Back to the Future 2, among other things. One of her most iconic roles was that of the greedy wife in the famous killer Santa episode of Tales From the Crypt "And All Through the House".
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Mary Ellen Trainor reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 35 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Mary Ellen Trainor'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 51% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Mary Ellen Trainor remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Tales from the Crypt: The Robert Zemeckis Collection, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Mary Ellen Trainor Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Mary Ellen Trainor's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Mary Ellen Trainor.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Cake: A Wedding Story | Jane Andrews | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Freaky Friday | Diary Reading Patient | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Moonlight Mile | Mrs. Meyerson | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Amy's Orgasm | Amy's Mom | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Anywhere but Here | Homeowner | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Tales from the Crypt: The Robert Zemeckis Collection | Wife | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Someone to Love Me | Jocelyn Hart | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Lethal Weapon 4 | Dr. Stephanie Woods | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Hope | Maize Burns | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Executive Decision | Allison | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | A Face to Die For | Nora Gilmore | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Congo | Moira | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Seduced and Betrayed | Charlotte | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Little Giants | Karen O'Shea | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Forrest Gump | Jenny's Babysitter (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Greedy | Nora | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Death Becomes Her | Vivian Adams | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Lethal Weapon 3 | Stephanie Woods | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Kuffs | Nikki Allyn | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Grand Canyon | Ms. Green | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Ricochet | Gail Wallens | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Fire Birds | Janet Little | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Rock Hudson | Female Agent | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Fear Stalk | Jennifer | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Back to the Future Part II | Officer Reese (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Lethal Weapon 2 | Police Psychiatrist | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Ghostbusters II | Brownstone Mother | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Scrooged | Ted | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Die Hard | Gail Wallens | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Action Jackson | Secretary | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | The Monster Squad | Emily | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Lethal Weapon | Psychologist | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | The Goonies | Mrs. Walsh | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Stone Boy | Doris Simms | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Romancing the Stone | Elaine | Hit | Similar → |
Mary Ellen Trainor - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Mary Ellen Trainor?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Mary Ellen Trainor is "Tales from the Crypt: The Robert Zemeckis Collection" with a rating of 8.7/10.
How many movies has Mary Ellen Trainor acted in?
Mary Ellen Trainor has been featured in at least 35 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Mary Ellen Trainor?
Other notable films include "Forrest Gump", "Die Hard", and "Back to the Future Part II".