Mary LaRoche

Acting

Freshness: Jan 25, 2026

13Total Films

7.1 Highest Rated

Born: Jul 20, 1920

Birth Place: New York City, New York, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Mary LaRoche 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: Comedy

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

Best Mary LaRoche Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Mary LaRoche's career based on audience ratings.

★7.1

★7.1

The Lineup: In San Francisco, a psychopathic gangster and his mentor retrieve heroin packages carried by unsuspecting travelers.

The Lineup

1958•Crime

★6.9

Run Silent, Run Deep (1958) movie poster

★6.9

Run Silent, Run Deep: The captain of a submarine sunk by the Japanese during WWII is finally given a chance to skipper another sub after a yea

Run Silent, Run Deep

1958•Drama

★6.8

The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years (1988) movie poster

★6.8

The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years: An exploration of the heavy metal scene in Los Angeles, with particular emphasis on glam metal. It features concert foot

The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years

1988•Documentary

★6.6

★6.6

Operation Mad Ball: In this wacky military spoof, Lemmon plays a terminally bored Army private waging a war of wits as he tries to throw a p

Operation Mad Ball

1957•Comedy

★6.3

★6.3

The Ladies Man: After his girl leaves him for someone else, Herbert gets really depressed and starts searching for a job. He finally fin

The Ladies Man

1961•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Mary LaRoche.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1988	The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years	Self	Hit	Similar →
1976	Brinks: The Great Robbery	Betty Houston	Flop	Similar →
1974	The Family Kovack	Mrs. Linsen	Flop	Similar →
1970	The Wacky Zoo of Morgan City	Nancy Collins	Average	Similar →
1967	A Boy Called Nuthin’	Carrie Brackney	Flop	Similar →
1966	The Swinger	Mrs. Olsson	Flop	Similar →
1963	Bye Bye Birdie	Doris McAfee	Average	Similar →
1961	The Ladies Man	Miss Society	Average	Similar →
1959	Gidget	Mrs. Dorothy Lawrence	Average	Similar →
1958	The Lineup	Dorothy Bradshaw	Hit	Similar →
1958	Run Silent, Run Deep	Laura Richardson	Hit	Similar →
1957	Operation Mad Ball	Lt. Schmidt (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1950	Catskill Honeymoon	-	Flop	Similar →

Mary LaRoche - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Mary LaRoche?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Mary LaRoche is "The Lineup" with a rating of 7.1/10.

How many movies has Mary LaRoche acted in?

Mary LaRoche has been featured in at least 13 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Mary LaRoche?

Other notable films include "Run Silent, Run Deep", "The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years", and "Operation Mad Ball".