Mimi Craven

Acting

Freshness: Jan 22, 2026

17Total Films

7.3 Highest Rated

Born: Sep 28, 1957

Birth Place: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

About Mimi Craven

Mimi Craven (born September 28, 1957) is an actress known for A Nightmare on Elm Street, Star Trek: Voyager and Swamp Thing. She was married to director Wes Craven from 1982 to 1987.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Mimi Craven reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 17 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Horror

The majority of Mimi Craven's filmography leans towards the Horror 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 12% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Mimi Craven remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in A Nightmare on Elm Street, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Mimi Craven Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Mimi Craven's career based on audience ratings.

★7.3

A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) movie poster

★7.3

A Nightmare on Elm Street: Teenagers in a small town are dropping like flies, apparently in the grip of mass hysteria causing their suicides. A cop

A Nightmare on Elm Street

1984•Horror

★6.5

★6.5

Timescape: Before they can complete renovations on their new inn, a father and daughter are visited by a woman seeking immediate lo

Timescape

1992•Sci-Fi

★5.8

★5.8

Mikey: Mikey just needs a good stable home. He's bounced from foster home to foster home his whole life. He finally lands himse

Mikey

1992•Horror

★5.7

★5.7

Open Fire: Mercenaries leads from Kruger seize an entire city, and one man sets out to stop them.

Open Fire

1994•Action

★5.6

★5.6

Last Dance: Upon taking a new job, young lawyer Rick Hayes is assigned to the clemency case of Cindy Liggett, a woman convicted of f

Last Dance

1996•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Mimi Craven.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2002	Vampire Clan	Ruth Wendorf	Flop	Similar →
1997	Dog Watch	Sally	Flop	Similar →
1997	Just Write	Sandy	Flop	Similar →
1996	Daddy's Girl	Rachel Landers	Flop	Similar →
1996	Midnight Heat	Allison Miller	Flop	Similar →
1996	Last Dance	Stripper in Bar	Average	Similar →
1995	Last Gasp	Goldie	Flop	Similar →
1995	The Secretary	Marcia Hastings	Flop	Similar →
1994	Open Fire	Lynne Tolbert	Average	Similar →
1992	Inside Out 4	Dolores (Segment "Put Asunder")	Flop	Similar →
1992	Mikey	Rachel Trenton	Average	Similar →
1992	Timescape	Carolyn	Hit	Similar →
1991	Servants of Twilight	Ms. Lindstrom	Flop	Similar →
1985	Chiller	Nurse Cooper	Flop	Similar →
1984	A Nightmare on Elm Street	Nurse	Hit	Similar →
1984	Irreconcilable Differences	Assistant (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1982	Swamp Thing	Arcane's Secretary	Flop	Similar →

Mimi Craven - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Mimi Craven?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Mimi Craven is "A Nightmare on Elm Street" with a rating of 7.3/10.

How many movies has Mimi Craven acted in?

Mimi Craven has been featured in at least 17 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Mimi Craven?

Other notable films include "Timescape", "Mikey", and "Open Fire".