Nancy Giles

Acting

Freshness: Jan 23, 2026

19Total Films

7.2 Highest Rated

Born: Jul 17, 1960

Birth Place: New York City, New York, USA

About Nancy Giles

Nancy Giles (born July 17, 1960) is an American actress and commentator, perhaps best known for her appearances in the series China Beach and on CBS News Sunday Morning.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Nancy Giles 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: Drama

The majority of Nancy Giles'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 21% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Nancy Giles remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Big, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Nancy Giles Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Nancy Giles's career based on audience ratings.

★7.2

★7.2

Big: When a young boy makes a wish at a carnival machine to be big—he wakes up the following morning to find that it has been

Big

1988•Fantasy

★6.6

★6.6

Working Girl: When a secretary's idea is stolen by her boss, she seizes an opportunity to steal it back by pretending she has her boss

Working Girl

1988•Comedy

★6.5

★6.5

Irrational Man: On a small town college campus, a philosophy professor in existential crisis gives his life new purpose when he enters i

Irrational Man

2015•Drama

★6.5

★6.5

True Crime: Boozer, skirt chaser, careless father. You could create your own list of reporter Steve Everett's faults but there's no

True Crime

1999•Drama

★6.2

★6.2

New York Stories: Three tales of love, ambition, and neurosis unfold in the city that never sleeps. In "Life Lessons" (Martin Scorsese), a

New York Stories

1989•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Nancy Giles.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2015	Bearhood	Narrator (voice)	Flop	Similar →
2015	Irrational Man	President's Assistant	Hit	Similar →
2011	Caris' Peace	Self	Flop	Similar →
2007	Superheroes	Barbara Finch	Flop	Similar →
2007	Joshua	Betsy Polsheck	Average	Similar →
2006	Hold Up	Meghan	Flop	Similar →
2005	Loverboy	Principal	Flop	Similar →
1999	True Crime	Leesha Mitchell	Hit	Similar →
1997	States of Control	Volker	Flop	Similar →
1996	I'm Not Rappaport	Ella Mae Tilden	Average	Similar →
1994	Angie	Bedside Nurse	Average	Similar →
1992	The Dollhouse Murders	Librarian	Flop	Similar →
1989	Penn & Teller Get Killed	TV Interviewer	Flop	Similar →
1989	New York Stories	T.V. Interviewers	Average	Similar →
1988	Working Girl	Petty Marsh Secretary	Hit	Similar →
1988	Me and Him	Martella	Flop	Similar →
1988	Big	Administrative Woman	Hit	Similar →
1988	Clinton and Nadine	Alice	Flop	Similar →
1986	Off Beat	Celestine	Flop	Similar →

Nancy Giles - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Nancy Giles?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Nancy Giles is "Big" with a rating of 7.2/10.

How many movies has Nancy Giles acted in?

Nancy Giles has been featured in at least 19 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Nancy Giles?

Other notable films include "Working Girl", "Irrational Man", and "True Crime".