Parker Posey - Actor Profile

Parker Posey

Acting
Freshness: Jan 19, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 8, 1968
Birth Place: Baltimore, Maryland, USA

About Parker Posey

Parker Christian Posey (born November 8, 1968) is an American actress and musician. Posey is the recipient of a Golden Globe Award nomination, a Satellite Award nomination and two Independent Spirit Award nominations. Posey made her film debut in Joey Breaker (1993). Following small roles in Coneheads and the cult classic Dazed and Confused (both also 1993), she was labeled "Queen of the Indies" for starring in a succession of independent films throughout the 1990s, such as Sleep with Me (1994), Frisk, Party Girl, The Doom Generation, Kicking and Screaming (all 1995), The Daytrippers (1996), Henry Fool, The House of Yes and Clockwatchers (all 1997). Her other notable film appearances include You've Got Mail (1998), Scream 3 (2000), Josie and the Pussycats (2001), Personal Velocity, The Sweetest Thing (both 2002), Blade: Trinity (2004), Superman Returns, Fay Grim (both 2006), Broken English (2007), The Eye (2008), Spring Breakdown (2009), Inside Out (2011), Irrational Man (2015), Café Society (2016), and Columbus (2017). She frequently works with Christopher Guest and has appeared in several of his mockumentaries: Waiting for Guffman (1996), Best in Show (2000), A Mighty Wind (2003), For Your Consideration (2006), and Mascots (2016). Outside of film, Posey starred in the television movie Hell on Heels: The Battle of Mary Kay (2002) and has guest-starred on numerous series, such as Futurama (2000), The Simpsons (2000), Will & Grace (2001), Boston Legal (2006), Parks and Recreation (2011), The Good Wife (2011–12), Louie (2012), Inside Amy Schumer (2014), and Search Party (2016). From 2018 to 2021, she starred as Dr. Smith on the Netflix series Lost in Space. Description above from the Wikipedia article Parker Posey, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Parker Posey reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Parker Posey'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 38% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Parker Posey remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Finally Home: Making Beau is Afraid, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Parker Posey Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Parker Posey's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Parker Posey.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 The Parenting Brenda Average Similar →
2024 Thelma Gail Hit Similar →
2023 Finally Home: Making Beau is Afraid Self Super Hit Similar →
2023 Beau Is Afraid Elaine Bray Hit Similar →
2020 The Booksellers Self (voice) Hit Similar →
2017 Columbus Eleanor Hit Similar →
2016 Café Society Rad Taylor Average Similar →
2015 Irrational Man Rita Hit Similar →
2015 Ned Rifle Fay Grim Average Similar →
2014 21 Years: Richard Linklater Self - Actress Average Similar →
2014 Grace of Monaco Madge Tivey-Faucon Average Similar →
2013 Highland Park Shirley Paine Average Similar →
2012 Hemingway & Gellhorn Mary Welsh Hemingway Average Similar →
2011 Still Screaming: The Ultimate Scary Movie Retrospective Self Super Hit Similar →
2008 The Eye Helen Wells Average Similar →
2007 Broken English Nora Wilder Average Similar →
2007 Fay Grim Fay Grim Average Similar →
2006 Requiem for Krypton: Making 'Superman Returns' Self Hit Similar →
2006 For Your Consideration Callie Webb Average Similar →
2006 Superman Returns Kitty Kowalski Average Similar →
2005 Nightstalkers, Daywalkers, and Familiars: Inside the World of 'Blade: Trinity' Self Average Similar →
2005 Making Dazed Self Super Hit Similar →
2004 Blade: Trinity Danica Talos Average Similar →
2004 Laws of Attraction Serena Average Similar →
2003 Whether You Like It or Not: The Story of Hedwig Self Hit Similar →
2003 A Mighty Wind Sissy Knox Hit Similar →
2003 The Event Nick Devivo Average Similar →
2002 The Sweetest Thing Judy Webb Average Similar →
2002 Personal Velocity Greta Herskowitz Average Similar →
2001 The Anniversary Party Judy Adams Average Similar →
2001 Josie and the Pussycats Fiona Average Similar →
2000 Best in Show Meg Swan Hit Similar →
2000 Scream 3 Jennifer Jolie Average Similar →
1998 You've Got Mail Patricia Eden Hit Similar →
1998 Henry Fool Fay Grim Hit Similar →
1997 The House of Yes Jackie-O Average Similar →
1997 Clockwatchers Margaret J. Burrell Average Similar →
1997 The Daytrippers Jo Malone Hit Similar →
1997 SubUrbia Erica Average Similar →
1996 Waiting for Guffman Libby Mae Brown Hit Similar →
1996 Basquiat Mary Boone Hit Similar →
1995 The Doom Generation Brandi Hit Similar →
1995 Kicking and Screaming Miami Average Similar →
1995 Flirt Emily Average Similar →
1995 Party Girl Mary Average Similar →
1994 Sleep with Me Athena Average Similar →
1994 Amateur Girl Squatter Average Similar →
1994 Opera No. 1 Fairy #1 Average Similar →
1993 Dazed and Confused Darla Hit Similar →
1993 Coneheads Stephanie Average Similar →

Parker Posey - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Parker Posey?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Parker Posey is "Finally Home: Making Beau is Afraid" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Parker Posey acted in?

Parker Posey has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Parker Posey?

Other notable films include "Making Dazed", "Still Screaming: The Ultimate Scary Movie Retrospective", and "Dazed and Confused".