Penelope Milford

Acting

Freshness: Jan 21, 2026

19Total Films

10.0 Highest Rated

Born: Mar 23, 1948

Birth Place: St. Louis, Missouri, USA

About Penelope Milford

Penelope Dale Milford (March 23, 1948 - October 14, 2025) was an American actress. She is best known for her role as Vi Munson in Coming Home (1978), for which she was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Penelope Milford 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 Penelope Milford'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), Penelope Milford remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Night of the Lawyers, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Penelope Milford Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Penelope Milford's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0

Night of the Lawyers (1997) movie poster

★10.0

Night of the Lawyers: They are armed. They are dangerous. They are lawyers. A hard working emergency room doctor is being harassed by a firm o

Night of the Lawyers

1997•Comedy

★7.3

★7.3

Heathers: A girl who halfheartedly tries to be part of the "in crowd" of her school meets a rebel who teaches her a more devious w

Heathers

1989•Comedy

★7.0

★7.0

Coming Home: In 1968 California, a Marine officer's wife falls in love with a former high school classmate who suffered a paralyzing

Coming Home

1978•Drama

★7.0

★7.0

The Burning Bed: An abused battered wife has had enough of husband beating up on her. Everywhere she turns for help, there's not much any

The Burning Bed

1984•Crime

★6.0

Seizure: The Story of Kathy Morris (1980) movie poster

★6.0

Seizure: The Story of Kathy Morris: Dramatization of the true story of a young singer's brush with death after brain surgery and the brash neurosurgeon whos

Seizure: The Story of Kathy Morris

1980•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Penelope Milford.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1997	Night of the Lawyers	Anna Carroll	Super Hit	Similar →
1996	Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer, Part 2	Woman in Woods	Flop	Similar →
1996	Normal Life	Adele Anderson	Average	Similar →
1992	Cold Justice	Eileen	Flop	Similar →
1990	Miss Missouri	Ann	Average	Similar →
1989	Heathers	Pauline Fleming	Hit	Similar →
1984	The Burning Bed	Gaby	Hit	Similar →
1983	The Golden Seal	Tania Lee	Flop	Similar →
1982	Rosie: The Rosemary Clooney Story	Betty Clooney	Flop	Similar →
1982	Blood Link	Julie Warren	Flop	Similar →
1981	Endless Love	Ingrid	Average	Similar →
1981	Take This Job and Shove It	Lenore Meade	Flop	Similar →
1980	The Oldest Living Graduate	Martha Ann	Flop	Similar →
1980	Seizure: The Story of Kathy Morris	Kathy Morris	Average	Similar →
1979	The Last Word	Denise Travis	Flop	Similar →
1978	Coming Home	Vi Munson	Hit	Similar →
1977	Valentino	Lorna Sinclair	Average	Similar →
1974	Man on a Swing	Evelyn Moore	Average	Similar →
1971	Maidstone	-	Flop	Similar →

Penelope Milford - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Penelope Milford?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Penelope Milford is "Night of the Lawyers" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Penelope Milford acted in?

Penelope Milford has been featured in at least 19 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Penelope Milford?

Other notable films include "Heathers", "Coming Home", and "The Burning Bed".