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Susan Messing

Acting
Freshness: Feb 03, 2026
8Total Films
7.0 Highest Rated

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Susan Messing reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 8 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Susan Messing'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), Susan Messing remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in While You Were Sleeping, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Susan Messing Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Susan Messing's career based on audience ratings.

★7.0
While You Were Sleeping (1995) movie poster
★7.0

While You Were Sleeping: A transit worker pulls commuter Peter off railway tracks after he's mugged, but—while he's in a coma—his family mistaken

While You Were Sleeping

1995•Romance
★6.7
For Madmen Only: The Stories of Del Close (2020) movie poster
★6.7

For Madmen Only: The Stories of Del Close: Comedy guru Del Close, mentor to everyone from Bill Murray to Tina Fey, sets out to write his autobiography for D.C. Com

For Madmen Only: The Stories of Del Close

2020•Documentary
★6.6
Grace Is Gone (2007) movie poster
★6.6

Grace Is Gone: Upon hearing his wife was killed in the Iraq war, a father takes his two daughters on a road trip, all the while searchi

Grace Is Gone

2007•Drama
★6.0
Straight Talk (1992) movie poster
★6.0

Straight Talk: Honest and straightforward small-town Shirlee Kenyon chucks her boyfriend and heads for Chicago. Accidentally having to

Straight Talk

1992•Comedy
★5.9
The Break-Up (2006) movie poster
★5.9

The Break-Up: Pushed to the breaking-up point after their latest 'why can't you do this one little thing for me?' argument, Brooke cal

The Break-Up

2006•Romance

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Susan Messing.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2020 For Madmen Only: The Stories of Del Close Self Hit Similar →
2013 The Mole Man of Belmont Avenue K.C. Flop Similar →
2007 Grace Is Gone Fourth Woman Hit Similar →
2006 Let's Go to Prison Stripper Average Similar →
2006 The Break-Up Tourist Average Similar →
1999 Fatty Drives the Bus Molly Flop Similar →
1995 While You Were Sleeping Celeste's Friend Hit Similar →
1992 Straight Talk Makeup Girl Average Similar →

Susan Messing - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Susan Messing?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Susan Messing is "While You Were Sleeping" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Susan Messing acted in?

Susan Messing has been featured in at least 8 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Susan Messing?

Other notable films include "For Madmen Only: The Stories of Del Close", "Grace Is Gone", and "Straight Talk".