
Willow Hale
ActingAbout Willow Hale
Willow Hale is an American actress and director. After graduating from The University of Texas at Austin, she was invited to act in the Summer program at PCPA in Santa Maria, CA where she worked with a then unknown Robin Williams. She lived and acted in New York City from 1976 to 1989. Studying with Uta Hagen and Herbert Berghof at the H.B. Studios and acting in new plays there at the Foundation with Bill Hickey, Barbara Coggin, Wesley Addy and Celeste Holm among others. She acted in several Horton Foote plays there too where she met Robert Armin who then made a recording of her music in January 1979 which 25 years later became her first CD...A Simple String of Wonder. During her time in New York, she opened for Dave Van Ronk at The Other End (November 1980) and acted on Broadway at the Helen Hayes Theatre in Strider (also 1980) and acted in Ghostbusters right after running the 1983 NYC Marathon. She became a SAG actor in 1979 and after moving to Los Angeles acted in 30 something and studied with Milton Katselas. After a long time out from the movies and television, Willow started back in 2009 and has been working consistently in Two-Bit Waltz, Criminal Minds Suspect Behavior among many others and has also directed two short films.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Willow Hale reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 39 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Willow Hale'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 10% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Willow Hale remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in My Apocalyptic Thanksgiving, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Willow Hale Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Willow Hale's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Willow Hale.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | We're All Gonna Die | Beatrice Stockholm | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | Daydreamer | Ruby | Flop | Similar → |
| 2024 | The Pastor | Nora Holloway | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | The Caregiver | Rose | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | 2025 Armageddon | Grandma | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | My Apocalyptic Thanksgiving | Doris | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Seven Days | Margaret | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | Eating Cars | Bernice | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | Bucko & Junior | Miriam | Flop | Similar → |
| 2020 | Guest House | Sylvia / Wedding Guest | Flop | Similar → |
| 2020 | Skyman | Mrs. Cummings | Flop | Similar → |
| 2020 | My Nightmare Landlord | Helen | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Wavering | Jane | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | Countdown | Elderly Patient (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Extra Innings | Elderly Lady Playing Cards | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Star of Eros | Trish | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | Never Alone | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Ones | Rachel Holly | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | Fallen Blossoms | The mother | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | After School Special | Grandma Alice | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | American Violence | Beatrice | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | Betrothed | Mildred Cooper | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | Holidays | Meiter (segment "Mother's Day") | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Babysitter | Elderly Lady Driver | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Gnome Alone | Ms. Mae | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Kimi Kabuki | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Two-Bit Waltz | Granny | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | I Will Follow You Into the Dark | Ghost Woman | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Assisted Fishing | Luann | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Pizza Man | Patient in Hospital | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Bold Native | Marion - New Age Clerk | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | The Perfect Gentleman | Jonathan's Mother | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | The Binds That Tie Us | Choir Member | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Devil Girl | Priscilla | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | Wise Guys | Race Track Bettor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Ghostbusters | Student at Columbia University (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Verdict | Minor Role (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | They All Laughed | Western Dancer in Bar (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| N/A | Blind Love | Woman in wheelchair | Flop | Similar → |
Willow Hale - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Willow Hale?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Willow Hale is "My Apocalyptic Thanksgiving" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Willow Hale acted in?
Willow Hale has been featured in at least 39 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Willow Hale?
Other notable films include "Ghostbusters", "The Verdict", and "Bold Native".




