
Alice Drummond
ActingAbout Alice Drummond
Alice Elizabeth Drummond (née Ruyter; May 21, 1928 – November 30, 2016) was an American actress. A veteran Off-Broadway performer, she was nominated in 1970 for the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play for her performance as Mrs. Lee in The Chinese by Murray Schisgal. She may be best known as Alice, the librarian, in the opening scenes of the 1984 horror-comedy Ghostbusters.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Alice Drummond 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 Alice Drummond'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 24% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Alice Drummond remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Dog Lover, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Alice Drummond Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Alice Drummond's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Alice Drummond.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Cleanin' Up the Town: Remembering Ghostbusters | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Furry Vengeance | Mrs. Martin | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | After.Life | Mrs. Hutton | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Motherhood | Edith | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Doubt | Sister Veronica | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Synecdoche, New York | Actress Playing Frances | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Chronic Town | Elizabeth | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Mitch Albom's For One More Day | Rose | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Honeymooners | Miss Benvenuti | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | House of D | Mrs. Brevoort | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Pieces of April | Grandma Dottie | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | The Rising Place | Aunt Millie | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Joe Gould's Secret | Helen | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Earthly Possessions | Old Woman in Jalopy | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | I'll Take You There | Stella | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | The Love Letter | Postal Clerk | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Advice From a Caterpillar | Diner Grandmother | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Just the Ticket | Lady with Cash | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Office Killer | Carlotta Douglas | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | In & Out | Aunt Susan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | 'Til There Was You | Harriet | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Commandments | Mrs. Mann | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Walking and Talking | Betsy | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar | Clara | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Jeffrey | Grandma Rose | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | I.Q. | Dinner Guest | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Nobody's Fool | Hattie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Ace Ventura: Pet Detective | Mrs. Finkle | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Money for Nothing | Mrs. Breen | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Daybreak | Anna | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Awakenings | Lucy Fishman | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Tales from the Darkside: The Movie | Carolyn (segment ‘Cat From Hell’) | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Money, Power, Murder. | Helen | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Animal Behavior | Site Committee | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Nikki and Alexander | Mrs Klein | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Running on Empty | Mrs. Powell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Funny Farm | Mrs. Ethel Dinges | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | The House on Carroll Street | Woman at Hearing | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | You Can't Take it With You | Gay Wellington | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Ghostbusters | Librarian | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas | Governor's Secretary | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Eyewitness | Mrs. Eunice Deever | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Hide in Plain Sight | Mrs. Novack | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | Sanctuary of Fear | Grace Barringer | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | King of the Gypsies | Zharko's Nurse | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Thieves | Mrs. Ramsey | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Secret Service | Mrs. Varney | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Man on a Swing | Mrs. Dawson | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | Where’s Poppa? | Woman in Elevator | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Dog Lover | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
Alice Drummond - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Alice Drummond?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Alice Drummond is "The Dog Lover" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Alice Drummond acted in?
Alice Drummond has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Alice Drummond?
Other notable films include "Awakenings", "Ghostbusters", and "Synecdoche, New York".




