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.
Alice Drummond Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Alice Drummond reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Alice Drummond's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 24% of Alice Drummond's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Dog Lover, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Alice Drummond Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Alice Drummond's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Alice Drummond has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| 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".