Ann Dowd
ActingAbout Ann Dowd
Ann Dowd (born January 30, 1956) is an American actress. She decided to become an actress while a premed student at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts. She graduated in 1978 and went on to study at The Theatre School at DePaul University. In 1993 she won the Clarence Derwent Award for her performance in the play Candida. She has appeared in television shows including House, The X-Files, Third Watch and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. Films Dowd has appeared in include Lorenzo's Oil, Philadelphia, Apt Pupil, Garden State and Flags of Our Fathers.
Ann Dowd Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Ann Dowd 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 Ann Dowd's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 48% of Ann Dowd'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 Captain Fantastic, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Ann Dowd Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Ann Dowd's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Ann Dowd has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Friend | Marjorie | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | The Exorcist: Believer | Nurse Ann Brooks | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | The Independent | Patricia Turnball | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Live in Front of a Studio Audience: The Facts of Life and Diff'rent Strokes | Edna Garrett | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Mass | Linda | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Rebecca | Mrs. Van Hopper | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | Cowboys | Faith | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Henrietta Bulkowski | Narrator | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Nancy | Betty | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Hereditary | Joan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | American Animals | Betty Jean 'BJ' Gooch | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | A Kid Like Jake | Catherine | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Hedgehog | Joan | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Collateral Beauty | Sally Price | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Captain Fantastic | Abigail Bertrang | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | The Great & The Small | Dupre | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Wildlike | Jeanie | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Our Brand Is Crisis | Nell | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Big Driver | Ramona | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | St. Vincent | Shirley | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | The Drop | Dottie | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Gimme Shelter | Kathy | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Side Effects | Mrs. Taylor | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Compliance | Sandra | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | The Art of Getting By | Mrs. Grimes | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Taking Chance | Gretchen | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | The Informant! | Kate Medford | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Marley & Me | Dr. Platt | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Familiar Strangers | - | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Babysitters | Tammy Lyner | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Alice Upside Down | Aunt Sally | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Goodbye Baby | Terri | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Flags of Our Fathers | Mrs. Strank | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Notorious Bettie Page | Edna Page | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Saving Shiloh | Louise Preston | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Thing About My Folks | Linda | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Forgotten | Eileen the Accountant | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Manchurian Candidate | Congresswoman Beckett | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Garden State | Olivia | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Lucy | DeDe | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Baby | Ms. Minifred | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Shiloh 2: Shiloh Season | Louise Preston | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Apt Pupil | Monica Bowden | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | All Over Me | Anne | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Shiloh | Louise Preston | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Kingfish: A Story of Huey P. Long | Rose Long | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | It Could Happen to You | Carol | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Philadelphia | Jill Beckett | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Lorenzo's Oil | Pediatrician | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Green Card | Peggy | Average | Similar → |
Ann Dowd - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Ann Dowd?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ann Dowd is "Captain Fantastic" with a rating of 7.9/10.
How many movies has Ann Dowd acted in?
Ann Dowd has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Ann Dowd?
Other notable films include "Philadelphia", "Live in Front of a Studio Audience: The Facts of Life and Diff'rent Strokes", and "Mass".