
Beth Grant
ActingAbout Beth Grant
Beth Grant (born September 18, 1949) is an American actress. She is known for often playing characters who are conservatives, religious zealots or sticklers for rules. She has appeared in dozens of films, including Rain Man, Speed; To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar; Love Field; Donnie Darko; A Time to Kill; Little Miss Sunshine; Child's Play 2; Daltry Calhoun; City Slickers 2; Don't Tell Her It's Me; Matchstick Men; Factory Girl; The Wizard; Sordid Lives; The Rookie; All About Steve; No Country for Old Men, Crazy Heart, and Rango. Grant has also appeared in many TV shows, including Everwood; Delta; The Golden Girls; Malcolm in the Middle; The X-Files; Friends; CSI; Six Feet Under; Wonderfalls; My Name Is Earl; Yes, Dear; King of the Hill; The Office; Angel; Judging Amy; Jericho; Sordid Lives: The Series; Criminal Minds, Sabrina The Teenage Witch; True Blood; How I Met Your Mother; and The Mentalist. Grant was born in Gadsden, Alabama, and is an alumna of East Carolina University. She is married to actor Michael Chieffo with whom she has one child. Grant played the same character, Marianne Marie Beetle, in the short-lived show Wonderfalls and Pushing Daisies, both created by Bryan Fuller. Description above from the Wikipedia article Beth Grant, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Beth Grant 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: Drama
The majority of Beth Grant'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 68% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Beth Grant remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in No Country for Old Men, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Beth Grant Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Beth Grant's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Beth Grant.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Doc of Chucky | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Amsterdam | Mrs. Dillenbeck | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | Wander Darkly | Patty | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | Words on Bathroom Walls | Sister Catherine | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Tiny Mammals | Narrator | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Lucky | Elaine | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | The Labyrinth | Betsy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Jackie | Lady Bird Johnson | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Great Plains | Tess | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Just Before I Go | Mrs. Lawrence | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | The Bridge Partner | Mattie Whalen | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Faults | Evelyn | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Bad Words | Bedazzled Judge | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Mockingbird Lane | Marie | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | La Classe américaine | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Life of Lemon | Phyllis | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | The Artist | Peppy's Maid | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Hollywood to Dollywood | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Rango | Bonnie (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Crazy Heart | Jo Ann | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | No Country for Old Men | Carla Jean's Mother | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Welcome to Paradise | Frances Loren | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Factory Girl | Julia Warhol | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Flags of Our Fathers | Mother Gagnon | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Little Miss Sunshine | Nancy Jenkins | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | #1 Fan: A Darkomentary | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Mystery Woman: Mystery Weekend | Angela | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Matchstick Men | Laundry Lady | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Rookie | Olline | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Rock Star | Mrs. Cole | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Pearl Harbor | Motherly Secretary | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Murder, She Wrote: The Last Free Man | Louisa Ashland | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | The Rising Place | Melvina Pou | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Donnie Darko | Kitty Farmer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Sordid Lives | Sissy Hickey | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Dance with Me | Lovejoy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Lawn Dogs | Trent's Mother | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | A Time to Kill | Cora Mae Cobb | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Norma Jean & Marilyn | Grace Goddard | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar | Loretta | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Safe | Becky (Auditorium Speaker) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Lieberman in Love | Linda Baker | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Speed | Helen | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Love Field | Hazel | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Child's Play 2 | Miss Kettlewell | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael | Lillian Logerfield | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Flatliners | Housewife | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | The Wizard | Diner Manager | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Rain Man | Mother at Farm House | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Deadly Care | Madge | Average | Similar → |
Beth Grant - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Beth Grant?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Beth Grant is "No Country for Old Men" with a rating of 7.9/10.
How many movies has Beth Grant acted in?
Beth Grant has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Beth Grant?
Other notable films include "Donnie Darko", "Rain Man", and "Words on Bathroom Walls".




