Brenda Kendall - Actor Profile

Brenda Kendall

Acting
Updated: Apr 12, 2026
12Total Films
7.4 Highest Rated
Born: Jun 26, 1949
Birth Place: Melbourne, Australia

Brenda Kendall Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Brenda Kendall reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 12 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Brenda Kendall's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 25% of Brenda Kendall'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 Braindead, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Brenda Kendall Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Brenda Kendall's career based on audience ratings.

★7.4
Braindead (1992) movie poster
★7.4

Braindead: When a Sumatran rat-monkey bites Lionel Cosgrove's mother, she's transformed into a zombie and begins killing (and trans

Braindead

1992•Horror
★7.0
An Angel at My Table (1990) movie poster
★7.0

An Angel at My Table: Based on the autobiographical work of New Zealand writer Janet Frame, this production depicts the author at various stag

An Angel at My Table

1990•Drama
★6.5
Out of the Blue (2006) movie poster
★6.5

Out of the Blue: Ordinary people find extraordinary courage in the face of madness. On 13–14 November 1990 that madness came to Aramoana,

Out of the Blue

2006•Drama
★5.0
Safe House (2012) movie poster
★5.0

Safe House: Safe House is the story of a struggle for survival in an unfamiliar and threatening world, based on the true life experi

Safe House

2012•Crime
★4.5
Lawless: Dead Evidence (2001) movie poster
★4.5

Lawless: Dead Evidence: A killer thought behind bars is killing again. It's up to John Lawless (Kevin Smith) and Jodie Keane (Angelina Dotchin)

Lawless: Dead Evidence

2001•Crime

Full Filmography

Every movie Brenda Kendall has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2026 Mum, I'm Alien Pregnant Karen Flop Similar →
2017 Sybil's Psychic Hotline Con Flop Similar →
2012 Safe House Dotty Flop Similar →
2006 Out of the Blue Garry Holden's Mother Hit Similar →
2001 Lawless: Beyond Justice Pat (uncredited) Flop Similar →
2001 Lawless: Dead Evidence Pat Flop Similar →
1999 Nightmare Man Riat Bowman Flop Similar →
1998 Memory & Desire Jeanette Flop Similar →
1992 Braindead Nurse McTavish Hit Similar →
1990 An Angel at My Table Miss Botting Hit Similar →
1989 Zilch Tolls supervisor Flop Similar →
1989 Thunderbox - Flop Similar →

Brenda Kendall - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Brenda Kendall?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Brenda Kendall is "Braindead" with a rating of 7.4/10.

How many movies has Brenda Kendall acted in?

Brenda Kendall has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Brenda Kendall?

Other notable films include "An Angel at My Table", "Out of the Blue", and "Safe House".

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