Brenda Wehle - Actor Profile

Brenda Wehle

Acting
Updated: Apr 18, 2026
15Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jun 28, 1946
Birth Place: Washington, District of Columbia, USA

Brenda Wehle Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Brenda Wehle reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 15 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 53% of Brenda Wehle'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 American Beauty, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Brenda Wehle Movies Ranked

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

★8.0
American Beauty (1999) movie poster
★8.0

American Beauty: Lester Burnham, a depressed suburban father in a mid-life crisis, decides to turn his hectic life around after developin

American Beauty

1999•Drama
★7.2
Bug (2002) movie poster
★7.2

Bug: A small boy squashing an insect sets in motion a series of events, large and small, that include a lost restaurant reser

Bug

2002•Comedy
★7.1
St. Vincent (2014) movie poster
★7.1

St. Vincent: A young boy whose parents just divorced finds an unlikely friend and mentor in the misanthropic, bawdy, hedonistic, war

St. Vincent

2014•Comedy
★7.0
Plainsong (2004) movie poster
★7.0

Plainsong: Tom Guthrie, a high school history teacher, is faced with raising two young sons after his wife leaves him. Maggie Jones

Plainsong

2004•Drama
★7.0
Kill Your Darlings (2013) movie poster
★7.0

Kill Your Darlings: A murder in 1944 draws together the great poets of the beat generation: Allen Ginsberg, Jack Kerouac and William Burroug

Kill Your Darlings

2013•Drama

Full Filmography

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2018 Woman Walks Ahead Anna Maria Valentine (uncredited) Hit Similar →
2017 XX Principal Jenks (segment "Her Only Living Son") Flop Similar →
2014 St. Vincent Judge Reynolds Hit Similar →
2014 Winter's Tale Governess Average Similar →
2013 Kill Your Darlings Permissions Librarian Hit Similar →
2010 Let Me In Principal Hit Similar →
2010 Goldstar, Ohio Carole Hoffman Flop Similar →
2004 Plainsong Janine Hit Similar →
2003 The Velveteen Rabbit Nana Average Similar →
2003 Path to War Juanita Roberts Hit Similar →
2002 Bug Ms. Chambers Hit Similar →
2000 Attention Shoppers Rita Flop Similar →
1999 American Beauty Sale House Woman #4 Super Hit Similar →
1998 Soldier Hawkins Average Similar →
N/A No Experience Necessary Agatha Booker Flop Similar →

Brenda Wehle - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Brenda Wehle?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Brenda Wehle is "American Beauty" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Brenda Wehle acted in?

Brenda Wehle has been featured in at least 15 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Brenda Wehle?

Other notable films include "Bug", "St. Vincent", and "Plainsong".

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