Eleanor Zee

Acting

Freshness: Jan 22, 2026

20Total Films

7.6 Highest Rated

Born: Feb 18, 1931

About Eleanor Zee

Eleanor Zee (February 18, 1931) is an American actress. She is known for What's Up, Doc? (1972), Funny People (2009), and Opening Night (1977), and was a frequent collaborator of John Cassavetes.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Eleanor Zee reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 20 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Eleanor Zee'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 30% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Eleanor Zee remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Opening Night, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Eleanor Zee Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Eleanor Zee's career based on audience ratings.

★7.6

★7.6

Opening Night: Actress Myrtle Gordon is a functioning alcoholic who is a few days from the opening night of her latest play, concerning

Opening Night

1977•Drama

★7.5

Victims for Victims: The Theresa Saldana Story (1984) movie poster

★7.5

Victims for Victims: The Theresa Saldana Story: Before stalking was a well-known crime in North America, there was Theresa Saldana's story. A drifter from the U.K., Art

Victims for Victims: The Theresa Saldana Story

1984•Drama

★7.4

★7.4

What's Up, Doc?: The accidental mix-up of four identical plaid overnight bags leads to a series of increasingly wild and wacky situations

What's Up, Doc?

1972•Comedy

★6.7

★6.7

Husbands: A common friend's sudden death brings three men, married with children, to reconsider their lives and ultimately leave t

Husbands

1970•Comedy

★6.6

★6.6

Breakin': A struggling young dancer joins forces with two breakdancers and together they become a street sensation.

Breakin'

1984•Music

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Eleanor Zee.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2009	Funny People	George's Mom	Average	Similar →
1994	Dream Lover	Nurse	Average	Similar →
1989	Big Man on Campus	Professor	Average	Similar →
1984	Victims for Victims: The Theresa Saldana Story	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1984	Breakin'	Judge	Hit	Similar →
1983	Ghost Dancing	Jailer	Flop	Similar →
1982	I'm Dancing as Fast as I Can	Emmy Presenter	Average	Similar →
1980	First Family	Hysterical Woman	Flop	Similar →
1980	Seed of Innocence	Teacher	Flop	Similar →
1980	Blood Beach	Mrs. Selden	Flop	Similar →
1979	The Ordeal of Patty Hearst	Landlady	Average	Similar →
1978	Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band	Mrs. Henderson	Flop	Similar →
1977	Opening Night	Sylvia Stein	Super Hit	Similar →
1977	A Killing Affair	Miss Slauson	Flop	Similar →
1975	One of Our Own	Mavis Porter	Flop	Similar →
1973	She Lives!	Cashier	Average	Similar →
1972	Portnoy's Complaint	Woman in Hospital Bed	Flop	Similar →
1972	What's Up, Doc?	Banquet Receptionist	Hit	Similar →
1971	Minnie and Moskowitz	Mrs. Grass	Hit	Similar →
1970	Husbands	Mrs. Hines	Hit	Similar →

Eleanor Zee - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Eleanor Zee?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Eleanor Zee is "Opening Night" with a rating of 7.6/10.

How many movies has Eleanor Zee acted in?

Eleanor Zee has been featured in at least 20 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Eleanor Zee?

Other notable films include "Victims for Victims: The Theresa Saldana Story", "What's Up, Doc?", and "Husbands".