Elizabeth Marvel
ActingAbout Elizabeth Marvel
Elizabeth Marvel (born November 27, 1969) is an American actress. Her most prominent roles include Det. Nancy Parras on The District, Solicitor General Heather Dunbar on House of Cards, and President Elizabeth Keane on Homeland. Film roles include Burn After Reading; Synecdoche, New York; True Grit; Lincoln; and The Meyerowitz Stories.
Elizabeth Marvel Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Elizabeth Marvel reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 37 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Elizabeth Marvel's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 35% of Elizabeth Marvel'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 Gifted, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Elizabeth Marvel Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Elizabeth Marvel's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Elizabeth Marvel has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Disclosure Day | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2026 | Run Amok | Nancy | Flop | Similar → |
| 2025 | G20 | Treasury Secretary Joanna Worth | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | The Color Purple | Miss Millie | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | With/In Volume 2 | (segment "In the Air") | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | Being Dead | Celice Adkins | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | All the Little Things We Kill | Deb Anderson | Flop | Similar → |
| 2020 | News of the World | Mrs. Gannett | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Swallow | Katherine Conrad | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Dark Waters | Dr. Karen Frank (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Native Son | Mrs. Dalton | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Land of Steady Habits | Sophie | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected) | Jean Meyerowitz | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Easy Living | Abby | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | Gifted | Gloria Davis | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | The Phenom | June Epland | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | The Congressman | Rae Blanchard | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Consumed | Connie Conway | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Aloha | Launch Announcer | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | A Most Violent Year | Mrs. Rose | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Hyde Park on Hudson | Missy | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Lincoln | Mrs. Jolly | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Bourne Legacy | Dr. Connie Dowd | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Somewhere Tonight | Martha | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | True Grit | 40-Year-Old Mattie | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | The Other Woman | Pia | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Holy Rollers | Elka Gold | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Goldstar, Ohio | Edie Deyarmin | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | A Dog Year | Margo | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Guitar | Ma Wilder | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Synecdoche, New York | Warehouse Realtor | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Burn After Reading | Sandy Pfarrer | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind Little Women | Louisa May Alcott | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Pretty Bird | Tonya Honeycutt | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Dying Gaul | Kelli | Average | Similar → |
| N/A | Devoted | Kay | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | The Life and Deaths of Wilson Shedd | - | Flop | Similar → |
Elizabeth Marvel - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Elizabeth Marvel?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Elizabeth Marvel is "Gifted" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Elizabeth Marvel acted in?
Elizabeth Marvel has been featured in at least 37 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Elizabeth Marvel?
Other notable films include "Synecdoche, New York", "Dark Waters", and "True Grit".