Ellen Albertini Dow
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Ellen Rose Albertini Dow (November 16, 1913 – May 4, 2015) was an American film and television character actress and drama coach. She portrayed feisty old ladies and may be best known as the rapping grandmother Rosie in The Wedding Singer (1998), performing "Rappers Delight". Dow's other film roles include elderly lady Mary Cleary who "outs" her grandson in Wedding Crashers, Disco Dottie in 54, the recipient of Christopher Lloyd's character's slapstick in Radioland Murders and a choir nun in Sister Act. She was best known to small screen audiences for her guest appearances on sitcom The Golden Girls. Description above from the Wikipedia article Ellen Albertini Dow,licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Ellen Albertini Dow Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Ellen Albertini Dow reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 27 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Ellen Albertini Dow's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 19% of Ellen Albertini Dow'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 Patch Adams, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Ellen Albertini Dow Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Ellen Albertini Dow's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Ellen Albertini Dow has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Frank the Bastard | Dora | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Not Another Not Another Movie | Rose | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | The Invited | Natalie Shaw | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Without a Paddle: Nature's Calling | Mrs. Bessler | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Blue Hour | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Fat Girls | Mildred | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Wedding Crashers | Grandma Mary Cleary | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Annie's Point | Louise Tette | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Eight Crazy Nights | See's Candies Box (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Longshot | Ms. Fleisher | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Road Trip | Barry's Grandma | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Ready to Rumble | Mrs. MacKenzie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Patch Adams | Aggie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | 54 | Disco Dottie | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Carnival of Souls | Mrs. Meltzer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Wedding Singer | Rosie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Problem Child 3 | Lila Duvane | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Radioland Murders | Organist | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit | Choir Nun | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Sister Act | Choir Nun | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Memoirs of an Invisible Man | Mrs. Coulson | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Space Case | Betsy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Blood and Concrete | Old Lady | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | My Blue Heaven | Nun | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Going to the Chapel | Grandma Haldane | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Munchies | Little Old Lady | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | American Drive-In | Allison | Flop | Similar → |
Ellen Albertini Dow - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Ellen Albertini Dow?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ellen Albertini Dow is "Patch Adams" with a rating of 7.3/10.
How many movies has Ellen Albertini Dow acted in?
Ellen Albertini Dow has been featured in at least 27 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Ellen Albertini Dow?
Other notable films include "The Blue Hour", "The Wedding Singer", and "Sister Act".