Mary Lynn Rajskub
ActingAbout Mary Lynn Rajskub
Mary Lynn Rajskub (born June 22, 1971) is an American actress and comedian, best known for her roles as Chloe O'Brian on the Fox action-thriller 24, Norah in The Tomorrow War, Theresa in Night School, Erin Roberts on the Starz series The Girlfriend Experience, Captain Davis in The Kings of Summer, Bridget Bay in Safety Not Guaranteed, Sarah in Julie & Julia, Lynn in Sunshine Cleaning, Janet Stone in Firewall, Reena Giuliani in Legally Blonde 2, Elizabeth Egan in Punch-Drunk Love, Dorothea in Sweet Home Alabama, and Zelmina in Dude, Where's My Car?. She has also had recurring roles as Lorraine Fuisz on the Hulu series The Dropout, Genevieve Mirren-Carter on Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Goldie on Californication, and Gail the Snail on the FX series It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Mary Lynn Rajskub reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Mary Lynn Rajskub's filmography leans towards the Comedy 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 34% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Mary Lynn Rajskub remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Showing Up, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Mary Lynn Rajskub Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Mary Lynn Rajskub's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Mary Lynn Rajskub.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Shell | Casting Director | Flop | Similar → |
| 2025 | Daniel's Gotta Die | Mia Powell | Flop | Similar → |
| 2023 | Dashing Through the Snow | Mary | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Please Baby Please | Lois | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | Scooby-Doo, Where Are You Now! | Producer Bryn | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | The Tomorrow War | Norah | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Hero Mode | Laura | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | Too Late | Gina Obispo | Flop | Similar → |
| 2020 | Dinner in America | Connie | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | A World Away | Principal Garcia | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Cold Brook | Rachel | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | How High 2 | Ana Cheever | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Benjamin | Jeanette | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | Night School | Theresa | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | In Search of Fellini | Kerri | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Wilson | Jodie | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | The Last Laugh | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Sex, Death and Bowling | Kim Wells | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | All-Stars | Tina Travanti | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Jason Nash Is Married | Erica Savage | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Play Nice | Ellen Bell | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Showing Up | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Kings of Summer | Captain Davis | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Safety Not Guaranteed | Bridget | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Julie & Julia | Sarah | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Sunshine Cleaning | Lynn | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Humble Pie | Peggy Orbison | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Little Miss Sunshine | Pageant Assistant Pam | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Grilled | Renee | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Firewall | Janet Stone | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Mysterious Skin | Avalyn Friesen | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Helter Skelter | Lynette 'Squeaky' Fromme | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Weezer: Video Capture Device - Treasures from the Vault 1991-2002 | Pizza Delivery Girl ("The Good Life") | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde | Reena Giuliani | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Claustrophobia | Grace | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Punch-Drunk Love | Elizabeth Egan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Sweet Home Alabama | Dorothea | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Run Ronnie Run | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Storytelling | Melinda | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | The Anniversary Party | Mary-Lynn | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | The Girls Guitar Club | Mary Lynn | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Dude, Where's My Car? | Zelmina | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Sunset Strip | Eileen | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Road Trip | Blind Brenda | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Man on the Moon | Friday's Mary | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Magnolia | Janet (Frank's Assistant) (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Thin Pink Line | Suzy Smokestack | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Bury Me in Kern County | Amanda | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Who's the Caboose? | Cheeseball | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Truth About Cats & Dogs | Female Radio Caller (voice) | Average | Similar → |
Mary Lynn Rajskub - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Mary Lynn Rajskub?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Mary Lynn Rajskub is "Showing Up" with a rating of 9.2/10.
How many movies has Mary Lynn Rajskub acted in?
Mary Lynn Rajskub has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Mary Lynn Rajskub?
Other notable films include "Weezer: Video Capture Device - Treasures from the Vault 1991-2002", "Scooby-Doo, Where Are You Now!", and "Magnolia".