Frances Fisher
ActingAbout Frances Fisher
Frances Fisher (born 11 May 1952) is a British-born American actress. She is best known for her roles as Strawberry Alice, the madame prostitute in Unforgiven (1992), directed by Clint Eastwood; and Ruth DeWitt Bukater, the mother of Kate Winslet's character in Titanic (1997); directed by James Cameron. Both films won the Academy Award for Best Picture. She is also known for her roles as Jane Crawford on the HBO series Watchmen, Mary Windsor in The Lincoln Lawyer, Evelyn Nolan (John Nolan's mother) on CBS's The Rookie, Barbara Schoenberg in Woman in Gold, Gwen in You're Not You, Lucille Langston on ABC's scifi drama Resurrection, Maggie Stryder in The Host (2013), Nicole Farmington on ABC's scifi drama Touch, Blanche Tipton on CBS's A Gifted Man, Elaine Flowers in The Kingdom (2007), The Mother on BBC's Torchwood, Eva Thorne on Syfy's Eureka, Connie Walsh in House of Sand and Fog, Sara Miller in Laws of Attraction, Junie in Gone in 60 Seconds, Donna Garcia in Striptease, Angie in FOX's Strange Luck, June in L.A. Story, and Rochelle Bossetti in Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Frances Fisher 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: Drama
The majority of Frances Fisher'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 60% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Frances Fisher remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Last Take: Rust and the Story of Halyna, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Frances Fisher Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Frances Fisher's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Frances Fisher.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Wrong Paris | Birdie | Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | Rust | Evelyn Basset | Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | Last Take: Rust and the Story of Halyna | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | The King Tide | Faye | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Titanic: Stories from the Heart | Self / Ruth DeWitt Bukater (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Reptile | Camille Grady | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | This Is Not a War Story | Dora Casale | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | Awake | Doris | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | Holidate | Elaine | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Run the Race | Louise | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Shrimp | Marie | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Marrying Mr. Darcy | Violet Darcy | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | An American Girl Story - Melody 1963: Love Has to Win | Miss Abbot | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Woman in Gold | Barbara Schoenberg | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | You're Not You | Gwen | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Red Wing | Momma B | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Host | Maggie Stryder | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Any Day Now | Judge Meyerson | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Seven Year Hitch | Mrs. Von Hoffman | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Reflections on Titanic | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Beverly Hills Chihuahua 3: Viva la Fiesta! | Amelia Jones | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen | (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | The Lincoln Lawyer | Mary Windsor | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Jolene | Cindy | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Janie Jones | Lily | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Backyard Wedding | Eleanor Tyler | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | The Perfect Game | Betty | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | In the Valley of Elah | Evie | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Kingdom | Elaine Flowers | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Sex and Death 101 | Hope Hartlight (#80) | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | House of Sand and Fog | Connie Walsh | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Blue Car | Delia | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Passion and Prejudice | Dr. Gwen Barry | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | The Rising Place | Virginia Wilder | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Gone in Sixty Seconds | Junie | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Audrey Hepburn Story | Ella van Heemstra | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | True Crime | Cecilia Nussbaum | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Titanic | Ruth DeWitt Bukater | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Wild America | Agnes Stouffer | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | The Stars Fell on Henrietta | Cora Day | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Clint Eastwood: The Man from Malpaso | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Unforgiven | Strawberry Alice | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | L.A. Story | June | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael | Rochelle Bossetti | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | A Promise to Keep | Sara | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Sudie and Simpson | Mrs. Marge Allen | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Cold Sassy Tree | Loma Williams | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Lost Angels | Judith Loftis | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Hello Actors Studio | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Big | Billy's Mother (Extended Version) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
Frances Fisher - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Frances Fisher?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Frances Fisher is "Last Take: Rust and the Story of Halyna" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Frances Fisher acted in?
Frances Fisher has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Frances Fisher?
Other notable films include "Passion and Prejudice", "Unforgiven", and "Titanic".