Frances Sternhagen
ActingAbout Frances Sternhagen
Frances Hussey Sternhagen (January 13, 1930 – November 27, 2023) was an American actress. Sternhagen appeared on and off Broadway, in movies, and on TV beginning in the 1950s, won a Tony, and was nominated for three Primetime Emmy Awards.
Frances Sternhagen Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Frances Sternhagen reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 47 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Frances Sternhagen's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 23% of Frances Sternhagen'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 To Live Again, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Frances Sternhagen Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Frances Sternhagen's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Frances Sternhagen has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | And So It Goes | Claire | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Pearl | Pearl | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Dolphin Tale | Gloria Forrest | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Julie & Julia | Irma Rombauer | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | When Darkness Came: The Making of 'The Mist' | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Mist | Irene Reppler | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Jessica Tandy: Theatre Legend to Screen Star | Self - Actress | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Misery Loves Company | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Highway | Mrs. Murray | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Laramie Project | Marge Murray | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Curtain Call | Amy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | To Live Again | Constance Holmes | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Con | Hadabelle | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Reunion | Tobie Yates | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Vault of Horror I | Effie Gluckman (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Labor of Love: The Arlette Schweitzer Story | Mary Rafferty | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | The Donner Party | voice | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Raising Cain | Dr. Lynn Waldheim | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | She Woke Up | Noelle DuVausant | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Doc Hollywood | Lillian, Welcoming Committee | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Golden Years | Gina Williams | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Coney Island | (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Misery | Virginia | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Sibling Rivalry | Rose Turner | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Sanford Meisner: The American Theatre's Best Kept Secret | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Follow Your Heart | Cloe Sixbury | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Communion | Dr. Janet Duffy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | See You in the Morning | Neenie | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Bright Lights, Big City | Clara | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Once Again | Esther | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | Resting Place | Eudora McCallister | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Dining Room | Various | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | Prototype | Dorothy Forrester | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Romantic Comedy | Blanche Dailey | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | Independence Day | Carla Taylor | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Outland | Dr. Lazarus | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg | Mary Richards | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Mother and Daughter: The Loving War | Mrs. Lloyd | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | Starting Over | Marva Potter | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Who'll Save Our Children? | Nellie Henderson | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Fedora | Miss Balfour | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Enemies | Paulina | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | Two People | Mrs. McCluskey | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Rimers of Eldritch | Wilma Atkins | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Hospital | Mrs. Cushing | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Up the Down Staircase | Charlotte Wolf, School Librarian | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Soldier in Love | Abigail | Flop | Similar → |
Frances Sternhagen - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Frances Sternhagen?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Frances Sternhagen is "To Live Again" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Frances Sternhagen acted in?
Frances Sternhagen has been featured in at least 47 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Frances Sternhagen?
Other notable films include "When Darkness Came: The Making of 'The Mist'", "Misery", and "Up the Down Staircase".