Ginette McDonald - Actor Profile

Ginette McDonald

Acting
Updated: Apr 14, 2026
7Total Films
6.2 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 18, 1952

About Ginette McDonald

Ginette Denise McDonald is a New Zealand actor, and television producer and director, best known for her comedic alter ego, "Lyn of Tawa".

Known For: Acting

Ginette McDonald Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Ginette McDonald reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 7 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Ginette McDonald's work falls within the Horror genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 0% of Ginette McDonald'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 The Rule of Jenny Pen, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Ginette McDonald Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Ginette McDonald's career based on audience ratings.

★6.2
The Rule of Jenny Pen (2025) movie poster
★6.2

The Rule of Jenny Pen: Confined to a secluded rest home and trapped within his stroke-ridden body, a former Judge must stop an elderly psychopa

The Rule of Jenny Pen

2025•Horror
★5.7
Grafted (2024) movie poster
★5.7

Grafted: When an awkward but brilliant Chinese student wins a scholarship into a prestigious New Zealand University, she finds a

Grafted

2024•Horror
★0.0
New Zild - The Story of New Zealand English (2005) movie poster
★0.0

New Zild - The Story of New Zealand English: Oft-derided across the dutch for its vowel-mangling pronunciation (sex fush'n'chups anyone?) and too fast-paced for tour

New Zild - The Story of New Zealand English

2005•Documentary
★0.0
Kidnapped (2005) movie poster
★0.0

Kidnapped: 15-year-old Davie Balfour is poised to receive a vast inheritance when he's lured onto a cargo ship, knocked unconscious

Kidnapped

2005•Action
★0.0
Who Laughs Last? (2006) movie poster
★0.0

Who Laughs Last?: This Artsville documentary profiles Roger Hall, New Zealand’s most successful playwright. Three decades after Hall's ear

Who Laughs Last?

2006•Documentary

Full Filmography

Every movie Ginette McDonald has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 FARM Jeanie Flop Similar →
2025 The Rule of Jenny Pen Sally Pile Average Similar →
2024 Grafted Sheryl Average Similar →
2006 Who Laughs Last? Herself Flop Similar →
2005 New Zild - The Story of New Zealand English Lyn of Tawa Flop Similar →
2005 Kidnapped Weaver Woman Flop Similar →
1976 Sweeping Plains Jill Flop Similar →

Ginette McDonald - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Ginette McDonald?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ginette McDonald is "The Rule of Jenny Pen" with a rating of 6.2/10.

How many movies has Ginette McDonald acted in?

Ginette McDonald has been featured in at least 7 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Ginette McDonald?

Other notable films include "Grafted", "New Zild - The Story of New Zealand English", and "Kidnapped".

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