Adrienne Barbeau
ActingAbout Adrienne Barbeau
Adrienne Jo Barbeau (born June 11, 1945) is an American actress, singer and the author of three books. Barbeau came to prominence in the 1970s as Broadway's original Rizzo in the musical Grease, and as Carol Traynor, the divorced daughter of Maude Findlay (played by Beatrice Arthur) in the sitcom Maude. In the early 1980s Barbeau was a sex symbol, starring in several horror and science fiction films, including The Fog, Creepshow, Swamp Thing, and Escape from New York. During the 1990s, she became known for providing the voice of Catwoman on Batman: The Animated Series and subsequent Batman cartoon series. In the 2000s, she appeared in the HBO series Carnivàle as Ruthie the snake dancer.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Adrienne Barbeau 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: Horror
The majority of Adrienne Barbeau's filmography leans towards the Horror 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 54% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Adrienne Barbeau remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Complacent, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Adrienne Barbeau Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Adrienne Barbeau's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Adrienne Barbeau.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Demon Detective | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Watchmen: Chapter II | Sally Jupiter / Police Dispatcher (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Watchmen: Chapter I | Sally Jupiter / Silk Spectre / TV Broadcaster (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Hustlers Take All | Priscilla | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Oddities | Susan | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | In Search of Darkness: Part III | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | 1982: Greatest Geek Year Ever! | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Catwoman: The Feline Femme Fatale | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Curious George: Go West, Go Wild | Ginny's Mom (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | Little Willy | Adrienne | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | For the Love of Jessee | Katharyn | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Gates of Darkness | Rosemary | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Apple Seed | Jolene | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Swell | Dr. Shields | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Big Legend | Rita Laird | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Tales of Halloween | The Radio DJ | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Divine Access | Catherine | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | The Memory Book | Sarah | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Argo | Nina / Serksi the Gallactic Witch | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Complacent | Judy Sanderson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Celebrity Nude Revue: Easy 80's Volume 1 | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Bring Me the Head of Lance Henriksen | Adrienne | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Alice Jacobs Is Dead | Alice Jacobs | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Just Desserts: The Making of 'Creepshow' | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Christmas Do-Over | Trudi | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Big John | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Many Faces of Catwoman | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | John Carpenter: The Man and His Movies | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Tales from the Mist: Inside 'The Fog' | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island | Simone (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Judge Dredd | Voice of Central Computer (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Sailor Moon | Queen Beryl / Queen Serenity (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Demolition Man | Main Frame Computer (voice, uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Father Hood | Celeste | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Queen Esther | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Two Evil Eyes | Jessica Valdemar | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Easter Story | Mary Magdalene (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Ultraman: The Adventure Begins | Beth O'Brien | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Back to School | Vanessa | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Creepshow | Wilma Northrup (segment "The Crate") | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Thing | Computer (voice) (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Cannonball Run | Marcie | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Escape from New York | Maggie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Tourist | Barbara Huggins | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Fog | Stevie Wayne | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Darker Side of Terror | Margaret Corwin | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Someone's Watching Me! | Sophie | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Crash of Flight 401 | Veronica Daniels | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Having Babies | Allie Duggin | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Great Houdinis | Daisy White | Average | Similar → |
Adrienne Barbeau - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Adrienne Barbeau?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Adrienne Barbeau is "Complacent" with a rating of 9.4/10.
How many movies has Adrienne Barbeau acted in?
Adrienne Barbeau has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Adrienne Barbeau?
Other notable films include "Hustlers Take All", "Catwoman: The Feline Femme Fatale", and "The Thing".