
Heather Lawless
ActingAbout Heather Lawless
Heather Lawless is an American actress, comedian, and voice actress Lawless was born in Georgia, and raised in the Great Smoky Mountains of North Carolina. She graduated from the University of Georgia She began her career as a comedian, performing stand-up comedy at The Comedy Store in Los Angeles, and has performed on tour with Flight of The Conchords, Zach Galifianakis, David Cross, and The Comedians of Comedy. She was featured on the Comedy Central series Premium Blend and on the Comedy Central DVD/CD set Invite Them Up. She has performed lead roles in The Heart, She Holler, The Campaign, Be Kind Rewind, and the Adult Swim animated series Xavier: Renegade Angel. She also portrays Permanently Preggy Peggy on MTV's Wonder Showzen, Dottie on Stone Quackers, and Jenna Bilzerian on the Netflix original series Big Mouth playing the mother of Jay. Other roles have included Comedy Central's Speed Freaks, AMC's Life Coach with Cheri Oteri, That Crook'd 'Sipp, and Freaknik: The Musical, and a recurring spot on At Home with Amy Sedaris.
Heather Lawless Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Heather Lawless reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 11 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Heather Lawless's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 18% of Heather Lawless'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 Book Club, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Heather Lawless Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Heather Lawless's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Heather Lawless has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | The Rainbow Bridge | Dr. Bailey Picadillo | Flop | Similar → |
| 2023 | First Time Female Director | Ellen the Zoomer Driver | Flop | Similar → |
| 2023 | Showing Up | Marlene | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Frankenstein's Monster's Monster, Frankenstein | Doctor | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Hike | Herself | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | Bev | Bev's Mom (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Goodbye to All That | Lara | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Campaign | Diane | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Freaknik: The Musical | (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Be Kind Rewind | Sherry | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Book Club | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
Heather Lawless - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Heather Lawless?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Heather Lawless is "Book Club" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Heather Lawless acted in?
Heather Lawless has been featured in at least 11 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Heather Lawless?
Other notable films include "Freaknik: The Musical", "Be Kind Rewind", and "Showing Up".




