Holly Near - Actor Profile

Holly Near

Acting
Updated: Apr 19, 2026
16Total Films
7.2 Highest Rated
Born: Jun 6, 1949
Birth Place: Ukiah, California, USA

About Holly Near

Holly Near is an American singer-songwriter, actress, teacher, and activist.

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

Holly Near Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Holly Near reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 16 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 25% of Holly Near'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 Weavers: Wasn't That a Time, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Holly Near Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Holly Near's career based on audience ratings.

★7.2
The Weavers: Wasn't That a Time (1982) movie poster
★7.2

The Weavers: Wasn't That a Time: Documentary about the blacklisted folk group The Weavers, and the events leading up to their triumphant return to Carneg

The Weavers: Wasn't That a Time

1982•Documentary
★6.9
Dogfight (1991) movie poster
★6.9

Dogfight: In the fall of 1963, Eddie Birdlace is an 18-year-old Marine Corps volunteer who is about to ship out with three of his

Dogfight

1991•Drama
★6.7
Minnie and Moskowitz (1971) movie poster
★6.7

Minnie and Moskowitz: Depressed and jaded after being dumped by her married boyfriend, aging beauty Minnie Moore wonders if she'll ever find l

Minnie and Moskowitz

1971•Romance
★6.5
Slaughterhouse-Five (1972) movie poster
★6.5

Slaughterhouse-Five: Billy Pilgrim, a veteran of the Second World War, finds himself mysteriously detached from time, so that he is able to t

Slaughterhouse-Five

1972•Drama
★6.1
FTA (1972) movie poster
★6.1

FTA: A documentary about a political troupe headed by actors Jane Fonda and Donald Sutherland which traveled to towns near mi

FTA

1972•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Holly Near has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2019 Holly Near: Singing for Our Lives Self Flop Similar →
2002 Radical Harmonies Self Flop Similar →
1998 Heartwood Lucille Burris Flop Similar →
1991 Dogfight Rose Sr. Hit Similar →
1991 The Changer: A Record of the Times Self Flop Similar →
1984 Woody Guthrie: Hard Travelin' Self Flop Similar →
1983 Gotta Make This Journey: Sweet Honey in The Rock Self Flop Similar →
1982 The Weavers: Wasn't That a Time Self Hit Similar →
1981 See What I Say Herself Average Similar →
1979 Gay March on Washington Self Flop Similar →
1972 FTA Self Average Similar →
1972 Slaughterhouse-Five Barbara Hit Similar →
1971 Minnie and Moskowitz Irish Hit Similar →
1971 The Todd Killings Norma Flop Similar →
1970 The Magic Garden of Stanley Sweetheart Fran Flop Similar →
1969 Angel, Angel, Down We Go Tara Nicole Steele Flop Similar →

Holly Near - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Holly Near?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Holly Near is "The Weavers: Wasn't That a Time" with a rating of 7.2/10.

How many movies has Holly Near acted in?

Holly Near has been featured in at least 16 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Holly Near?

Other notable films include "Dogfight", "Minnie and Moskowitz", and "Slaughterhouse-Five".

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