Hope Lange
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Hope Lange (November 28, 1933 – December 19, 2003) was an American film, stage, and television actress. Lange was nominated for the Best Supporting Actress Golden Globe and the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal of Selena Cross in the 1957 film Peyton Place. In 1969 and 1970, she won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for her role as Carolyn Muir in the sitcom The Ghost & Mrs. Muir. Description above from the Wikipedia article Hope Lange, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Hope Lange Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Hope Lange reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 40 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Hope Lange's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 28% of Hope Lange'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 Prodigal, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Hope Lange Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Hope Lange's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Hope Lange has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Blue Velvet: The Lost Footage | Mrs. Williams | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Before He Wakes | Helen Rawlings | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Frank Capra's American Dream | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Just Cause | Libby Prentiss | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Clear and Present Danger | Senator Mayo | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Message from Nam | Marjorie Wilson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Cooperstown | Cassie Willette | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Dead Before Dawn | Virginia DeSilva | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Tune in Tomorrow... | Margaret Quince | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Ford: The Man and the Machine | Clara Ford | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Blue Velvet | Mrs. Williams | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge | Cheryl Walsh | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Private Sessions | Mrs. Coles | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | I Am The Cheese | Betty Farmer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | The Prodigal | Anne Stuart | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Natalie - A Tribute to a Very Special Lady | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Pleasure Palace | Madelaine Calvert | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Day Christ Died | Claudia | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Like Normal People | Roz Meyers | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Love Boat II | Elaine Palmer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Secret Night Caller | Pat Durant | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Fer-de-Lance | Elaine Wedell | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Death Wish | Joanna Kersey | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | I Love You...Good-bye | Karen Chandler | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | The 500 Pound Jerk | Karen Walsh | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | That Certain Summer | Janet Salter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Crowhaven Farm | Maggie Porter | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Jigsaw | Helen Atterbury | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Love is a Ball | Millicent 'Millie' Mehaffey | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | Marilyn | archive footage | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | Cyrano De Bergerac | Roxanne | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | Pocketful of Miracles | Elizabeth 'Queenie' Martin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Wild in the Country | Irene Sperry | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Hedda Hopper's Hollywood | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Best of Everything | Caroline Bender | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | In Love and War | Andrea Lenaine Kantaylis | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Young Lions | Hope Plowman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Peyton Place | Selena Cross | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | The True Story of Jesse James | Zee James | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Bus Stop | Elma Duckworth | Average | Similar → |
Hope Lange - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Hope Lange?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Hope Lange is "The Prodigal" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Hope Lange acted in?
Hope Lange has been featured in at least 40 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Hope Lange?
Other notable films include "Blue Velvet", "Pocketful of Miracles", and "I Am The Cheese".