Madolyn Smith Osborne
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Madolyn Smith Osborne (born January 1, 1957, Albuquerque, New Mexico) is an American actress. Madolyn Smith Osborne may be best-known for her roles in the TV miniseries If Tomorrow Comes and the feature film Funny Farm, which co-starred Chevy Chase. In 1984, she appeared in 2010, with Roy Scheider. She portrayed Jehan Al Sadat, wife of Egyptian president Anwar Al Sadat, in the TV miniseries Sadat. She also starred in Urban Cowboy with John Travolta, The Super with Joe Pesci, and appeared in All of Me with Steve Martin. She guest starred in an episode of the sitcom Cheers titled "What's Up Doc?" (episode 164, season 7, first aired on Thursday March 30, 1989) where she plays beautiful psychiatrist Dr. Sheila Rydell, whom Sam "Mayday" Malone (Ted Danson) actually fakes having impotence for, so he can be treated by her in hopes of sparking a romantic relationship. Before her marriage to former NHL hockey player Mark Osborne she was known and credited as Madolyn Smith. Description above from the Wikipedia article Madolyn Smith Osborne, licensed under CC-BY-SA,full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Madolyn Smith Osborne reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 16 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Madolyn Smith Osborne's filmography leans towards the Drama 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 13% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Madolyn Smith Osborne remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in 2010, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Madolyn Smith Osborne Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Madolyn Smith Osborne's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Madolyn Smith Osborne.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Louis Sullivan: the Struggle for American Architecture | Louis Sullivan (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Final Approach | Casey Halsey | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | The Super | Naomi Bensinger | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Rose and the Jackal | Rose O'Neil Greenhow | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Plot to Kill Hitler | Nina Schenk Gräfin von Stauffenberg | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Funny Farm | Elizabeth Farmer | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | The Caller | The Girl (as Madolyn Smith) | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Deadly Intentions | Katherine Raynor | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | 2010 | Caroline Floyd | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | All of Me | Peggy Schuyler | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Ernie Kovacs: Between the Laughter | Dorothy Kovacs | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | The Other Woman | Cindy Barnes | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Rehearsal for Murder | Karen Daniels | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Pray TV | Liz Oakes | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Urban Cowboy | Pam | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Dos vidas | - | Flop | Similar → |
Madolyn Smith Osborne - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Madolyn Smith Osborne?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Madolyn Smith Osborne is "2010" with a rating of 6.6/10.
How many movies has Madolyn Smith Osborne acted in?
Madolyn Smith Osborne has been featured in at least 16 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Madolyn Smith Osborne?
Other notable films include "All of Me", "Urban Cowboy", and "Deadly Intentions".