Illeana Douglas
ActingAbout Illeana Douglas
Illeana Hesselberg, most commonly known as Illeana Douglas, (born July 25, 1961) is an American actress, director, screenwriter, and producer. Douglas has had a long-ranging diverse career as a character actor with a specialty in comedy. She is a granddaughter of Hollywood Golden Age screen star Melvyn Douglas.
Illeana Douglas Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Illeana Douglas reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Illeana Douglas's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 42% of Illeana Douglas'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 Bondage, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Illeana Douglas Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Illeana Douglas's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Illeana Douglas has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Rock Hudson: All That Heaven Allowed | Self - Actor & Author (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | Made for Each Other | Doris | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Just One Kiss | Marlene | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | Time Warp Vol. 3: Comedy and Camp | Host | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi | Host | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight Madness | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | 78/52 | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Unleashed | Monty | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Max Rose | Jenny Flowers | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Return to Sender | Judy | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | She's Funny That Way | Judy | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Road Hard | Kim Madsen | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | All-Stars | Billie Burke | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | The True Adventures of Raoul Walsh | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | The Boxcar Children | Mary (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | A Country Christmas | Susan Satcher | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | A Night at the Movies: Hollywood Goes to Washington | Self - Interviewee | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Kingdom Come | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | A Night at the Movies: The Suspenseful World of Thrillers | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Life Is Hot in Cracktown | Mommy | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Osso Bucco | Megan | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | OTIS | Kate Lawson | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Fired! | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Expired | Wilma | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Factory Girl | Diana Vreeland | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Bondage | Elaine Edwards | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Stories of Lost Souls | Herself | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Dummy | Heidi Schoichet | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Point of Origin | Kate | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | The New Guy | Kiki Pierce | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Ghost World | Roberta Allsworth | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Happy, Texas | Doreen Schaefer | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Stir of Echoes | Lisa Weil | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Lansky | Anna Lansky | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Message in a Bottle | Lina Paul | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Bella Mafia | Teresa Scorpio Luciano | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Pitch | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Picture Perfect | Darcy | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Grace of My Heart | Denise Waverly / Edna Buxton | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Judgement | Laurel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | To Die For | Janice Maretto | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Quiz Show | Woman at Book Party | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Household Saints | Evelyn Santangelo | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Alive | Lilliana Methol | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Cape Fear | Lori Davis | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Guilty by Suspicion | Nan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | GoodFellas | Rosie | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | New York Stories | Paulette’s Friend | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | The Last Temptation of Christ | Crowd Member (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Hello Again | Mother in Park | Average | Similar → |
Illeana Douglas - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Illeana Douglas?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Illeana Douglas is "The Bondage" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Illeana Douglas acted in?
Illeana Douglas has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Illeana Douglas?
Other notable films include "GoodFellas", "The Boxcar Children", and "Cape Fear".