Holly Near

Acting

Freshness: Jan 24, 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.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Holly Near 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: Documentary

The majority of Holly Near's filmography leans towards the Documentary 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 25% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Holly Near remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Weavers: Wasn't That a Time, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

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

★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

★6.6

Minnie and Moskowitz (1971) movie poster

★6.6

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

★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

★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

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Holly Near.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
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".