Judy Davis
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Judy Davis (born 23 April 1955) is an Australian actress. In a career spanning over four decades of both screen and stage, she has been commended for her versatility and regarded as one of the finest actresses of her generation. Frequent collaborator Woody Allen described her as "one of the most exciting actresses in the world". Davis has received numerous accolades, including nine AACTA Awards (of which she is the most rewarded recipient), three Primetime Emmy Awards, two British Academy Film Awards, and two Golden Globe Awards, in addition to nominations for two Academy Awards. Description above from the Wikipedia article Judy Davis, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Judy Davis Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Judy Davis 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 Judy Davis's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 42% of Judy Davis'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 Dash and Lilly, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Judy Davis Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Judy Davis's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Judy Davis has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Holy Days | Sister Agnes | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | Nitram | Mother | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | The Dressmaker | Molly Dunnage | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Riding a Train of Thoughts | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Salting the Battlefield | Jill Tankard | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Young and Prodigious T.S. Spivet | G.H. Jibsen | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Dark Blood | Buffy Fletcher | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | To Rome with Love | Phyllis | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | The Eye of the Storm | Dorothy de Lascabanes | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Page Eight | Jill Tankard | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Kuru: The Science and the Sorcery | Self - Narrator (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Diamonds | Joan Cameron | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Making of Marie Antoinette | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Break-Up | Marilyn Dean | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Marie Antoinette | Comtesse de Noailles | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | A Little Thing Called Murder | Sante Kimes | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | Coast to Coast | Maxine Pierce | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | The Reagans | Nancy Reagan | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Swimming Upstream | Dora Fingleton | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | The Man Who Sued God | Anna Redmond | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Gaudi Afternoon | Cassandra | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | A Cooler Climate | Paula | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Dash and Lilly | Lillian Hellman | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Celebrity | Robin Simon | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Echo of Thunder | Gladwyn Ritchie | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Deconstructing Harry | Lucy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Absolute Power | Gloria Russell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Children of the Revolution | Joan Fraser Welch | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Blood and Wine | Suzanne | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Serving in Silence - The Margarethe Cammermeyer Story | Diane | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | The New Age | Katherine Witner | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | The Ref | Caroline Chasseur | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | On My Own | The Mother | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Naked Making Lunch | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Husbands and Wives | Sally | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Naked Lunch | Joan Frost | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | One Against the Wind | Countess Mary Lindell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Barton Fink | Audrey Taylor | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Where Angels Fear to Tread | Harriet Herriton | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Impromptu | George Sand | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Alice | Vicky | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | High Tide | Lillie | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Kangaroo | Harriet Somers | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | A Passage to India | Adela Quested | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Merry Wives of Windsor | Mistress Ford | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Who Dares Wins | Frankie Leith | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | A Woman Called Golda | Young Golda | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Heatwave | Kate Dean | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Winter of Our Dreams | Lou | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | My Brilliant Career | Sybylla Melvyn | Average | Similar → |
Judy Davis - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Judy Davis?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Judy Davis is "Dash and Lilly" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Judy Davis acted in?
Judy Davis has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Judy Davis?
Other notable films include "The Merry Wives of Windsor", "Kuru: The Science and the Sorcery", and "A Woman Called Golda".