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Katherine Cortez

Acting
Updated: Apr 14, 2026
14Total Films
6.5 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 28, 1950
Birth Place: Detroit, Michigan, USA

Katherine Cortez Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Katherine Cortez reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 14 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Katherine Cortez's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 21% of Katherine Cortez'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 By Dawn's Early Light, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Katherine Cortez Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Katherine Cortez's career based on audience ratings.

★6.5
By Dawn's Early Light (1990) movie poster
★6.5

By Dawn's Early Light: A nuclear warhead launched by Soviet insurgents protesting the waning Cold War destroys the Ukrainian city of Donetsk. T

By Dawn's Early Light

1990•TV Movie
★6.5
Luckiest Girl Alive (2022) movie poster
★6.5

Luckiest Girl Alive: A successful woman in New York City finds her life upended when she is forced to confront a dark truth that threatens to

Luckiest Girl Alive

2022•Drama
★6.5
Stanley & Iris (1990) movie poster
★6.5

Stanley & Iris: An illiterate cook at a company cafeteria tries for the attention of a newly widowed woman. As they get to know one anot

Stanley & Iris

1990•Drama
★6.3
Roe vs. Wade (1989) movie poster
★6.3

Roe vs. Wade: Holly Hunter plays a lonely, single, poorly educated Texan who finds herself pregnant with no means to support a child.

Roe vs. Wade

1989•TV Movie
★5.8
Shameful Secrets (1993) movie poster
★5.8

Shameful Secrets: A woman and her children seemingly live the idyllic suburban dream, but unbeknownst to their neighbors and friends, the

Shameful Secrets

1993•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Katherine Cortez has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2022 Luckiest Girl Alive Subway Woman #3 Hit Similar →
2018 Fishbowl California June Average Similar →
2002 Slap Her... She's French Lurlene Haskell Flop Similar →
1995 Freaky Friday Mrs. Tarr Average Similar →
1994 The Hard Truth Det. Escobedo Flop Similar →
1993 Shameful Secrets Ella Lange Average Similar →
1992 Final Analysis Woman Speaker Average Similar →
1991 Critters 3 Marcia Flop Similar →
1990 By Dawn's Early Light Moreau's Roommate Hit Similar →
1990 Stanley & Iris Jan Hit Similar →
1990 Love or Money Laura Baskin Flop Similar →
1989 Roe vs. Wade - Average Similar →
1988 Sticky Fingers Leslie Average Similar →
1976 The Electric Chair Marilyn Howard Flop Similar →

Katherine Cortez - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Katherine Cortez?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Katherine Cortez is "By Dawn's Early Light" with a rating of 6.5/10.

How many movies has Katherine Cortez acted in?

Katherine Cortez has been featured in at least 14 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Katherine Cortez?

Other notable films include "Luckiest Girl Alive", "Stanley & Iris", and "Roe vs. Wade".

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