Lainie Kazan
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Lainie Kazan (born May 15, 1940) is an American actress and singer. Description above from the Wikipedia article Lainie Kazan, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Lainie Kazan Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Lainie Kazan 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 Lainie Kazan's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 28% of Lainie Kazan'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 A Love Affair: The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig Story, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Lainie Kazan Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Lainie Kazan's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Lainie Kazan has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 | Maria Portokalos | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | Tango Shalom | Leah Zlotkin | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | Olympia | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Amityville Murders | Nona | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 | Maria Portokalos | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Pixels | Mickey Lamonsoff | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Tab Hunter Confidential | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | The Cookie Mobster | Mamma | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | I Am Divine | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | I'm a Mitzvah | Mrs. Cohen | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Finding Joy | Gloria | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Heroes and Demons | Sharon Klublersurf | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Expecting Mary | Lillian Littlefeather | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Ollie Klublershturf vs. the Nazis | Sharon Klublershturf | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Oy Vey! My Son Is Gay! | Shirley Hirsch | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | You Don't Mess with the Zohan | Gail Klayman | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Bratz | Bubbie | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Red Riding Hood | Grandma | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Engagement Ring | Alicia Rosa Anselmi | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Whiskey School | Hedy Seligman | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Tempted | Julia | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Eight Crazy Nights | Old Woman (singing voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | My Big Fat Greek Wedding | Maria Portokalos | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Crew | Pepper Lowenstein | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Bruno | Sister Mary Perpetua | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | If You Only Knew | Bess | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | What's Cooking? | Ruth 'Ruthie' Seelig | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Permanent Midnight | Jerry's Mother at Funeral | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Big Hit | Jeanne Shulman | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Associate | Cindy Mason | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Love Is All There Is | Sadie Capomezzo | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Prince for a Day | Rose | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Cemetery Club | Selma | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | I Don't Buy Kisses Anymore | Sarah Fishbine | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | 29th Street | Mrs. Pesce | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Hägar the Horrible | Helga | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Beaches | Leona Bloom | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Out of the Dark | Nancy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Harry and the Hendersons | Irene Moffitt | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Medium Rare | Helga Costas | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Delta Force | Sylvia Goldman | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | The Journey of Natty Gann | Connie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Lust in the Dust | Marguerita Ventura | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Obsessive Love | Margaret Chase | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Pinocchio | Sophia, the Blue Fairy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | My Favorite Year | Belle Carroca | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | One from the Heart | Maggie | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | A Love Affair: The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig Story | Sophie Tucker | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Lady in Cement | Maria Baretto | Average | Similar → |
Lainie Kazan - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Lainie Kazan?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Lainie Kazan is "A Love Affair: The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig Story" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Lainie Kazan acted in?
Lainie Kazan has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Lainie Kazan?
Other notable films include "Olympia", "I Am Divine", and "Tab Hunter Confidential".