Laraine Newman
ActingAbout Laraine Newman
Laraine Newman is an American actress, voice actress, comedian and writer, who was part of the original cast of NBC's Saturday Night Live and played the main villain Lawanda Dumore in the 1991 film Problem Child 2
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Laraine Newman reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Animation
The majority of Laraine Newman's filmography leans towards the Animation 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 98% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Laraine Newman remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Wedding Frame, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Laraine Newman Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Laraine Newman's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Laraine Newman.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Dog Man | Scientist (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Maxxie LaWow: Drag Super-shero | Claire (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie | Mrs. Grecht (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Despicable Me 4 | Melora / Additional Voices (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Jim Henson Idea Man | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Migration | Additional Voices (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar | Rose Explosion / Newscaster (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Minions & More 2 | Eddie's Mom (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Tom and Jerry: Snowman's Land | Mrs. LePage (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans | Ms. Janeth (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Secret Life of Pets 2 | Additional Voices (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Grinch | Additional Voices (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Love, Gilda | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Keep Your Mouth Shut | Patty | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Despicable Me 3 | Additional Voice (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Sing | Meena's Grandmother / Additional Voices (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Riley's First Date? | Mom's Fear (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Inside Out | Additional Voices (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | The Boxtrolls | Female Townsfolk 1 / Female Townsfolk 2 (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | I Know That Voice | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Toy Story of Terror! | Betsy (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Despicable Me 2 | Additional Voices (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Monsters University | Additional Voices (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Wreck-It Ralph | Additional Voices (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Superman vs. The Elite | Newscaster #3 (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Lorax | Additional Voices (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Tangled | Additional Voices (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Toy Story 3 | Additional Voices (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs | Additional Voices (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Up | Additional Voices (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | The Fairly OddParents: Wishology! | Queen Jipjorrulac (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Cars Toon Mater's Tall Tales | Additional Voices (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | WALL·E | Additional Voices (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Horton Hears a Who! | Glummox Mom (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Surf's Up | Additional Voices (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Danny Phantom: Reality Trip | Mrs. Pamela Manson (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Cars | Additional Voices (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Ice Age: The Meltdown | Additional Voices (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Saturday Night Live: The Best of Dan Aykroyd | Various Characters (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Live from New York: The First 5 Years of Saturday Night Live | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Wedding Frame | Lois Foutley / Rhesus (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Finding Nemo | Additional Voices (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Monsters, Inc. | Additional Voices (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Summer of Camp Caprice | Lois Foutley (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas | Frog-Eyed Woman (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Follow That Bird | Mommy Dodo (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | E.T. and Friends: Magical Movie Visitors | Connie Conehead | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Steve Martin's Best Show Ever | The Artist's Friend / Mona | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Stardust Memories | Film Executive (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
Laraine Newman - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Laraine Newman?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Laraine Newman is "The Wedding Frame" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Laraine Newman acted in?
Laraine Newman has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Laraine Newman?
Other notable films include "Summer of Camp Caprice", "Danny Phantom: Reality Trip", and "Saturday Night Live: The Best of Dan Aykroyd".