Loretta Swit - Actor Profile

Loretta Swit

Acting
Updated: Apr 10, 2026
41Total Films
8.6 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 4, 1937
Birth Place: Passaic, New Jersey, USA

About Loretta Swit

Loretta Swit (November 4, 1937 — May 30, 2025) was an American stage and television actress known for her character roles. Swit was best-known for her portrayal of Major Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan on MASH. Description above from the Wikipedia article Loretta Swit, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Loretta Swit Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Loretta Swit reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 41 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Loretta Swit's work falls within the TV Movie genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 22% of Loretta Swit'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 M*A*S*H: The Comedy That Changed Television, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Loretta Swit Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Loretta Swit's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Loretta Swit has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 M*A*S*H: The Comedy That Changed Television Self Super Hit Similar →
2019 Play the Flute Mrs. Kincaid Super Hit Similar →
2010 The Real M*A*S*H Herself Flop Similar →
2002 M*A*S*H: 30th Anniversary Reunion Herself Average Similar →
1998 Board Heads Mrs. Jones Flop Similar →
1996 Forest Warrior Shirley Flop Similar →
1992 A Killer Among Friends Det. Patricia Staley Hit Similar →
1991 Memories of M*A*S*H Self / Margaret Houlihan Hit Similar →
1991 Hell Hath No Fury Mary Super Hit Similar →
1989 My Dad Can't Be Crazy... Can He? Wanda Karpinsky Flop Similar →
1988 14 Going on 30 Miss Horton Flop Similar →
1987 Happy 100th Birthday, Hollywood Self Average Similar →
1986 Dreams of Gold: The Mel Fisher Story Deo Fisher Hit Similar →
1986 Whoops Apocalypse President Barbara Adams Average Similar →
1986 Miracle at Moreaux - Average Similar →
1985 Beer B.D. Tucker Flop Similar →
1985 Jacques Cousteau: The First 75 Years Self Flop Similar →
1985 Muppet Video: The Kermit and Piggy Story Self Hit Similar →
1985 The Execution Marysia Walenka Hit Similar →
1983 The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Grace Bradley Flop Similar →
1983 First Affair Jane Simon Flop Similar →
1982 Games Mother Never Taught You Laura Bentells Flop Similar →
1982 The Kid From Nowhere Caroline Baker Flop Similar →
1981 Cagney and Lacey: The Pilot Christine Cagney Average Similar →
1981 S.O.B. Polly Reed Average Similar →
1981 Making 'M*A*S*H' Self Flop Similar →
1980 The Love Tapes Samantha Young Flop Similar →
1979 Valentine Emily Flop Similar →
1979 Friendships, Secrets and Lies B.J. Flop Similar →
1979 Mirror, Mirror Sandy McLaren Flop Similar →
1977 The Hostage Heart Chris LeBlanc Flop Similar →
1975 Rickles Maj. Hotlips Houlihan Flop Similar →
1975 Race with the Devil Alice Average Similar →
1975 It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's Superman! Sydney Flop Similar →
1975 The Last Day Daisy Average Similar →
1975 The Lion Roars Again Self Flop Similar →
1974 Freebie and the Bean Meyers' Wife Average Similar →
1973 Shirts/Skins Linda Bush Flop Similar →
1972 Deadhead Miles Lady with glass eye Average Similar →
1972 Stand Up and Be Counted Hilary McBride Hit Similar →
1972 Fireball Forward Nurse (uncredited) Flop Similar →

Loretta Swit - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Loretta Swit?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Loretta Swit is "M*A*S*H: The Comedy That Changed Television" with a rating of 8.6/10.

How many movies has Loretta Swit acted in?

Loretta Swit has been featured in at least 41 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Loretta Swit?

Other notable films include "Play the Flute", "Hell Hath No Fury", and "The Execution".

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