Lynda Obst - Actor Profile

Lynda Obst

Production
Updated: Apr 14, 2026
6Total Films
9.3 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 14, 1950
Birth Place: New York City, New York, USA

About Lynda Obst

Lynda Rosen Obst (April 14, 1950 – October 22, 2024) was an American film producer and author. Her notable works include Sleepless in Seattle and Interstellar. Obst founded the production companies Hill/Obst Productions in 1986 and Lynda Obst Productions in 1989. Description above from the Wikipedia article Lynda Obst, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Known For: Production

Lynda Obst Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Lynda Obst reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 6 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 67% of Lynda Obst'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 This Side of the Truth, A Truly 'Honest' Making of The Invention of Lying, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Lynda Obst Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Lynda Obst's career based on audience ratings.

★9.3
This Side of the Truth, A Truly 'Honest' Making of The Invention of Lying (2010) movie poster
★9.3

This Side of the Truth, A Truly 'Honest' Making of The Invention of Lying: The cast share their thoughts on Gervais, his laugh, and the art of "corpsing," when Gervais can't keep a scene together

This Side of the Truth, A Truly 'Honest' Making of The Invention of Lying

2010•Documentary
★7.1
The Women Who Run Hollywood (2016) movie poster
★7.1

The Women Who Run Hollywood: The first talkie was directed by Alice Guy, the first color film was produced by Lois Weber, who directed more than 300

The Women Who Run Hollywood

2016•Documentary
★6.8
Inside 'Interstellar' (2015) movie poster
★6.8

Inside 'Interstellar': Cast and crew of Christopher Nolan's "Interstellar" discuss project origins, the film's imagery, ambitions, incorporatin

Inside 'Interstellar'

2015•Documentary
★6.5
Reel Herstory: The Real Story of Reel Women (2014) movie poster
★6.5

Reel Herstory: The Real Story of Reel Women: Using rare footage and exclusive interviews with filmmakers from all over the globe, "Reel Herstory" corrects the histor

Reel Herstory: The Real Story of Reel Women

2014•Documentary
★0.0
Producers on Producing (null) movie poster
★0.0

Producers on Producing: Who should direct the film? Who should write it? Who should edit the final product? With major Hollywood studios, these

Producers on Producing

Full Filmography

Every movie Lynda Obst has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2016 The Women Who Run Hollywood Self Hit Similar →
2015 Inside 'Interstellar' Self - Producer Hit Similar →
2014 Reel Herstory: The Real Story of Reel Women Self Hit Similar →
2010 This Side of the Truth, A Truly 'Honest' Making of The Invention of Lying Self Super Hit Similar →
N/A Producers on Producing - Flop Similar →
N/A The Debra Hill Story Self Flop Similar →

Lynda Obst - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Lynda Obst?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Lynda Obst is "This Side of the Truth, A Truly 'Honest' Making of The Invention of Lying" with a rating of 9.3/10.

How many movies has Lynda Obst acted in?

Lynda Obst has been featured in at least 6 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Lynda Obst?

Other notable films include "The Women Who Run Hollywood", "Inside 'Interstellar'", and "Reel Herstory: The Real Story of Reel Women".

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