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Marilyn Ness

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Updated: Apr 12, 2026
1Total Films
6.7 Highest Rated
Birth Place: Brooklyn, New York, U.S.

About Marilyn Ness

Marilyn Ness is a two-time Emmy, Peabody, and DuPont Award-winning filmmaker, working as a producer and a director. Her most recent film, Cameraperson (dir. Kirsten Johnson) premiered at Sundance 2016, was released by the Criterion Collection, and was shortlisted for the 2017 Academy Awards. Marilyn produced Trapped (dir. Dawn Porter) which premiered at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival, received the Jury Prize for Social Impact Filmmaking and screened nationally on PBS. She also produced Katy Chevigny and Ross Kauffman's feature documentary E-TEAM, which premiered at Sundance Film Festival in 2014 and was bought by Netflix Original, as well as Johanna Hamilton's feature documentary 1971 which premiered at the 2014 Tribeca Film Festival and was broadcast on Independent Lens in 2015. She directed the documentary feature film Bad Blood: A Cautionary Tale that broadcast nationally on PBS in 2011.

Marilyn Ness Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Marilyn Ness reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 1 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 100% of Marilyn Ness'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 1971, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Marilyn Ness Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Marilyn Ness's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Marilyn Ness has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

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Marilyn Ness - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Marilyn Ness?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Marilyn Ness is "1971" with a rating of 6.7/10.

How many movies has Marilyn Ness acted in?

Marilyn Ness has been featured in at least 1 major films throughout their career.

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