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Marilyn Ness

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Freshness: Jan 26, 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.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Marilyn Ness reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 1 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Documentary

The majority of Marilyn Ness's filmography leans towards the Documentary 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 100% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Marilyn Ness remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in 1971, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Marilyn Ness Movies Ranked

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

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Marilyn Ness.

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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.