Marta Heflin - Actor Profile

Marta Heflin

Acting
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
7Total Films
7.8 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 29, 1945
Birth Place: Washington, D.C., USA

About Marta Heflin

Marta Heflin (March 29, 1945 – September 18, 2013) was an American actress. Description above from the Wikipedia article Marta Heflin, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Known For: Acting

Marta Heflin Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Marta Heflin reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 7 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 29% of Marta Heflin'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 The King of Comedy, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Marta Heflin Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Marta Heflin's career based on audience ratings.

★7.8
The King of Comedy (1982) movie poster
★7.8

The King of Comedy: Aspiring comic Rupert Pupkin attempts to achieve success in show business by stalking his idol, a late night talk-show h

The King of Comedy

1982•Drama
★6.8
Playing for Time (1980) movie poster
★6.8

Playing for Time: When a Jewish songstress is plucked from the stage and sent to Auschwitz, she and other musicians find themselves assign

Playing for Time

1980•Drama
★6.2
A Wedding (1978) movie poster
★6.2

A Wedding: Muffin's wedding to Dino Corelli is to be a big affair. Except the ageing priest isn't too sure of the ceremony, only th

A Wedding

1978•Comedy
★6.0
A Star Is Born (1976) movie poster
★6.0

A Star Is Born: Drunken, has-been rock star John Norman Howard falls in love with unknown singer Esther Hoffman after seeing her perform

A Star Is Born

1976•Drama
★5.9
Come Back to the 5 & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean (1982) movie poster
★5.9

Come Back to the 5 & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean: On the 20th anniversary of his death, the members of a James Dean fan club gather at a five-and-dime for a reunion.

Come Back to the 5 & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean

1982•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Marta Heflin has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1982 The King of Comedy Young Girl Super Hit Similar →
1982 Come Back to the 5 & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean Edna Louise Average Similar →
1981 The Gentleman Bandit Marie Flop Similar →
1980 Playing for Time Esther Hit Similar →
1979 A Perfect Couple Sheila Shea Flop Similar →
1978 A Wedding Shelby Munker Average Similar →
1976 A Star Is Born Quentin Average Similar →

Marta Heflin - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Marta Heflin?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Marta Heflin is "The King of Comedy" with a rating of 7.8/10.

How many movies has Marta Heflin acted in?

Marta Heflin has been featured in at least 7 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Marta Heflin?

Other notable films include "Playing for Time", "A Wedding", and "A Star Is Born".

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