Mary Ellen O'Neill

Acting

Freshness: Jan 28, 2026

11Total Films

6.0 Highest Rated

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Mary Ellen O'Neill reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 11 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Mary Ellen O'Neill's filmography leans towards the Drama 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 0% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Mary Ellen O'Neill remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Incredible Journey of Doctor Meg Laurel, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Mary Ellen O'Neill Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Mary Ellen O'Neill's career based on audience ratings.

★6.0

The Incredible Journey of Doctor Meg Laurel (1979) movie poster

★6.0

The Incredible Journey of Doctor Meg Laurel: A big-city female doctor returns to her roots in the backwoods of the Blue Ridge Mountains to bring modern medicine to t

The Incredible Journey of Doctor Meg Laurel

1979•Drama

★5.9

★5.9

Foxes: A group of friends come of age in the asphalt desert of the San Fernando Valley, as set to a blazing soundtrack and endl

Foxes

1980•Drama

★5.9

★5.9

The Big Brawl: A young Asian American martial artist is forced to participate in a brutal formal street-fight competition.

The Big Brawl

1980•Action

★5.3

★5.3

Galaxy of Terror: As a lone spaceship proceeds on its long voyage across space, the crew are surprised to encounter a strange pyramid form

Galaxy of Terror

1981•Action

★5.0

★5.0

Seed of Innocence: A love story about two teenagers who fall in love, have a child, and escape from their families in an attempt to make li

Seed of Innocence

1980•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Mary Ellen O'Neill.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1981	Galaxy of Terror	Mitri	Flop	Similar →
1981	The Choice	Lady in the Park	Flop	Similar →
1981	Time Warp	Molly	Flop	Similar →
1981	Beyond the Universe	-	Flop	Similar →
1980	Seed of Innocence	Sister Mary Francis	Flop	Similar →
1980	The Big Brawl	Dominici's Mother	Average	Similar →
1980	Foxes	Mrs. Steiner	Average	Similar →
1979	The Prize Fighter	Mama	Flop	Similar →
1979	Van Nuys Blvd.	Gertie	Flop	Similar →
1979	The Incredible Journey of Doctor Meg Laurel	Granny Bacon	Average	Similar →
1978	The Fifth Floor	Mental Patient	Flop	Similar →

Mary Ellen O'Neill - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Mary Ellen O'Neill?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Mary Ellen O'Neill is "The Incredible Journey of Doctor Meg Laurel" with a rating of 6.0/10.

How many movies has Mary Ellen O'Neill acted in?

Mary Ellen O'Neill has been featured in at least 11 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Mary Ellen O'Neill?

Other notable films include "Foxes", "The Big Brawl", and "Galaxy of Terror".