Mary Ellen Trainor
ActingAbout Mary Ellen Trainor
Mary Ellen Trainor (July 8, 1952 – May 20, 2015) was an actress well-known for roles in a variety of 80s movies including Romancing the Stone, The Goonies, Lethal Weapon (and its sequels), The Monster Squad, Action Jackson, Die Hard, Scrooged, Ghostbusters II, and Back to the Future 2, among other things. One of her most iconic roles was that of the greedy wife in the famous killer Santa episode of Tales From the Crypt "And All Through the House".
Mary Ellen Trainor Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Mary Ellen Trainor reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 35 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Mary Ellen Trainor's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 51% of Mary Ellen Trainor'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 Tales from the Crypt: The Robert Zemeckis Collection, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Mary Ellen Trainor Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Mary Ellen Trainor's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Mary Ellen Trainor has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Cake: A Wedding Story | Jane Andrews | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Freaky Friday | Diary Reading Patient | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Moonlight Mile | Mrs. Meyerson | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Amy's Orgasm | Amy's Mom | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Anywhere but Here | Homeowner | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Tales from the Crypt: The Robert Zemeckis Collection | Wife | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Someone to Love Me | Jocelyn Hart | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Lethal Weapon 4 | Dr. Stephanie Woods | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Hope | Maize Burns | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Executive Decision | Allison | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | A Face to Die For | Nora Gilmore | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Congo | Moira | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Seduced and Betrayed | Charlotte | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Little Giants | Karen O'Shea | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Forrest Gump | Jenny's Babysitter (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Greedy | Nora | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Death Becomes Her | Vivian Adams | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Lethal Weapon 3 | Stephanie Woods | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Kuffs | Nikki Allyn | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Grand Canyon | Ms. Green | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Ricochet | Gail Wallens | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Fire Birds | Janet Little | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Rock Hudson | Female Agent | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Fear Stalk | Jennifer | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Back to the Future Part II | Officer Reese (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Lethal Weapon 2 | Police Psychiatrist | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Ghostbusters II | Brownstone Mother | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Scrooged | Ted | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Die Hard | Gail Wallens | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Action Jackson | Secretary | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | The Monster Squad | Emily | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Lethal Weapon | Psychologist | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | The Goonies | Mrs. Walsh | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Stone Boy | Doris Simms | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Romancing the Stone | Elaine | Hit | Similar → |
Mary Ellen Trainor - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Mary Ellen Trainor?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Mary Ellen Trainor is "Tales from the Crypt: The Robert Zemeckis Collection" with a rating of 8.7/10.
How many movies has Mary Ellen Trainor acted in?
Mary Ellen Trainor has been featured in at least 35 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Mary Ellen Trainor?
Other notable films include "Forrest Gump", "Die Hard", and "Back to the Future Part II".