Mary Testa - Actor Profile

Mary Testa

Acting
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
26Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jun 4, 1955
Birth Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Mary Testa Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Mary Testa reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 26 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 31% of Mary Testa'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 In Trousers, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Mary Testa Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Mary Testa's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
In Trousers (1979) movie poster
★10.0

In Trousers: The one-act musical centers on Marvin, who has a wife and children. He recalls the past relationships he shared with, am

In Trousers

1979•Music
★7.6
Sleepers (1996) movie poster
★7.6

Sleepers: Two gangsters seek revenge on the state jail worker who during their stay at a youth prison sexually abused them. A sens

Sleepers

1996•Crime
★7.0
The Gag (2023) movie poster
★7.0

The Gag: A wicked Talk Show Host faints on air and wakes up in the nightmare of her mind in this musical thriller.

The Gag

2023
★6.9
Going in Style (1979) movie poster
★6.9

Going in Style: Three kindly old men decide to light up the dimming twilight of their lives with a last blaze of glory – by sticking up

Going in Style

1979•Crime
★6.6
Stay (2005) movie poster
★6.6

Stay: Psychiatrist Sam Foster has a new patient, Henry Letham, who claims to be suicidal. In trying to diagnose him, Sam visit

Stay

2005•Mystery

Full Filmography

Every movie Mary Testa has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 The Front Room Mary Flop Similar →
2023 The Gag The Head Writer Hit Similar →
2022 Stomach People Ruth Stein Flop Similar →
2021 Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical Skinner Hit Similar →
2019 A Vigilante Eva Greenberg Flop Similar →
2018 The Portuguese Kid Mrs. Dragonetti Flop Similar →
2016 Looking for the Jackalope Barb Flop Similar →
2014 Big Stone Gap Zia Maria Luisa Average Similar →
2014 Archaeology of a Woman Senior Center Director Flop Similar →
2014 Russian Broadway Shut Down Putin's Mother Flop Similar →
2013 Over/Under Carla Flop Similar →
2010 Eat Pray Love Laundromat Gal Average Similar →
2010 The Bounty Hunter Maid at the Taj Average Similar →
2005 Stay Waitress #1 Hit Similar →
2004 Tony n' Tina's Wedding Sister Clare Flop Similar →
2003 Listen to Her Heart: The Life and Music of Laurie Beechman Self Flop Similar →
2001 The Business of Strangers Receptionist Average Similar →
2000 Nikki Mom Flop Similar →
1999 The Out-of-Towners Dominatrix Average Similar →
1996 Sleepers Nun Super Hit Similar →
1995 Two Bits Housewife Average Similar →
1994 Cagney & Lacey: The Return Celia Sanchez Hit Similar →
1990 Stanley & Iris Joanne Hit Similar →
1979 Going in Style Teller Hit Similar →
1979 In Trousers Miss Goldberg Super Hit Similar →
N/A Broadway: The Next Generation Self Flop Similar →

Mary Testa - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Mary Testa?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Mary Testa is "In Trousers" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Mary Testa acted in?

Mary Testa has been featured in at least 26 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Mary Testa?

Other notable films include "Sleepers", "The Gag", and "Going in Style".

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