Mimi Craven - Actor Profile

Mimi Craven

Acting
Updated: Apr 10, 2026
17Total Films
7.3 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 28, 1957
Birth Place: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

About Mimi Craven

Mimi Craven (born September 28, 1957) is an actress known for A Nightmare on Elm Street, Star Trek: Voyager and Swamp Thing. She was married to director Wes Craven from 1982 to 1987.

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

Mimi Craven Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Mimi Craven reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 17 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 12% of Mimi Craven'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 A Nightmare on Elm Street, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Mimi Craven Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Mimi Craven's career based on audience ratings.

★7.3
A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) movie poster
★7.3

A Nightmare on Elm Street: Teenagers in a small town are dropping like flies, apparently in the grip of mass hysteria causing their suicides. A cop

A Nightmare on Elm Street

1984•Horror
★6.5
Timescape (1992) movie poster
★6.5

Timescape: Before they can complete renovations on their new inn, a father and daughter are visited by a woman seeking immediate lo

Timescape

1992•Sci-Fi
★5.8
Mikey (1992) movie poster
★5.8

Mikey: Mikey just needs a good stable home. He's bounced from foster home to foster home his whole life. He finally lands himse

Mikey

1992•Horror
★5.7
Open Fire (1994) movie poster
★5.7

Open Fire: Mercenaries leads from Kruger seize an entire city, and one man sets out to stop them.

Open Fire

1994•Action
★5.6
Last Dance (1996) movie poster
★5.6

Last Dance: Upon taking a new job, young lawyer Rick Hayes is assigned to the clemency case of Cindy Liggett, a woman convicted of f

Last Dance

1996•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Mimi Craven has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2002 Vampire Clan Ruth Wendorf Flop Similar →
1997 Dog Watch Sally Flop Similar →
1997 Just Write Sandy Flop Similar →
1996 Daddy's Girl Rachel Landers Flop Similar →
1996 Midnight Heat Allison Miller Flop Similar →
1996 Last Dance Stripper in Bar Average Similar →
1995 Last Gasp Goldie Flop Similar →
1995 The Secretary Marcia Hastings Flop Similar →
1994 Open Fire Lynne Tolbert Average Similar →
1992 Inside Out 4 Dolores (Segment "Put Asunder") Flop Similar →
1992 Mikey Rachel Trenton Average Similar →
1992 Timescape Carolyn Hit Similar →
1991 Servants of Twilight Ms. Lindstrom Flop Similar →
1985 Chiller Nurse Cooper Flop Similar →
1984 A Nightmare on Elm Street Nurse Hit Similar →
1984 Irreconcilable Differences Assistant (uncredited) Average Similar →
1982 Swamp Thing Arcane's Secretary Flop Similar →

Mimi Craven - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Mimi Craven?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Mimi Craven is "A Nightmare on Elm Street" with a rating of 7.3/10.

How many movies has Mimi Craven acted in?

Mimi Craven has been featured in at least 17 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Mimi Craven?

Other notable films include "Timescape", "Mikey", and "Open Fire".

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