Pamela Reed
ActingAbout Pamela Reed
Pamela Reed (born April 2, 1949) is an American actress. She is perhaps best known for her TV roles as Roberta Deeks on NCIS: LA, Marlene Griggs-Knope on the NBC sitcom Parks and Recreation, matriarch Gail Green on Jericho, Judge Sydney J. Solomon on the sitcom The Home Court, Denise Lerner on the sitcom Family Album, Janice Pasetti on the sitcom Grand, Mary Welsh on the miniseries Hemingway, T.J. Cavanaugh on the miniseries Tanner '88, and Sandy Farrell on The Andros Targets. Her best known film roles are as Arnold Schwarzenegger's hypoglycemic partner Phoebe O'Hara in Kindergarten Cop, Judge Lambrey in Why Do Fools Fall in Love?, Alison Langley in Bean, Angela in Junior, Carol Cruise in Bob Roberts, Tina in Cadillac Man, Gigi Hightower in The Best of Times, Trudy Cooper in The Right Stuff, and Belle Starr in The Long Riders.
Pamela Reed Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Pamela Reed reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 42 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Pamela Reed's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 17% of Pamela Reed'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 Right Stuff, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Pamela Reed Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Pamela Reed's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Pamela Reed has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | The Burial | Annette O'Keefe | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Language Arts | Sister Giorgia | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Long Dumb Road | Dotty | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Outside In | Aunt Bette | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Savannah Sunrise | Loraine Miles | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | The Architect | Colin's Mother | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Jane Doe: Now You See It, Now You Don't | Fran Henkel | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Dynasty: The Making of a Guilty Pleasure | Esther Shapiro | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Life of the Party | Evelyn | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Realizing The Right Stuff | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Proof of Life | Janis Goodman | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Standing on Fishes | Janice | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Why Do Fools Fall In Love | Judge Lambrey | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Carriers | Holly Parker | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Bean | Alison Langley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Santa Fe | Nancy Vigil | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Critical Choices | Arlene Dickens | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Man Next Door | Wanda Gilmore | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Deadly Whispers | Carol Acton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Junior | Angela | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Born Too Soon | Elizabeth Mehren | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Bob Roberts | Carol Cruise | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Passed Away | Terry Scanlan Pinter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Woman With a Past | Dee Johnson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Kindergarten Cop | Det. Phoebe O'Hara | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Cadillac Man | Tina | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Caroline? | Grace Carmichael | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Chattahoochee | Earlene | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Rachel River | Mary Graving | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Best of Times | Gigi Hightower | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Clan of the Cave Bear | Iza | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Scandal Sheet | Helen Grant | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Goodbye People | Nancie Scot | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | Heart of Steel | Valerie | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | The Right Stuff | Trudy Cooper | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | I Want to Live | Edie Bannister | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Young Doctors in Love | Nurse Norine Sprockett | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Eyewitness | Linda Mercer | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Inmates: A Love Story | Sunny | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Melvin and Howard | Bonnie Dummar | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Long Riders | Belle Starr | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | All's Well That Ends Well | Helena | Flop | Similar → |
Pamela Reed - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Pamela Reed?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Pamela Reed is "The Right Stuff" with a rating of 7.4/10.
How many movies has Pamela Reed acted in?
Pamela Reed has been featured in at least 42 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Pamela Reed?
Other notable films include "The Burial", "Rachel River", and "The Long Riders".