Patty McCormack
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Patty McCormack (born August 21, 1945) is an American actress with a career in theater, films and television. She achieved success as a child actress, and received a nomination for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in The Bad Seed (1956). Her acting career has continued with supporting roles in film and television, including a more recent performance as Pat Nixon in Frost/Nixon (2008). Description above from the Wikipedia article Patty McCormack, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Patty McCormack Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Patty McCormack reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Patty McCormack's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 22% of Patty McCormack'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 Kathy O', which stands out as a key performance.
Best Patty McCormack Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Patty McCormack's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Patty McCormack has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | The Bad Seed Returns | Dr. March | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Always Amore | Nonna | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Bad Seed | Dr. March | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | House of Deadly Secrets | Sylvia Holmes | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | Chicanery | Sandra Monescu | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | A Moving Romance | Mrs. Norrell | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Buttwhistle | Grandma Confer | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Master | Mildred Drummond | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Soda Springs | Beth | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | 2nd Take | Estelle | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Safari: Silent Predators | Vera Conrad | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Elevator Girl | Rosemary | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Citizen Jane | Aunt Gertrude | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | A Christmas Proposal | Maggie | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Frost/Nixon | Pat Nixon | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | In the Wall | Dolores | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Left in Darkness | Grandmother | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Shallow Ground | Helen Reedy | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Mystery Woman: Snapshot | Barbara Sommers | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Gone But Not Forgotten | Andrea Hammerhill | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Heart of the Beholder | Helen | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | Target | Maysie | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | The Kiss | Priscilla Standhope | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Inhabited | Olivia Hagen | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | The Medicine Show | Janice Piegi | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Choosing Matthias | Mrs. Leonard | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Acceptable Risk | Lois | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Silent Predators | Vera Conrad | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Mommy's Day | Mrs. Sterling | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Mommy | Mommy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Saturday the 14th Strikes Back | Kate Baxter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Private Road: No Trespassing | Dave Roberts | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Answers | Mandy Morgan (Segment "A Good Time") | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Invitation to Hell | Mary Peterson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | Night Partners | Sophie Metzman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Awakening of Cassie | Sally | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | Bug | Sylvia Ross | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Murder Impossible | Tanya | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Young Animals | Janet | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Young Runaways | Deannie Donford | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Mini-Skirt Mob | Edie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | Maryjane | Susan Hoffman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | Jacktown | Margaret | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Explosive Generation | Janet Sommers | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn | Joanna Wilkes | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Kathy O' | Kathy O'Rourke | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | All Mine to Give | Annabelle Eunson | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Bad Seed | Rhoda Penmark | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Atomic Attack | Ginny Mitchell | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Two Gals and a Guy | Fay Oliver (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
Patty McCormack - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Patty McCormack?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Patty McCormack is "Kathy O'" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Patty McCormack acted in?
Patty McCormack has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Patty McCormack?
Other notable films include "Frost/Nixon", "The Bad Seed", and "The Master".