Virginia Madsen
ActingAbout Virginia Madsen
Virginia Gayle Madsen (born September 11, 1961) is an American actress and film producer. She made her film debut in Class (1983), which was filmed in her native Chicago. After she moved to Los Angeles, director David Lynch cast her as Princess Irulan in the science fiction film Dune (1984). Madsen then starred in a series of successful teen movies, including Electric Dreams (1984), Modern Girls (1986), and Fire with Fire (1986). Madsen received further recognition for her starring role as Helen Lyle in the horror film Candyman (1992). For her performance in Alexander Payne's comedy-drama Sideways (2004), Madsen was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. On television, Madsen has appeared in the comedy-drama series Moonlighting (1989), the comedy series Frasier (1998), the period drama series American Dreams (2002–2003), the murder mystery series Monk (2002–2009), the science fiction series The Event (2011), the supernatural drama series Witches of East End (2013–2014), the political thriller series Designated Survivor (2016–2017), and the DC Universe superhero horror series Swamp Thing (2019). Description above from the Wikipedia article Virginia Madsen, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Virginia Madsen reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Virginia Madsen's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 42% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Virginia Madsen remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in That Click, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Virginia Madsen Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Virginia Madsen's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Virginia Madsen.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Give Me an A | Coach Judy | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | One Day as a Lion | Valerie Brisky | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Prey for the Devil | Dr. Peters | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Candyman | Helen Lyle (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | Operation Christmas Drop | Congresswoman Angie Bradford | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | That Click | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Her Smell | Ania Adamcyzk | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Spare Room | Nat | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | 1985 | Eileen | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Better Watch Out | Deandra Lerner | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Burn Your Maps | Victoria | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Joy | Terry | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | An American Girl: Grace Stirs Up Success | Mrs. Thomas | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | All the Wilderness | Abigail Charm | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Magic of Belle Isle | Mrs. O'Neil | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Red Riding Hood | Suzette | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Amelia | Dorothy Binney (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | I Know a Woman Like That | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | The Haunting in Connecticut | Sara Campbell | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Wonder Woman | Hippolyta (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Diminished Capacity | Charlotte | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Cutlass | Robin | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Being Michael Madsen | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Number 23 | Agatha Sparrow / Fabrizia | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Astronaut Farmer | Mrs. Farmer | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | A Prairie Home Companion | Dangerous Woman | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Firewall | Beth Stanfield | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Scooby-Doo! in Where's My Mummy? | Cleopatra (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Sideways | Maya | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Sweets to the Sweet: The 'Candyman' Mythos | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Brave New Girl | Wanda Lovell | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Tempted | Emma Burke | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Just Ask My Children | Brenda Kniffen | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Almost Salinas | Clare | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Crossfire Trail | Anne Rodney | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | The Haunting | Jane | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Rainmaker | Jackie Lemancyzk | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Ghosts of Mississippi | Dixie DeLaughter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | The Prophecy | Katherine Henley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Candyman | Helen Lyle | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Ironclads | Betty Stuart | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Hot Spot | Dolly Harshaw | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Gotham | Rachel Carlyle | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Long Gone | Dixie Lee Boxx | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Modern Girls | Kelly | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Fire with Fire | Lisa Taylor | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Creator | Barbara Spencer | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Dune | Princess Irulan | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Electric Dreams | Madeline Robistat | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Class | Lisa | Average | Similar → |
Virginia Madsen - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Virginia Madsen?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Virginia Madsen is "That Click" with a rating of 8.8/10.
How many movies has Virginia Madsen acted in?
Virginia Madsen has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Virginia Madsen?
Other notable films include "Almost Salinas", "Sweets to the Sweet: The 'Candyman' Mythos", and "An American Girl: Grace Stirs Up Success".