Summer Glau - Actor Profile

Summer Glau

Acting
Freshness: Jan 13, 2026
13Total Films
7.4 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 24, 1981
Birth Place: San Antonio, Texas, USA

About Summer Glau

Summer Lyn Glau  (born July 24, 1981, height 5' 6" (1,68 m)) is an American actress, known for playing River Tam in the science fiction series Firefly and follow-up movie Serenity and for playing Cameron in the series Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Summer Glau reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 13 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Adventure

The majority of Summer Glau's filmography leans towards the Adventure 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 23% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Summer Glau remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Serenity, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Summer Glau Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Summer Glau's career based on audience ratings.

★7.4
Serenity (2005) movie poster
★7.4

Serenity — When the renegade crew of Serenity agrees to hide a fugitive on their ship, they find themselves in an action-packed bat

Serenity

2005•Sci-Fi
★7.2
Superman/Batman: Apocalypse (2010) movie poster
★7.2

Superman/Batman: Apocalypse — Batman discovers a mysterious teen-aged girl with superhuman powers and a connection to Superman. When the girl comes to

Superman/Batman: Apocalypse

2010•Sci-Fi
★6.5
Inside the Box (2013) movie poster
★6.5

Inside the Box — When the local District Attorney comes knocking, a Texan cop is forced to face a secret that he's been hiding from his w

Inside the Box

2013•Crime
★6.1
Help for the Holidays (2012) movie poster
★6.1

Help for the Holidays — Although she loves Christmas, Santa’s elf Christine (Summer Glau) wonders if there could be more to life than making toy

Help for the Holidays

2012•Family
★6.1
Sleepover (2004) movie poster
★6.1

Sleepover — As their first year of high school looms ahead, best friends Julie, Hannah, Yancy and Farrah have one last summer sleepo

Sleepover

2004•Family

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Summer Glau.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2015 Dead End - Flop Similar →
2013 Inside the Box Sophie Hit Similar →
2013 Knights of Badassdom Gwen Average Similar →
2012 Help for the Holidays Christine Prancer Average Similar →
2012 Browncoats Unite: Firefly 10th Anniversary Special Self Flop Similar →
2011 The Legend of Hell's Gate: An American Conspiracy Maggie Moon Flop Similar →
2010 Superman/Batman: Apocalypse Kara Zor-El / Supergirl (voice) Hit Similar →
2010 Deadly Honeymoon Lindsey Ross Forrest Flop Similar →
2006 The Initiation of Sarah Lindsey Goodwin Average Similar →
2006 Done the Impossible Self (Archive Footage) Average Similar →
2006 Mammoth Jack Abernathy Flop Similar →
2005 Serenity River Tam Hit Similar →
2004 Sleepover Ticket Girl Average Similar →

Summer Glau - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Summer Glau?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Summer Glau is "Serenity" with a rating of 7.4/10.

How many movies has Summer Glau acted in?

Summer Glau has been featured in at least 13 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Summer Glau?

Other notable films include "Superman/Batman: Apocalypse", "Inside the Box", and "Help for the Holidays".