Adrienne Barbeau
ActingAbout Adrienne Barbeau
Adrienne Jo Barbeau (born June 11, 1945) is an American actress, singer and the author of three books. Barbeau came to prominence in the 1970s as Broadway's original Rizzo in the musical Grease, and as Carol Traynor, the divorced daughter of Maude Findlay (played by Beatrice Arthur) in the sitcom Maude. In the early 1980s Barbeau was a sex symbol, starring in several horror and science fiction films, including The Fog, Creepshow, Swamp Thing, and Escape from New York. During the 1990s, she became known for providing the voice of Catwoman on Batman: The Animated Series and subsequent Batman cartoon series. In the 2000s, she appeared in the HBO series Carnivàle as Ruthie the snake dancer.
Adrienne Barbeau Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Adrienne Barbeau reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Adrienne Barbeau's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 62% of Adrienne Barbeau'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 Art of Illusion: 100 Years of Hollywood Special Effects, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Adrienne Barbeau Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Adrienne Barbeau's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Adrienne Barbeau has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Oddities | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Watchmen: Chapter II | Sally Jupiter / Police Dispatcher (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Watchmen: Chapter I | Sally Jupiter / Silk Spectre / TV Broadcaster (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Hustlers Take All | Priscilla | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Oddities | Susan | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | In Search of Darkness: Part III | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Catwoman: The Feline Femme Fatale | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Curious George: Go West, Go Wild | Ginny's Mom (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | Little Willy | Adrienne | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | For the Love of Jessee | Katharyn | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Apple Seed | Jolene | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Swell | Dr. Shields | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Big Legend | Rita Laird | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | The Memory Book | Sarah | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Argo | Nina / Serksi the Gallactic Witch | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Complacent | Judy Sanderson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Celebrity Nude Revue: Easy 80's Volume 1 | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Bring Me the Head of Lance Henriksen | Adrienne | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Alice Jacobs Is Dead | Alice Jacobs | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Just Desserts: The Making of 'Creepshow' | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Christmas Do-Over | Trudi | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Big John | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Many Faces of Catwoman | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Return to 'Escape from New York' | Herself | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Santa Trap | Alice the Homeless Mom | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | No Place Like Home | Evie | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Tales from the Mist: Inside 'The Fog' | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island | Simone (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Art of Illusion: 100 Years of Hollywood Special Effects | Narrator | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Judge Dredd | Voice of Central Computer (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Sailor Moon | Queen Beryl / Queen Serenity (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Demolition Man | Main Frame Computer (voice, uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Queen Esther | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Two Evil Eyes | Jessica Valdemar | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Easter Story | Mary Magdalene (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Ultraman: The Adventure Begins | Beth O'Brien | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Back to School | Vanessa | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Creepshow | Wilma Northrup (segment "The Crate") | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Thing | Computer (voice) (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Charlie and the Great Balloon Chase | Susan O'Neill | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Cannonball Run | Marcie | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Escape from New York | Maggie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Tourist | Barbara Huggins | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Fog | Stevie Wayne | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Darker Side of Terror | Margaret Corwin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Someone's Watching Me! | Sophie | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Crash of Flight 401 | Veronica Daniels | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Return to Fantasy Island | Margo Dean | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | Having Babies | Allie Duggin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Great Houdinis | Daisy White | Average | Similar → |
Adrienne Barbeau - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Adrienne Barbeau?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Adrienne Barbeau is "The Art of Illusion: 100 Years of Hollywood Special Effects" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Adrienne Barbeau acted in?
Adrienne Barbeau has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Adrienne Barbeau?
Other notable films include "Complacent", "Hustlers Take All", and "Charlie and the Great Balloon Chase".