Allison Tolman
ActingAbout Allison Tolman
Allison Cara Tolman (born November 18, 1981) is an American actress. She is best known for her role as Minnesota police officer Molly Solverson in the first season of the FX black comedy crime series Fargo. For her role, she won the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Movie/Miniseries and received Best Actress nominations at the Emmy Awards and for the Golden Globes. In 2015, she had a supporting role in Michael Dougherty's comedy horror film Krampus. In 2017, Tolman starred in ABC's Downward Dog, based on the Animal Media Group web series, It was canceled after one season. She starred in the ABC drama series Emergence (2019-2020), which was cancelled after one season. In 2021, she starred as Alma Filcott in the second season of the drama series Why Women Kill, and played Natalie Green in The Facts of Life portion of the third edition of Live in Front of a Studio Audience.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Allison Tolman 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: Comedy
The majority of Allison Tolman's filmography leans towards the Comedy 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 38% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Allison Tolman remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Live in Front of a Studio Audience: The Facts of Life and Diff'rent Strokes, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Allison Tolman Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Allison Tolman's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Allison Tolman.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Return to Sender | Julia | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Live in Front of a Studio Audience: The Facts of Life and Diff'rent Strokes | Natalie Green | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | The Last Shift | Evelyn | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | Speed of Life | Young June | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Sisters Brothers | Girl Mayfield Saloon | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Family | Cheryl | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Killing Gunther | Mia | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | The House | Dawn Mayweather | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Barracuda | Merle | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Krampus | Linda | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Addicted to Fresno | Ruby | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | The Gift | Lucy | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Hello Ladies: The Movie | Kate | Average | Similar → |
Allison Tolman - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Allison Tolman?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Allison Tolman is "Live in Front of a Studio Audience: The Facts of Life and Diff'rent Strokes" with a rating of 7.5/10.
How many movies has Allison Tolman acted in?
Allison Tolman has been featured in at least 13 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Allison Tolman?
Other notable films include "Return to Sender", "The Sisters Brothers", and "The Gift".