Heather Hewitt

Acting

Freshness: Jan 15, 2026

5Total Films

6.9 Highest Rated

Birth Place: Brattleboro, Vermont, USA

About Heather Hewitt

Heather Hewitt was born on October 2, 1935 in Brattleboro, Vermont, USA as Joan Heather Hewitt. She is an actress, known for Dave (1993), That Thing You Do! (1996) and Judy (2005)

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Heather Hewitt reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 5 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Heather Hewitt'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 60% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Heather Hewitt remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in That Thing You Do!, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Heather Hewitt Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Heather Hewitt's career based on audience ratings.

That Thing You Do! (1996) movie poster

That Thing You Do! — A Pennsylvania band scores a hit in 1964 and rides the star-making machinery as long as it can, with lots of help from i

That Thing You Do!

1996•Comedy

Dave (1993) movie poster

Dave — A sweet-natured Temp Agency operator and amateur Presidential look-alike is recruited by the Secret Service to become a

Dave

1993•Comedy

Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult (1994) movie poster

Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult — Frank Drebin is persuaded out of retirement to go undercover in a state prison. There he has to find out what top terror

Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult

1994•Comedy

Mission Mars (1968) movie poster

Mission Mars — Three American astronauts who land on Mars discover the body of a frozen Russian cosmonaut and a mysterious talking orb.

Mission Mars

1968•Sci-Fi

I Eat Your Skin (1971) movie poster

I Eat Your Skin — A playboy adventure novelist joins his publisher on an expedition to Voodoo Island in the Caribbean, where a cancer rese

I Eat Your Skin

1971•Horror

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Heather Hewitt.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1996	That Thing You Do!	Sales Lady	Hit	Similar →
1994	Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult	Academy Awards Guest (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1993	Dave	Judy	Hit	Similar →
1971	I Eat Your Skin	Jeannie Biladeau	Flop	Similar →
1968	Mission Mars	Edith Blaiswick	Flop	Similar →

Heather Hewitt - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Heather Hewitt?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Heather Hewitt is "That Thing You Do!" with a rating of 6.9/10.

How many movies has Heather Hewitt acted in?

Heather Hewitt has been featured in at least 5 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Heather Hewitt?

Other notable films include "Dave", "Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult", and "Mission Mars".