Barbara Gordon
ActingAbout Barbara Gordon
Barbara Gordon is a Canadian film, television and stage actress. She is most noted as a two-time Genie Award nominee for Best Supporting Actress, receiving nods at the 1st Genie Awards in 1980 for Wild Horse Hank and at the 7th Genie Awards in 1986 for Overnight. She won a Dora Mavor Moore Award in 2000 for Best Actress, Independent Theatre, for her performance as Weasy in Factory Theatre's production of Chaz Thorne's The Dogpatch.
Barbara Gordon Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Barbara Gordon reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Barbara Gordon's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 46% of Barbara Gordon'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 Special People, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Barbara Gordon Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Barbara Gordon's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Barbara Gordon has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | A '90s Christmas | Grandma Betty | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | A Bestselling Kind of Love | Evelyn Wood | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | Maid for Revenge | Elizabeth Hale | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Danger in the House | June Covington | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | Learning to Love Again | Mary | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | Buffaloed | Mrs. Cooney | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Nostalgic Christmas | Dorothy Gordon | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Silence | Woman with Shotgun | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Sleeper | Barbara | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Christmas with Tucker | Cora McCray | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Empire of Dirt | Mrs. Armstrong | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Home Sweet Home | Sara's Mother (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Still Mine | Margaret | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Christmas Magic | Betsy | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Too Late to Say Goodbye | Lily Ann Holmes | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Still Small Voices | Silva Waiverly | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Road to Christmas | Rheudel | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Skinwalkers | Nana | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Love Thy Neighbor | Micky Gallaghan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Neil | Kate | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | More Sex & the Single Mom | Valerie | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Limit | Julie | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Redemption: The Stan Tookie Williams Story | Mrs. Morgan | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Sex & the Single Mom | Valerie | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Men with Brooms | Eva Foley | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Three and a Half | Mika, Cruella, Landlord's Wife | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Cube 2: Hypercube | Mrs. Paley | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Snap Decision | Moderator | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | The Judge | Jamie | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Last Debate | Lorraine Hampstead | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Three to Tango | Jenny Novak | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Resurrection | Judge Seers | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Dash and Lilly | Society Matron | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Borrowed Hearts | Bridget | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Picture Perfect | Grandma Matilda | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Trial at Fortitude Bay | Josephine Kant | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | The Women of Windsor | Downing | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | White Room | Mrs. Gentle | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Beautiful Dreamers | Agatha Haines | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Dead Ringers | Danuta | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | A Conspiracy of Love | Dr. Celia Hanson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Overnight | Alison | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Letting Go | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Special People | Mrs. Hasselman | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Trapped | Miriam Chatwill | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | A Far Cry From Home | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Threshold | Wanda, Vrain's Scrub Nurse | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Escape from Iran: The Canadian Caper | Kathryn 'Katie' Koob | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Plague | Joan Fuller | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | Christina | Mrs. Brice | Super Hit | Similar → |
Barbara Gordon - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Barbara Gordon?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Barbara Gordon is "Special People" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Barbara Gordon acted in?
Barbara Gordon has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Barbara Gordon?
Other notable films include "The Women of Windsor", "The Last Debate", and "A Far Cry From Home".