
Catherine Curtin
ActingAbout Catherine Curtin
Catherine Curtin is an American film, television and theater actress. Playing mostly roles in film and television, she is best known for her role as correctional officer Wanda Bell on the Netflix series Orange Is the New Black, and has also appeared in Insecure, Stranger Things, and Homeland. She has appeared in many Off-Broadway productions, including the title role of Janis Joplin in Love, Janis.
Catherine Curtin Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Catherine Curtin 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 Catherine Curtin's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 30% of Catherine Curtin'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 Raising the Stakes, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Catherine Curtin Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Catherine Curtin's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Catherine Curtin has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Pretty Thing | Peggy | Average | Similar → |
| 2025 | Bad Shabbos | Beth | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Saturday Night | Joan Carbunkle | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | The Disruptors | Sue Kerrigan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Founders Day | Commissioner Peterson | Flop | Similar → |
| 2023 | Ramona at Midlife | Julie | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | Benji's Hour | Susan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Hangdog | Buffy | Flop | Similar → |
| 2023 | Brenda and Billy and the Pothos Plant | Mother | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | Lie Hard | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | 18½ | Lena | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | A Shot Through the Wall | Cynthia Kostas | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | F^¢K '€M R!GHT B@¢K | Sheila | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Are You Happy Now | Norma | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | Kendra and Beth | Ada | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Worth | Joan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | The Surrogate | Sarah Friedberg | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | Werewolves Within | Jeanine Sherman | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | Triple Threat | Audrey Williamson | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | What Breaks the Ice | Elaine | Flop | Similar → |
| 2020 | The Artist's Wife | Joyce | Flop | Similar → |
| 2020 | First One In | Jane | Flop | Similar → |
| 2020 | Chemical Hearts | Sarah Sawyer | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | The Half of It | Colleen Munsky | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Inside the Rain | Nancy Glass | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | Bad Education | Judy Shapiro | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Blush | Gail | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | Breaking Brooklyn | Principal Carver | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Beauty Mark | Ruth Ann | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | Camera Obscura | Det. Dawson | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Crazy Famous | Mrs. Marcus | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Light of the Moon | Kirra | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Gold Star | Deanne | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Catfight | Carl's Wife | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Fan Girl | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Wolf of Wall Street | FBI Agent #1 | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Bourne Legacy | C-Team | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Nature Calls | Leachman's Mother | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close | Leigh-Anne Black | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Caught | Mom | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Revolutionary Road | Woman in Audience | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Chicago 10 | Barbara Callender (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Noise | Barbara | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Happy End | Beatrix | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Unconditional Love | Woman Chosen for Show | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | The Next Big Thing | 'Weltanschauung' Woman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Ed's Next Move | Anne (as Cathy Curtin) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Suspicions | Bridgette | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Inheritor | Minister's Wife | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Raising the Stakes | Theresa | Super Hit | Similar → |
Catherine Curtin - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Catherine Curtin?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Catherine Curtin is "Raising the Stakes" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Catherine Curtin acted in?
Catherine Curtin has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Catherine Curtin?
Other notable films include "F^¢K '€M R!GHT B@¢K", "The Wolf of Wall Street", and "Breaking Brooklyn".




