
Faye Dunaway
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Dorothy Faye Dunaway (born January 14, 1941) is a European-American actress. She is the recipient of such accolades as an Academy Award, three Golden Globes, and a British Academy Film Award. Her career began in the early 1960s on Broadway. She made her screen debut in the 1967 film The Happening, and rose to fame that same year with her portrayal of outlaw Bonnie Parker in Arthur Penn's Bonnie and Clyde, for which she received her first Academy Award nomination. Her most notable films include the crime caper The Thomas Crown Affair (1968), the drama The Arrangement (1969), the revisionist western Little Big Man (1970), an adaptation of the Alexandre Dumas classic The Three Musketeers (1973), the neo-noir mystery Chinatown (1974), for which she earned her second Oscar nomination, the action-drama disaster The Towering Inferno (1974), the political thriller Three Days of the Condor (1975), the satire Network (1976), for which she won an Academy Award for Best Actress, and the thriller Eyes of Laura Mars (1978). Her career evolved to more mature and character roles in subsequent years, often in independent films, beginning with her controversial portrayal of Joan Crawford in the 1981 film Mommie Dearest. Other notable films in which she has appeared include Barfly (1987), The Handmaid's Tale (1990), Arizona Dream (1994), Don Juan DeMarco (1995), The Twilight of the Golds (1997), Gia (1998) and The Rules of Attraction (2002). Dunaway also performed on stage in several plays including A Man for All Seasons (1961–63), After the Fall (1964), Hogan's Goat (1965–67), A Streetcar Named Desire (1973) and was awarded the Sarah Siddons Award for her portrayal of opera singer Maria Callas in Master Class (1996). Description above from the Wikipedia article Faye Dunaway, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Faye Dunaway Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Faye Dunaway reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Faye Dunaway's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 76% of Faye Dunaway'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 Yellow Bird, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Faye Dunaway Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Faye Dunaway's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Faye Dunaway has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Faye | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Case for Christ | Dr. Roberta Waters | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films | Selena (archive footage) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | A Family Thanksgiving | Gina | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Love Hollywood Style | God | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | El padrino: The Latin Godfather | Atty. Gen. Navarro | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Biographer | Amanda Washington | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | AFI's 100 Years... 100 Passions: America's Greatest Love Stories | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Yellow Bird | Aurora Beavis | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Changing Hearts | Betty Miller | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Heart of the Festival | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Festival in Cannes | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc | Yolande of Aragon | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | The Thomas Crown Affair | Psychiatrist | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Love Lies Bleeding | Josephine | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Gia | Wilhelmina Cooper | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | The People Next Door | Ellen Morse | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Inside the Dream Factory | Self / Host | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | A Family Divided | Karen Billingsley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Don Juan DeMarco | Marilyn Mickler | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Arizona Dream | Elaine Stalker | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Silhouette | Samantha Kimball | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Cold Sassy Tree | Love Simpson Blakeslee | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | On a Moonlit Night | Mrs. Colbert | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Barfly | Wanda Wilcox | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Raspberry Ripple | Matron and 'M' | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Supergirl: The Making of the Movie | Self / Selena | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Country Girl | Georgie Elgin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Mommie Dearest | Joan Crawford | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Arthur Miller on Home Ground | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Champ | Annie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Network | Diana Christensen | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Disappearance of Aimee | Sister Aimee Semple McPherson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Three Days of the Condor | Kathy Hale | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Towering Inferno | Susan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | After the Fall | Maggie | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Four Musketeers | Milady de Winter | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | Chinatown | Evelyn Cross Mulwray | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Three Musketeers | Lady de Winter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Woman I Love | Wallis Warfield Simpson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Hogan's Goat | Kathleen Stanton | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | Little Big Man | Mrs. Louise Pendrake | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Puzzle of a Downfall Child | Lou Andreas Sand | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Arrangement | Gwen | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Thomas Crown Affair | Vicki Anderson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Movie Orgy | Bonnie Parker (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Bonnie and Clyde | Bonnie Parker | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Happening | Sandy | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | Hurry Sundown | Lou McDowell | Average | Similar → |
Faye Dunaway - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Faye Dunaway?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Faye Dunaway is "The Yellow Bird" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Faye Dunaway acted in?
Faye Dunaway has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Faye Dunaway?
Other notable films include "Arthur Miller on Home Ground", "Love Hollywood Style", and "The Biographer".




