Holly Palance
ActingAbout Holly Palance
Holly Kathleen Palance (born August 5, 1950) is an American former actress and journalist. She is perhaps best known for her role as the nanny of Damien Thorn in Richard Donner's The Omen (1976). Palance also appeared in Pete Walker's horror film The Comeback (1978). Beginning in 1984, she also co-hosted the series Ripley's Believe it or Not! with her father, Jack Palance. Palance also had a leading role opposite Robin Williams and Kurt Russell in the comedy The Best of Times (1986) before retiring from acting. She later shifted to a career in journalism, serving as the editor-in-chief of the Los Angeles Times's lifestyle magazine. Description above from the Wikipedia article Holly Palance, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
Holly Palance Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Holly Palance reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 10 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Holly Palance's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 40% of Holly Palance'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 Next Voice You See, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Holly Palance Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Holly Palance's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Holly Palance has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Rock Bottom | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Cast the First Stone | Ellen Armstrong | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Best of Times | Elly Dundee | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Under Fire | Journalist | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Tuxedo Warrior | Sally | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Comeback | Gail | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Strange Case of the End of Civilization as We Know It | Air Hostess | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Omen | Young Nanny | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Shuttlecock | Mrs. Ede | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Next Voice You See | Susie Kay | Super Hit | Similar → |
Holly Palance - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Holly Palance?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Holly Palance is "The Next Voice You See" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Holly Palance acted in?
Holly Palance has been featured in at least 10 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Holly Palance?
Other notable films include "The Omen", "Cast the First Stone", and "Under Fire".