Jane Wagner - Actor Profile

Jane Wagner

Writing
Updated: May 08, 2026
1Total Films
6.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jun 26, 1935
Birth Place: Morristown, Tennessee, USA

About Jane Wagner

Jane Wagner (born February 26, 1935), one of America’s most distinguished playwrights, has won numerous awards, including: several Emmys for writing and producing and a Writer’s Guild Award for her work in television. Wagner has also won a New York Drama Critics’ Circle Special Award and a New York Drama Desk Award for her Broadway success, The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe; a CableAce Award for Executive Producing the film adaptation of The Search; three Grammy nominations for comedy albums she wrote with Lily Tomlin, Modern Scream, And That's the Truth, and On Stage; and two Peabody Awards--the first for the CBS television special, J.T., and the second for the ABC television special, Edith Ann’s Christmas: Just Say Noël.

Jane Wagner Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Jane Wagner reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 1 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Jane Wagner's work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 0% of Jane Wagner'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 Lily Tomlin, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Jane Wagner Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jane Wagner's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Jane Wagner has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1987 Lily Tomlin Herself Average Similar →

Jane Wagner - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jane Wagner?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jane Wagner is "Lily Tomlin" with a rating of 6.0/10.

How many movies has Jane Wagner acted in?

Jane Wagner has been featured in at least 1 major films throughout their career.

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