Julia Ormond
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Julia Karin Ormond (born 4 January 1965) is an English actress who has appeared in film and television and on stage. Ormond rose to prominence in the 1990s with film appearances in The Baby of Mâcon (1993), Legends of the Fall (1994), First Knight (1995), Sabrina (1995), Smilla's Sense of Snow (1997), and The Barber of Siberia (1998). Other notable roles include Doris Side in Inland Empire (2006), Lisa Howard in Che (2008), Caroline Fuller in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008), and Vivien Leigh in My Week with Marilyn (2011). On television, Ormond won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie for her role in the HBO film Temple Grandin (2010). She is also known for her starring role as antagonist Elizabeth Kublek in The Walking Dead: World Beyond (2020 - 2021).
Julia Ormond Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Julia Ormond reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 44 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Julia Ormond's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 43% of Julia Ormond'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 Temple Grandin, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Julia Ormond Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Julia Ormond's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Julia Ormond has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Fractured | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2025 | Saurus City | Queen Rachel (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2024 | Here's Yanni! | Plousia | Flop | Similar → |
| 2023 | Home Education | Carol | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | Son of the South | Virginia Durr | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Reunion | Ivy | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Ladies in Black | Magda | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Rememory | Carolyn Dunn | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Tour de Pharmacy | Adriana Baton | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Sean Connery: In His Own Words | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Unity | Narrator (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | The East | Paige Williams | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Exploding Sun | Joan Elias | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Chained | Sarah Fittler | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | My Week with Marilyn | Vivien Leigh | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | The Green | Karen | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Albatross | Joa | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | The Music Never Stopped | Dianne Daley | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | The Wronged Man | Janet Gregory | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Temple Grandin | Eustacia | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | The Curious Birth of Benjamin Button | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Curious Case of Benjamin Button | Caroline Fuller | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Che: Part One | Lisa Howard | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | La conjura de El Escorial | Princesa de Éboli | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Kit Kittredge: An American Girl | Mrs. Kittredge | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Surveillance | Elisabeth Anderson | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | I Know Who Killed Me | Susan Fleming | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Inland Empire | Doris Side | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Iron Jawed Angels | Inez Millholland | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Resistance | Claire Daussois | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | The Nazi Officer's Wife | Edith Hahn (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Searching for Debra Winger | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Varian's War | Miriam Davenport | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | The Prime Gig | Caitlin Carlson | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Animal Farm | Jessie (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Barber of Siberia | Jane Callahan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Smilla's Sense of Snow | Smilla Jasperson | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Sabrina | Sabrina Fairchild | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | First Knight | Guinevere | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Legends of the Fall | Susannah Fincannon Ludlow | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Nostradamus | Marie | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Captives | Rachel Clifford | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Baby of Mâcon | The Daughter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Stalin | Nadya Alliluyeva | Flop | Similar → |
Julia Ormond - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Julia Ormond?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Julia Ormond is "Temple Grandin" with a rating of 7.8/10.
How many movies has Julia Ormond acted in?
Julia Ormond has been featured in at least 44 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Julia Ormond?
Other notable films include "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button", "Unity", and "Legends of the Fall".