Lara Flynn Boyle
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Lara Flynn Boyle (born March 24, 1970) is an American actress and producer. She is best known for her role as Donna Hayward in the ABC cult television series Twin Peaks (1990–1991). After portraying Stacy in Penelope Spheeris's comedy Wayne's World (1992), Boyle had a lead role in John Dahl's critically acclaimed neo-noir film Red Rock West (1993), followed by roles in Threesome (1994), Cafe Society (1995), and Happiness (1998). From 1997 to 2003, Boyle portrayed Assistant District Attorney Helen Gamble in the ABC television series The Practice for which she was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series. Description above from the Wikipedia article Lara Flynn Boyle, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Lara Flynn Boyle reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 48 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Lara Flynn Boyle's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 15% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Lara Flynn Boyle remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Twin Peaks, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Lara Flynn Boyle Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Lara Flynn Boyle's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Lara Flynn Boyle.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Mother, Couch | Linda | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Death in Texas | Grace | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Lucky Dog | Ms. Donley | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Hansel and Gretel Get Baked | Agnes/The Witch | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Cougar Hunting | Kathy | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Life Is Hot in Cracktown | Betty McBain | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Baby on Board | Mary Radcliffe | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Have Dreams, Will Travel | Ben's Mother | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Shades of Black: The Conrad Black Story | Barbara Amiel | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | The House Next Door | Col Kennedy | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Land of the Blind | La Première Dame | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Jack Nicholson: The Joker Is Wild | Self(archive footage) (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Jackass Backyard BBQ | Herself | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | MIB ADR | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Men in Black II | Serleena | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Speaking of Sex | Dr. Emily Paige | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Chain of Fools | Karen | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Susan's Plan | Betty Johnson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Happiness | Helen Jordan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Since You've Been Gone | Grace Williams | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Afterglow | Marianne Byron | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Cafe Society | Pat Ward | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Farmer & Chase | Hillary | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Red Meat | Ruth | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Big Squeeze | Tanya Mulhill | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Cannes Man | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Jacob | Rahel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | The Road to Wellville | Ida Muntz | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Baby's Day Out | Laraine | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Past Tense | Tory Bass / Sabrina James | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Threesome | Alex | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Red Rock West | Suzanne Brown | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Temp | Kris Bolin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Equinox | Beverly Franks | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Where the Day Takes You | Heather | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Wayne's World | Stacy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Eye of the Storm | Sandra Gladstone | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Mobsters | Mara Motes | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | The Dark Backward | Rosarita | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Rookie | Sarah | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | May Wine | Cammie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Twin Peaks | Donna Hayward | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | The Preppie Murder | Jennifer Levin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Dead Poets Society | Ginny Danburry | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | How I Got Into College | Jessica Kailo | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Terror on Highway 91 | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Poltergeist III | Donna Gardner | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Dead Serious | Host | Flop | Similar → |
Lara Flynn Boyle - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Lara Flynn Boyle?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Lara Flynn Boyle is "Twin Peaks" with a rating of 8.5/10.
How many movies has Lara Flynn Boyle acted in?
Lara Flynn Boyle has been featured in at least 48 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Lara Flynn Boyle?
Other notable films include "Dead Poets Society", "Have Dreams, Will Travel", and "Happiness".