Lily Tomlin - Actor Profile

Lily Tomlin

Acting
Updated: May 08, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 1, 1939
Birth Place: Detroit, Michigan, USA

About Lily Tomlin

Mary Jean "Lily" Tomlin (born September 1, 1939) is an American actress, comedian, writer and producer. She has won multiple awards from many quarters, including Tony Awards, Emmy Awards, and a Grammy Award and has also been nominated for an Academy Award.

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

Lily Tomlin Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Lily Tomlin 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 Lily Tomlin's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 100% of Lily Tomlin'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 Edith Ann: A Few Pieces of the Puzzle, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Lily Tomlin Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Lily Tomlin's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Edith Ann: A Few Pieces of the Puzzle (1994) movie poster
★10.0

Edith Ann: A Few Pieces of the Puzzle: Edith Ann is NOT your average 6-year-old. She sees the world unlike any other child her age. Created by the multi-talent

Edith Ann: A Few Pieces of the Puzzle

1994•Animation
★10.0
Still Working 9 to 5 (2022) movie poster
★10.0

Still Working 9 to 5: Examines the 40-year evolution of gender inequality and discrimination in the workplace since the 1980 release of the co

Still Working 9 to 5

2022•Documentary
★9.0
Waiting Tables (1986) movie poster
★9.0

Waiting Tables: Interviews with people whom Gloria Steinem calls "pink collar" workers--those who wait tables.

Waiting Tables

1986•Documentary
★9.0
Edith Ann: Homeless Go Home (1994) movie poster
★9.0

Edith Ann: Homeless Go Home: A young quirky girl finds her way in a crazy world.

Edith Ann: Homeless Go Home

1994•Animation
★9.0
Edith Ann's Christmas (Just Say Noël) (1996) movie poster
★9.0

Edith Ann's Christmas (Just Say Noël): Drama engulfs the household of Edith Ann and her family during the holidays.

Edith Ann's Christmas (Just Say Noël)

1996•Animation

Full Filmography

Every movie Lily Tomlin has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2023 Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love Self - Guest Super Hit Similar →
2022 Still Working 9 to 5 Self Super Hit Similar →
2020 One World: Together at Home Self Hit Similar →
2019 Dolly Parton: Here I Am Self Hit Similar →
2019 I Am Richard Pryor Self - Actress and Comedian Hit Similar →
2018 Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Aunt May (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2018 TVTV: Video Revolutionaries Self Super Hit Similar →
2018 Feminists: What Were They Thinking? Self Super Hit Similar →
2018 Jane Fonda in Five Acts Self - (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2015 Grandma Elle Hit Similar →
2014 Altman Self Hit Similar →
2013 Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic Self Hit Similar →
2013 An Apology to Elephants Narrator Super Hit Similar →
2013 Why We Laugh: Funny Women Self Hit Similar →
2013 Inequality for All Violet Newstead (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2012 The Procession Jason's mom Hit Similar →
2011 Vito Self Hit Similar →
2005 Saturday Night Live in the '80s: Lost and Found Self Super Hit Similar →
2004 Goodnight, We Love You Self Hit Similar →
2000 The Kid Janet Hit Similar →
2000 Altman on His Own Terms Self Super Hit Similar →
1999 Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary Special Self Hit Similar →
1999 Tea with Mussolini Georgina "Georgie" Rockwell Hit Similar →
1999 Get Bruce! Self Hit Similar →
1997 Happy Birthday Elizabeth: A Celebration of Life Self Hit Similar →
1996 Edith Ann's Christmas (Just Say Noël) Edith Ann (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1996 The Celluloid Closet Narrator (voice) Hit Similar →
1995 Blue in the Face Waffle eater Hit Similar →
1994 Edith Ann: Homeless Go Home Edith Ann (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1994 Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever! Ernestine (archive footage) Hit Similar →
1994 But... Seriously Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
1994 Edith Ann: A Few Pieces of the Puzzle Edith Ann (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1993 Sesame Street Stays Up Late! Ernestine the Telephone Operator(uncredited) Hit Similar →
1993 Short Cuts Doreen Piggot Hit Similar →
1993 And the Band Played On Dr. Selma Dritz Hit Similar →
1993 Luck, Trust & Ketchup: Robert Altman in Carver Country Self Super Hit Similar →
1992 The Player Lily Tomlin Hit Similar →
1991 Shadows and Fog Prostitute Hit Similar →
1991 The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe Trudy the Bag Lady / Agnus Angst / Kate / Brandy / Tina / Chrissy / Lud / Marie / Vince / Edie / Lynn / Marge Super Hit Similar →
1988 Free to Be... a Family Self Super Hit Similar →
1987 Funny, You Don't Look 200: A Constitutional Vaudeville Self Super Hit Similar →
1986 Waiting Tables - Super Hit Similar →
1984 All of Me Edwina Cutwater Hit Similar →
1981 The Muppets Go to the Movies Herself Hit Similar →
1981 Lily: Sold Out Self / Various Characters Hit Similar →
1980 Nine to Five Violet Newstead Hit Similar →
1979 Appearing Nitely Self Super Hit Similar →
1977 The Paul Simon Special Self Super Hit Similar →
1975 Nashville Linnea Reese Hit Similar →
1972 Scarecrow in a Garden of Cucumbers Telephone Voice (voice) (uncredited) Hit Similar →

Lily Tomlin - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Lily Tomlin?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Lily Tomlin is "Edith Ann: A Few Pieces of the Puzzle" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Lily Tomlin acted in?

Lily Tomlin has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Lily Tomlin?

Other notable films include "Still Working 9 to 5", "Waiting Tables", and "Edith Ann: Homeless Go Home".

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