
Lisa Pelikan
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Lisa Pelikan (born July 12, 1954) is an American stage, film and television actress. She was born in Berkley, California, the daughter of American parents Helen L., a psychologist, and Robert G. Pelikan, an international economist who served as the minister-counselor from the United States at the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development in Paris. She attended the Juilliard School with a full scholarship to its drama division. Pelikan is primarily a stage actor and director, but is also known to film audiences for her film debut as the younger version of Vanessa Redgrave's title character in Julia (1977) (for which Redgrave won an Oscar), and her role as the widowed mother Sarah Hargrave in the film sequel Return to the Blue Lagoon (1991). Pelikan's first regular Television work was as maid Kate Mahaffey on the CBS soap opera Beacon Hill. Other high points in her career include her performances as the lusty Lucy Scanlon in the Television miniseries Studs Lonigan (1979), and the title character of the horror film Jennifer (1978). She also won a Drama-Logue Award for her one-woman play about Zelda Fitzgerald entitled "Only a Broken String of Pearls". She was married to fellow actor Bruce Davison, with whom she has one son, Ethan. She and Davison are divorced. Description above from the Wikipedia article Lisa Pelikan, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Lisa Pelikan Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Lisa Pelikan reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 25 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Lisa Pelikan's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 20% of Lisa Pelikan'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 Country Girl, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Lisa Pelikan Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Lisa Pelikan's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Lisa Pelikan has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Circle | Cancer Survivor | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | 10,000 Days | Anna Hesse | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Sacrifices of the Heart | Virginia Doyle | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Off Season | Ashley Manson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Shadow of Doubt | Leslie Saxon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Color of Justice | Betty | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | It's My Party | Party Guest (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Return to the Blue Lagoon | Sarah Hargrave | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Into the Badlands | Sarah Carstairs | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Lionheart | Hélène Gaultier | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | A Bunny's Tale | Lee | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Ghoulies | Rebecca | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Swing Shift | Violet Mulligan | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | The House of God | Jo Miller | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Best Little Girl in the World | Gail Powell | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Women's Room | Kyla | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | L'Homme en colère | Anne | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | True Grit: A Further Adventure | Mattie Ross | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Jennifer | Jennifer Baylor | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Perfect Gentlemen | Annie Cavagarno | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Julia | Young Julia | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Blue Hotel | Younger Daughter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | I Want to Keep My Baby! | Miranda | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Valley Forge | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Country Girl | Nancy | Super Hit | Similar → |
Lisa Pelikan - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Lisa Pelikan?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Lisa Pelikan is "The Country Girl" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Lisa Pelikan acted in?
Lisa Pelikan has been featured in at least 25 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Lisa Pelikan?
Other notable films include "I Want to Keep My Baby!", "Valley Forge", and "Lionheart".




