Maria Bamford - Actor Profile

Maria Bamford

Acting
Updated: May 12, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 3, 1970
Birth Place: Port Hueneme, California, USA

About Maria Bamford

Maria Bamford (born September 3, 1970) is an American actress and stand-up comedian. Her work has drawn critical acclaim and controversy because her humor often uses self-deprecating and dark topics, including her dysfunctional family, depression, anxiety, suicide, and mental illness. She loves pugs, and typically owns at least one senior pug at any given time.

Maria Bamford Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Maria Bamford reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 20% of Maria Bamford'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 Unicorn Boy, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Maria Bamford Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Maria Bamford's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Maria Bamford has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2026 Micro Budget Darby Flop Similar →
2025 Adult Swim's The Elephant Various characters (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2024 The People's Joker Lorne Michaels (voice) Hit Similar →
2023 Maria Bamford: Local Act Self Average Similar →
2023 Quiz Lady Marybeth Windlemore Hit Similar →
2023 Unicorn Boy Queen Junipero (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2022 The Bubble Krystal's Mom Flop Similar →
2021 Too Many Buddhas Dr. Stevens Flop Similar →
2021 Extinct Bo's Mom (voice) Average Similar →
2020 This Is Stand-Up Self Flop Similar →
2020 Seven Stages to Achieve Eternal Bliss Cultist Flop Similar →
2020 Maria Bamford: Weakness Is the Brand Herself Average Similar →
2019 Debbie & Doug Drop Acid in the Desert Ariel Flop Similar →
2019 Still Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate Self Flop Similar →
2019 Strong Independent Women Mom Flop Similar →
2018 An Evening with Beverly Luff Linn The Elegant Woman Average Similar →
2017 Puss in Book: Trapped in an Epic Tale The Duchess (voice) Hit Similar →
2017 Maria Bamford: Old Baby - Flop Similar →
2015 Hell and Back Gloria (voice) Flop Similar →
2015 Misery Loves Comedy Self Average Similar →
2014 Muffin Top: A Love Story Angelique Flop Similar →
2014 Dead End Pauline Average Similar →
2014 Play Nice - Flop Similar →
2014 I Am Road Comic Self Average Similar →
2013 Timms Valley Genia Myers Average Similar →
2013 DC Nation - Tales of Metropolis - "Lois" Lois Lane (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2013 DC Nation - Tales of Metropolis - "Bizarro" Lois Lane (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2012 Maria Bamford: The Special Special Special! Herself Average Similar →
2012 From Nothing, Something: A Documentary on the Creative Process - Flop Similar →
2012 WordGirl: The Rise of Miss Power - Flop Similar →
2010 Held Up Rachel Gonzales Flop Similar →
2010 Danger Planet Captain Flop Similar →
2010 Maria Bamford: Plan B Self Flop Similar →
2009 Maria Bamford's One-Hour Homemade Christmas Stand-up Special Herself Flop Similar →
2009 Funny People: Live Self Flop Similar →
2009 The Room Before and After - Part 3: Maria Bamford - Average Similar →
2009 Maruined Zack Flop Similar →
2007 Heckler Self Average Similar →
2007 The Comedians of Comedy: Live at The Troubadour Self Hit Similar →
2006 Barnyard Mrs. Beady (voice) Average Similar →
2006 The Comedians of Comedy: Live at the El Rey Self Average Similar →
2006 Just for Laughs Stand Up, Vol. 2: On the Edge Self Flop Similar →
2005 The Comedians of Comedy Self Hit Similar →
2003 Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventure Aranea (voice) Average Similar →
2002 Stuart Little 2 Teacher Average Similar →
2000 CatDog and the Great Parent Mystery Shriek Dubois (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2000 Lucky Numbers Wendy Flop Similar →
2000 Hairballs Little Girl / Mother (voice) Flop Similar →
1999 Los Enchiladas! Sarah Flop Similar →
1998 Fetch Shriek Average Similar →

Maria Bamford - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Maria Bamford?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Maria Bamford is "Unicorn Boy" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Maria Bamford acted in?

Maria Bamford has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Maria Bamford?

Other notable films include "DC Nation - Tales of Metropolis - "Lois"", "DC Nation - Tales of Metropolis - "Bizarro"", and "Adult Swim's The Elephant".

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