Maureen Stapleton
ActingAbout Maureen Stapleton
Lois Maureen Stapleton (June 21, 1925 – March 13, 2006) was an American actress. She was the recipient of an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, a Golden Globe Award, two Tony Awards, and a Primetime Emmy Award, and is one of the few performers to achieve the Triple Crown of Acting.
Best Maureen Stapleton Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Maureen Stapleton's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Maureen Stapleton.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Wilbur Falls | Wilbur Falls High Secretary | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Addicted to Love | Nana | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Jack Lemmon: America's Everyman | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | The Last Good Time | Ida Cutler | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Trading Mom | Mrs. Cavour, the Gardener | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Lincoln | Sarah Bush Lincoln (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Miss Rose White | Tanta Perla | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Passed Away | Mary Scanlan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Hello Actors Studio | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Liberace: Behind the Music | Frances Liberace | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Doin' Time on Planet Earth | Helium Balloon Saleslady | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Cocoon: The Return | Mary Luckett | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Nuts | Rose Kirk | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Made in Heaven | Aunt Lisa | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Heartburn | Vera | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Cosmic Eye | Mother Earth (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Money Pit | Estelle | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Cocoon | Mary Luckett | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Private Sessions | Dr. Liz Bolger | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Night of 100 Stars II | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Johnny Dangerously | Mom | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | America and Lewis Hine | Voice | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Family Secrets | Maggie Lukauer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Sentimental Journey | Ruthie | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Alice in Wonderland | White Queen | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Montgomery Clift | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Night of 100 Stars | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Electric Grandmother | Grandmother | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Reds | Emma Goldman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Fan | Belle Goldman | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | On the Right Track | Mary the Bag Lady | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Runner Stumbles | Mrs. Shandig | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Lost and Found | Jemmy | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Muppets Go Hollywood | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Interiors | Pearl | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Gathering | Kate | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Cat on a Hot Tin Roof | Big Mama | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | Queen of the Stardust Ballroom | Bea Asher | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | Voyage to Next | Mother Earth (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | Tennessee Williams' South | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Plaza Suite | Karen Nash | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Summer of '42 | Hermie's Mother (voice) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Airport | Inez Guerrero | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Trilogy | Mary O'Meaghan | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Bye Bye Birdie | Mama Mae Peterson | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | A View from the Bridge | Beatrice Carbone | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Fugitive Kind | Vee Talbot | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Lonelyhearts | Fay Doyle | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Main Street to Broadway | Self (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
Maureen Stapleton - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Maureen Stapleton?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Maureen Stapleton is "Tennessee Williams' South" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Maureen Stapleton acted in?
Maureen Stapleton has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Maureen Stapleton?
Other notable films include "Night of 100 Stars II", "Jack Lemmon: America's Everyman", and "Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There".