Nancy Marchand
ActingAbout Nancy Marchand
Nancy Lou Marchand (June 19, 1928 - June 18, 2000) was an American actress. She began her career in theater in 1951. She was most famous for her television portrayals of Margaret Pynchon on Lou Grant and Livia Soprano on The Sopranos.
Nancy Marchand Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Nancy Marchand reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 35 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Nancy Marchand's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 51% of Nancy Marchand'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 Some Kind of Miracle, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Nancy Marchand Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Nancy Marchand's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Nancy Marchand has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | James Gandolfini: Tribute to a Friend | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Television: The First Fifty Years | Self (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Dear God | Judge Kits Van Heynigan | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Sabrina | Maude Larrabee | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Reckless | Grandmother | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Jefferson in Paris | Madame Abbesse | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Kiss, Kiss, Dahlings | The Grandmother | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Brain Donors | Lillian Oglethorpe | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Regarding Henry | Headmistress (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! | Mayor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | From the Hip | Roberta Winnaker | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Spearfield's Daughter | Claudine Roux | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Bostonians | Mrs. Burrage | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Sparkling Cyanide | Lucilla Drake | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Grandpa, Will You Run with Me? | Self - Sketch Performer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Killjoy | Dr. Martha Trenton | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Golden Moment: An Olympic Love Story | Vera Andreyev | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Once Upon a Family | Mrs. Demerjian | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Willa | Mrs. Stanch | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | Some Kind of Miracle | Ruth Nicoff | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Soldier's Home | Mrs. Krebs | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Valley Forge | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | After the Fall | Rose, Quentin's Mother | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | A Touch of the Poet | Nora Melody | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Rx for the Defense | Laura Masters | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Look Homeward, Angel | Madame Elizabeth | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Hospital | Mrs. Christie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Tell Me That You Love Me, Junie Moon | Nurse Oxford | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | Me, Natalie | Mrs. Miller | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Ladybug Ladybug | Mrs. Andrews | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Bachelor Party | The Sister-in-law [Julie] | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Mayerling | Princess Stephanie | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Marty | Clara | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Little Women: Jo's Story | Jo March | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | Little Women: Meg's Story | Jo March | Flop | Similar → |
Nancy Marchand - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Nancy Marchand?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Nancy Marchand is "Some Kind of Miracle" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Nancy Marchand acted in?
Nancy Marchand has been featured in at least 35 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Nancy Marchand?
Other notable films include "A Touch of the Poet", "Once Upon a Family", and "Look Homeward, Angel".