
Olympia Dukakis
ActingAbout Olympia Dukakis
Olympia Dukakis (June 20, 1931 – May 1, 2021) was an American actress. She performed in more than 130 stage productions, more than 60 films and in 50 television series. Best known as a screen actress, she started her career in theater. Not long after her arrival in New York City, she won an Obie Award for Best Actress in 1963 for her off-Broadway performance in Bertolt Brecht's Man Equals Man. She later moved to film acting and won an Academy Award and a Golden Globe, among other accolades, for her performance in Moonstruck (1987). She received another Golden Globe nomination for Sinatra (1992) and Emmy Award nominations for Lucky Day (1991), More Tales of the City (1998) and Joan of Arc (1999). Dukakis's autobiography, Ask Me Again Tomorrow: A Life in Progress, was published in 2003. In 2018, a feature-length documentary about her life, titled Olympia, was released theatrically in the United States. Description above from the Wikipedia article Olympia Dukakis, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Olympia Dukakis Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Olympia Dukakis 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 Olympia Dukakis's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 80% of Olympia Dukakis'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 Ladies and The Champ, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Olympia Dukakis Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Olympia Dukakis's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Olympia Dukakis has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Not to Forget | Judge | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Olympia | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Untold Tales of Armistead Maupin | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | The Infiltrator | Aunt Vicky | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Starring Austin Pendleton | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | A Little Game | Yaya | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Montana Amazon | Ira | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Cloudburst | Stella | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | I Knew It Was You: Rediscovering John Cazale | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Away from Her | Marian | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Librarian: Return to King Solomon's Mines | Margie Carsen | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Whiskey School | Ellen Haywood | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | 3 Needles | Hilde | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Thing About My Folks | Muriel Kleinman | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Librarian: Quest for the Spear | Margie Carsen | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Charlie's War | Charlie | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Ladies and The Champ | Sara Stevens | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | And Never Let Her Go | Marguerite Capano | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Borough of Kings | Helen Manners | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Last of the Blonde Bombshells | Dinah | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Crimes of Honour | Narrator (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Pentagon Wars | Madam Chairwoman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Scattering Dad | Dotty | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | A Life for a Life | Charlotte Kiszko | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | A Match Made in Heaven | Helen Rosner | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Jerusalem | Mother (Mrs. Gordon) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Mr. Holland's Opus | Principal Jacobs | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Mighty Aphrodite | Jocasta | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Jeffrey | Mrs. Marcangelo | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Dead Badge | Dr. Doris Rice | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Young at Heart | Rose Garaventi | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult | Olympia Dukakis (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Digger | Bea | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Fire in the Dark | Emily Miller | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Lucky Day | Katherine Campbell | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Steel Magnolias | Clairee Belcher | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Dad | Bette Tremont | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Look Who's Talking | Rosie | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Working Girl | Personnel Director | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Moonstruck | Rose Castorini | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Flanagan | Mary | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Neighborhood | Mrs. St Paul | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | King of America | Mama Nicola | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | F.D.R.: The Last Year | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Wanderers | Joey's Mother (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Seagull | Pauline | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Death Wish | Cop at the Precinct (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Nicky's World | Irene Kaminios | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Sisters | Louise Wilanski | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Lilith | Patient (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
Olympia Dukakis - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Olympia Dukakis?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Olympia Dukakis is "Ladies and The Champ" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Olympia Dukakis acted in?
Olympia Dukakis has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Olympia Dukakis?
Other notable films include "Flanagan", "Young at Heart", and "The Seagull".




