Patty McCormack
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Patty McCormack (born August 21, 1945) is an American actress with a career in theater, films and television. She achieved success as a child actress, and received a nomination for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in The Bad Seed (1956). Her acting career has continued with supporting roles in film and television, including a more recent performance as Pat Nixon in Frost/Nixon (2008). Description above from the Wikipedia article Patty McCormack, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Patty McCormack reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Patty McCormack's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 22% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Patty McCormack remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Kathy O', which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Patty McCormack Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Patty McCormack's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Patty McCormack.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | The Bad Seed Returns | Dr. March | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Always Amore | Nonna | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Bad Seed | Dr. March | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | House of Deadly Secrets | Sylvia Holmes | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | Chicanery | Sandra Monescu | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | A Moving Romance | Mrs. Norrell | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Buttwhistle | Grandma Confer | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Master | Mildred Drummond | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Soda Springs | Beth | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Acceptable Risk | Lois | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | 2nd Take | Estelle | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Safari: Silent Predators | Vera Conrad | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Elevator Girl | Rosemary | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Citizen Jane | Aunt Gertrude | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | A Christmas Proposal | Maggie | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Frost/Nixon | Pat Nixon | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | In the Wall | Dolores | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Left in Darkness | Grandmother | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Shallow Ground | Helen Reedy | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Mystery Woman: Snapshot | Barbara Sommers | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Gone But Not Forgotten | Andrea Hammerhill | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Heart of the Beholder | Helen | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | Target | Maysie | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | The Kiss | Priscilla Standhope | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Inhabited | Olivia Hagen | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | The Medicine Show | Janice Piegi | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Choosing Matthias | Mrs. Leonard | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Silent Predators | Vera Conrad | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Mommy's Day | Mrs. Sterling | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Mommy | Mommy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Saturday the 14th Strikes Back | Kate Baxter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Private Road: No Trespassing | Dave Roberts | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Answers | Mandy Morgan (Segment "A Good Time") | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Invitation to Hell | Mary Peterson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | Night Partners | Sophie Metzman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Awakening of Cassie | Sally | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | Bug | Sylvia Ross | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Murder Impossible | Tanya | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Young Animals | Janet | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Young Runaways | Deannie Donford | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Mini-Skirt Mob | Edie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | Maryjane | Susan Hoffman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | Jacktown | Margaret | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Explosive Generation | Janet Sommers | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn | Joanna Wilkes | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Kathy O' | Kathy O'Rourke | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | All Mine to Give | Annabelle Eunson | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Bad Seed | Rhoda Penmark | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Atomic Attack | Ginny Mitchell | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Two Gals and a Guy | Fay Oliver (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
Patty McCormack - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Patty McCormack?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Patty McCormack is "Kathy O'" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Patty McCormack acted in?
Patty McCormack has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Patty McCormack?
Other notable films include "Frost/Nixon", "The Bad Seed", and "The Master".