Penny Peyser - Actor Profile

Penny Peyser

Acting
Updated: May 11, 2026
16Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 9, 1951
Birth Place: Irvington, New York, USA

About Penny Peyser

Penny Peyser (born 9 February 1951) is an American actress, writer, and filmmaker.

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

Penny Peyser Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Penny Peyser reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 16 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 38% of Penny Peyser'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 B.J. and the Bear, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Penny Peyser Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Penny Peyser's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0
B.J. and the Bear (1978) movie poster
★9.0

B.J. and the Bear: In this pilot film, B.J. McKay, a guitar-playing independent trucker who travels with a fun-loving chimpanzee named Bear

B.J. and the Bear

1978•Action
★9.0
Emergency Room (1983) movie poster
★9.0

Emergency Room: An ER doctor divides her time between saving lives, playing hospital politics, and juggling a love affair with a fellow

Emergency Room

1983•Drama
★8.3
Still Crazy Like a Fox (1987) movie poster
★8.3

Still Crazy Like a Fox: Jack Warden is back as quirky detective Harry Fox, who becomes a suspect in a murder case while on holiday in England.

Still Crazy Like a Fox

1987•Drama
★8.0
The Quinns (1977) movie poster
★8.0

The Quinns: A drama about three generations of Irish-American firefighters in the New York City Fire Department, and their careers,

The Quinns

1977•Drama
★7.7
All the President's Men (1976) movie poster
★7.7

All the President's Men: During the 1972 elections, two reporters' investigation sheds light on the controversial Watergate scandal that compels

All the President's Men

1976•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Penny Peyser has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2014 The Divorce Party Carol Flop Similar →
1998 Freedom Strike Linda Flop Similar →
1997 Under Wraps Amy's Mom Average Similar →
1996 The Late Shift Susan Binford Average Similar →
1993 Indecent Behavior Samantha Morrow Flop Similar →
1988 Messenger of Death Trudy Pike Average Similar →
1987 Still Crazy Like a Fox Cindy Fox Super Hit Similar →
1984 The Pigs vs. The Freaks Janice Zimmer Flop Similar →
1984 Unfaithfully Yours Jewelry Salesgirl Average Similar →
1983 Emergency Room Nicky Tice Super Hit Similar →
1979 The Frisco Kid Rosalie Average Similar →
1979 The In-Laws Barbara Kornpett Hit Similar →
1979 The Girls in the Office Tracy Beaumont Average Similar →
1978 B.J. and the Bear Stilts Super Hit Similar →
1977 The Quinns Laurie O'Neill Super Hit Similar →
1976 All the President's Men Sharon Lyons Super Hit Similar →

Penny Peyser - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Penny Peyser?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Penny Peyser is "B.J. and the Bear" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Penny Peyser acted in?

Penny Peyser has been featured in at least 16 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Penny Peyser?

Other notable films include "Emergency Room", "Still Crazy Like a Fox", and "The Quinns".

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