Lily Tomlin

Acting

50Total Films

10.0 Highest Rated

Born: Sep 1, 1939

Birth Place: Detroit, Michigan, USA

About Lily Tomlin

Mary Jean "Lily" Tomlin (born September 1, 1939) is an American actress, comedian, writer and producer. She has won multiple awards from many quarters, including Tony Awards, Emmy Awards, and a Grammy Award and has also been nominated for an Academy Award.

Best Lily Tomlin Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Lily Tomlin's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0

★10.0

But... Seriously — A documentary juxtaposing the events of the 20th century with the commentary of stand-up comedians.

But... Seriously

1994•Documentary

★10.0

Still Working 9 to 5 (2022) movie poster

★10.0

Still Working 9 to 5 — Examines the 40-year evolution of gender inequality and discrimination in the workplace since the 1980 release of the co

Still Working 9 to 5

2022•Documentary

★9.3

Free to Be... a Family (1988) movie poster

★9.3

Free to Be... a Family — Seminal TV special about two groups of children, one in New York City and the other in Moscow, who befriend each other o

Free to Be... a Family

1988•Comedy

★9.0

★9.0

Appearing Nitely — Lily Tomlin's Tony Award-winning show "Appearing Nitely" features a repertoire of over 20 zany characters--from Edith An

Appearing Nitely

1979•Comedy

★8.4

Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love (2023) movie poster

★8.4

Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love — Paying tribute to a beloved national icon for her birthday, NBC celebrates Carol Burnett’s illustrious career with a sta

Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love

2023•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Lily Tomlin.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2025	Janis Ian: Breaking Silence	Self	Super Hit	Similar →
2023	Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love	Self - Guest	Super Hit	Similar →
2023	80 for Brady	Lou	Average	Similar →
2022	Still Working 9 to 5	Self	Super Hit	Similar →
2022	The Martha Mitchell Effect	Self (archive footage) (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
2020	One World: Together at Home	Self	Hit	Similar →
2019	Dolly Parton: Here I Am	Self	Hit	Similar →
2019	I Am Richard Pryor	Self - Actress and Comedian	Hit	Similar →
2018	Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse	Aunt May (voice)	Super Hit	Similar →
2018	Feminists: What Were They Thinking?	Self	Super Hit	Similar →
2018	Jane Fonda in Five Acts	Self - (archive footage)	Hit	Similar →
2015	Grandma	Elle	Hit	Similar →
2014	Altman	Self	Hit	Similar →
2013	Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic	Self	Hit	Similar →
2013	An Apology to Elephants	Narrator	Super Hit	Similar →
2013	Why We Laugh: Funny Women	Self	Hit	Similar →
2013	Inequality for All	Violet Newstead (archive footage)	Super Hit	Similar →
2012	The Procession	Jason's mom	Hit	Similar →
2011	Vito	Self	Hit	Similar →
2006	A Prairie Home Companion	Rhonda Johnson	Average	Similar →
2004	I ♥ Huckabees	Vivian Jaffe	Average	Similar →
2004	Goodnight, We Love You	Self	Hit	Similar →
2000	The Kid	Janet	Hit	Similar →
1999	Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary Special	Self	Hit	Similar →
1999	Tea with Mussolini	Georgina "Georgie" Rockwell	Average	Similar →
1999	Get Bruce!	Self	Average	Similar →
1997	Happy Birthday Elizabeth: A Celebration of Life	Self	Hit	Similar →
1996	Flirting with Disaster	Mary Schlichting	Average	Similar →
1996	The Celluloid Closet	Narrator (voice)	Hit	Similar →
1995	Blue in the Face	Waffle eater	Hit	Similar →
1994	Sesame Street \| All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!	Ernestine (archive footage)	Hit	Similar →
1994	But... Seriously	Self (archive footage)	Super Hit	Similar →
1993	The Beverly Hillbillies	Miss Jane Hathaway	Average	Similar →
1993	Short Cuts	Doreen Piggot	Hit	Similar →
1993	And the Band Played On	Dr. Selma Dritz	Average	Similar →
1992	The Player	Lily Tomlin	Hit	Similar →
1991	Shadows and Fog	Prostitute	Hit	Similar →
1991	The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe	Trudy the Bag Lady / Agnus Angst / Kate / Brandy / Tina / Chrissy / Lud / Marie / Vince / Edie / Lynn / Marge	Super Hit	Similar →
1988	Free to Be... a Family	Self	Super Hit	Similar →
1988	Big Business	Rose Ratliff / Rose Shelton	Average	Similar →
1986	The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years	Self (archive footage)	Hit	Similar →
1984	All of Me	Edwina Cutwater	Hit	Similar →
1981	The Muppets Go to the Movies	Herself	Hit	Similar →
1981	Lily: Sold Out	Self / Various Characters	Hit	Similar →
1980	Nine to Five	Violet Newstead	Hit	Similar →
1979	Appearing Nitely	Self	Super Hit	Similar →
1977	The Paul Simon Special	Self	Super Hit	Similar →
1977	The Late Show	Margo	Average	Similar →
1975	Nashville	Linnea Reese	Hit	Similar →
1972	Scarecrow in a Garden of Cucumbers	Telephone Voice (voice) (uncredited)	Super Hit	Similar →

Lily Tomlin - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Lily Tomlin?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Lily Tomlin is "But... Seriously" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Lily Tomlin acted in?

Lily Tomlin has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Lily Tomlin?

Other notable films include "Still Working 9 to 5", "Free to Be... a Family", and "Appearing Nitely".