Wendy Makkena

Acting

20Total Films

7.0 Highest Rated

Born: Oct 4, 1958

Birth Place: New York City, New York, USA

About Wendy Makkena

Wendy Rosenberg Makkena (born October 4, 1958) is an American actress. She is best known for playing Sister Mary Robert in the film Sister Act (1992) and its sequel Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993). Her other film credits include Air Bud (1997), State of Play (2009), and A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (2019). She has appeared regularly on stage since the 1980s.

Best Wendy Makkena Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Wendy Makkena's career based on audience ratings.

★7.0

A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (2019) movie poster

★7.0

A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood — An award-winning cynical journalist, Lloyd Vogel, begrudgingly accepts an assignment to write an Esquire profile piece o

A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood

2019•History

★6.9

★6.9

Eight Men Out — Buck Weaver and Hap Felsch are young idealistic players on the Chicago White Sox, a pennant-winning team owned by Charle

Eight Men Out

1988•Drama

★6.8

★6.8

Sister Act — A Reno singer witnesses a mob murder and the cops stash her in a nunnery to protect her from the mob's hitmen. The mothe

Sister Act

1992•Music

★6.8

★6.8

State of Play — When a congressional aide is killed, a Washington, D.C. journalist starts investigating the case involving the Represent

State of Play

2009•Thriller

★6.4

Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993) movie poster

★6.4

Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit — Deloris Van Cartier is again asked to don the nun's habit to help a run-down Catholic school, presided over by Mother Su

Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit

1993•Music

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Wendy Makkena.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2024	Whispers of Freedom	Karin Gueffroy	Flop	Similar →
2021	Spiked	Margaret	Flop	Similar →
2019	A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood	Dorothy Vogel	Hit	Similar →
2019	The Tomorrow Man	Beverly St. Michaels	Average	Similar →
2019	Fair Market Value	Jessica	Flop	Similar →
2017	The Discovery	Mom	Average	Similar →
2011	The Bling Ring	Celia Fishman	Flop	Similar →
2009	State of Play	Greer Thornton	Hit	Similar →
1998	Finding North	Rhonda Portelli	Flop	Similar →
1997	Air Bud	Jackie Framm	Average	Similar →
1997	Lies He Told	Patty	Average	Similar →
1996	On Seventh Avenue	Nadine Jacobs	Flop	Similar →
1996	Death Benefit	Wynn Burkholder	Flop	Similar →
1995	Serving in Silence - The Margarethe Cammermeyer Story	Mary Newcombe	Flop	Similar →
1994	Camp Nowhere	Celeste Dunbar	Average	Similar →
1993	Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit	Sister Mary Robert	Average	Similar →
1992	Black Magic	Sally Rowe	Flop	Similar →
1992	Sister Act	Sister Mary Robert	Hit	Similar →
1991	Dead and Alive: The Race for Gus Farace	Brenda	Average	Similar →
1988	Eight Men Out	Kate Jackson	Hit	Similar →

Wendy Makkena - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Wendy Makkena?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Wendy Makkena is "A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Wendy Makkena acted in?

Wendy Makkena has been featured in at least 20 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Wendy Makkena?

Other notable films include "Eight Men Out", "Sister Act", and "State of Play".