Acting
Jennifer Jason Leigh
- Titles
- 97movies35TV shows
- Career
Active from 1980 to 2026, busiest in 2014 with 5 main titles.
- Leading roles
- 57top three billing
- Average score
60/100
- Highest rated
Fargo86/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 99 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Psychological7.1average 5.6
- Melancholy5.8average 4.7
- Contemporary Realism6.5average 5.4
- Mystery5.0average 4.1
- Crime4.6average 3.7
- Wit & Wordplay4.6average 3.7
- Dark Humor3.7average 2.8
- Social Commentary5.7average 4.9
Rarely in their work
- Wholesome2.4, average 3.3
- Physical Comedy1.7, average 2.4
- Wonder2.8, average 3.4
- Fantasy1.1, average 1.7
Main genres
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Recurring tags
- Character-Driven 12
- Character Study 9
- Social Commentary 8
- Psychological Thriller 8
- Coming-of-Age 7
- Psychological Drama 6
- Showbiz 5
- Melancholy 4
- Relationship Drama 4
- Psychological Horror 3
- Ensemble Cast 3
- Gritty Realism 3
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
C. Thomas HowellActorThe Hitcher, Grandview, U.S.A., LBJ
J.T. WalshActorBackdraft, The Big Picture, The Prom
Kurt RussellActorThe Hateful Eight, Backdraft, The Hateful Eight
Steve BuscemiActorFar Cry, Kansas City, Heart of Midnight
Bruce DernActorThe Hateful Eight, White Boy Rick, The Hateful Eight
Mark IshamComposerThe Hitcher, Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle, Crooked Hearts
Tak FujimotoCinematographerA Thousand Acres, Miami Blues, Crooked Hearts
Charles DurningActorThe Hudsucker Proxy, The Best Little Girl in the World
Rutger HauerActorThe Hitcher, Flesh + Blood
Brion JamesActorFlesh + Blood, The King Is Alive
Vincent SchiavelliActorFast Times at Ridgemont High, Hey Arnold! The Movie
Ted LevineActorSomething Very Bad Is Going to Happen, Georgia
Movies and TV shows
117
2020s
12 titles · average score 54
TV show · as Victoria
as Angie
as Doreen
TV show · as Cheryl Goodfader
as Susan Kerkovish
TV show · as Willa Quinn
as Marilyn
TV show · as Darla Debusher
as Jane Russell 2
as Dr. Murphy
as Girder
TV show · as Chava Apfelbaum
2010s
25 titles · average score 65
TV show · as Daisy Domergue
as Dr Ventress
TV show · as Eleanor Melrose
as Alex Snyder
TV show · as Elsa Gardner
as Joan Walker
as Corey Ellman
as Daisy Domergue
as Lisa Hesselman (voice)
TV show · as Lorraine Lyon
as Sara Keely
as Beth (Beller's Party)
2000s
19 titles · average score 60
as Maria
as Pauline
as Dr. Beth Lorenson
as Stevie
as Suzanne
as Pauline
as Annie Sullivan
as Bridget (voice)
as Sally Nash Therrian
as Lisa
as Lydia Callahan
as Gina
1990s
29 titles · average score 69
as Allegra Geller
as Lizzie Whitcomb
as Catherine Sloper
as Anney Boatwright
as Blondie O'Hara
as Selena St. George
as Amy Archer
as Dorothy Parker
as Hedra 'Hedy' Carlson
as Kristen Cates
as Joanna Goodman
as Susie Waggoner
1980s
22 titles · average score 54
as Tralala
as Lydia Johnson
as Carol
as Lucy Bonnard
as Tanille Laroux
as Nash
as Agnes
as Carol Heath
as Stacy Hamilton
as Bonnie Dillon
as Tracy Harris
as Casey Powell
1970s
6 titles · average score 62
TV show · as Karen McCall
as Heather
TV show · as Jenny Blair
as Girl Playing with Ball (uncredited)
TV show · as Marcie (as Jennifer Leigh)
TV show · as Kathy Seals
1950s
2 titles · average score 83
TV show · as Heather
TV show · as Elizabeth Whitcomb