Acting
Jean Stapleton
- Titles
- 39movies50TV shows
- Career
Active from 1954 to 2001, with up to 2 main titles a year.
- Leading roles
- 21top three billing
- Average score
63/100
- Highest rated
Beakman's World85/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 40 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Wholesome5.8average 3.3
- Nostalgia5.6average 3.7
- Family Dynamics6.1average 4.7
- Situational Comedy4.0average 2.7
- Wit & Wordplay4.7average 3.7
- Contemporary Realism6.3average 5.3
- Social Commentary5.3average 4.9
- Pathos5.5average 5.2
Rarely in their work
- Adrenaline2.4, average 5.0
- Violence1.8, average 4.3
- Tension4.4, average 6.0
- Crime2.2, average 3.7
Main genres
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Recurring tags
- Character-Driven 4
- Heartwarming 3
- Quirky Characters 2
- Social Commentary 2
- Feel-Good 2
- Found Family 2
- Slice-of-Life 2
- Gentle Humor 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
Paul BogartDirectorAll in the Family, Bagdad Cafe, You Can't Take it With You
Mildred DunnockActorSomething Wild, Isabel's Choice
John PutchActorPursuit of Happiness, Angel Dusted
Nora EphronDirectorYou've Got Mail, Michael- RRod AshWriterCinderella, Jack and the Beanstalk
- MMarco ZappiaEditorAll in the Family, Jack and the Beanstalk
Horton FooteWriterLily Dale, The Habitation of Dragons
Delia EphronWriterYou've Got Mail, Michael- MMark CurtissWriterCinderella, Jack and the Beanstalk
- AAndy ZallEditorAll in the Family, You Can't Take it With You
John LindleyCinematographerYou've Got Mail, Michael- FFrank BeascoecheaCinematographerIsabel's Choice, Angel Dusted
Movies and TV shows
332000s
3 titles · average score 58
37
Pursuit of Happiness (2001)
as Lorraine / Lorrraine
69
Baby (2000)
as Byrd
1990s
11 titles · average score 55
66
You've Got Mail (1998)
as Birdie Conrad
40
Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World (1998)
as Mrs. Jenkins (voice)
67
Chance of a Lifetime (1998)
as Mrs. Dunbar
47
Michael (1996)
as Pansy Milbank
43
Lily Dale (1996)
as Mrs. Coons
Bury Me in Niagara (1993)
as Mildred
59
The Trial (1993)
as Landlady (uncredited)
The Habitation of Dragons (1992)
as Lenora Tolliver
Fire in the Dark (1991)
as Henry Dutton
66
Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme (1990)
as Mother Goose
1980s
9 titles · average score 65
57
Dead Man's Folly (1986)
as Ariadne Oliver
71
Cinderella (1985)
as Fairy Godmother
A Matter of Sex (1984)
as Irene Wallin
53
The Buddy System (1984)
as Mrs. Price
59
Jack and the Beanstalk (1983)
as The Giantess
72
Eleanor, First Lady of the World (1982)
as Eleanor Roosevelt
Something's Afoot (1982)
as Miss Tweed
77
Angel Dusted (1981)
as Betty Eaton
Isabel's Choice (1981)
as Isabel Cooper
1970s
6 titles · average score 69
73
Aunt Mary (1979)
as Mary Dobkin
You Can't Take it With You (1979)
as Penny Sycamore
63
Tail Gunner Joe (1977)
as Mrs. DeCamp
Acts of Love and Other Comedies (1973)
as Gina's Mother
79
Klute (1971)
as Goldfarb's Secretary
60
Cold Turkey (1971)
as Mrs. Wappler
1960s
3 titles · average score 63
74
Up the Down Staircase (1967)
as Sadie Finch
53
Something Wild (1961)
as Shirley Johnson
1950s
1 title · average score 72
72
Damn Yankees (1958)
as Sister Miller