| Year |
Title |
Role |
class="unsortable"Notes |
|---|
| 1971 |
Taking Off |
Audition Singer: "Even the Horses Had Wings" |
as Bobo Bates |
| 1977 |
TheDoctorsThe Doctors (1963 TV series) |
Phyllis |
several episodes |
| 1978 |
TheLove Boat |
Sally Allison |
Episodes: "Family Reunion", "Too Hot to Handle" and "Cinderella Story" |
| 1978 |
Straight Time |
Selma Darin |
|
| 1982 |
Come Back to the Five and Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean |
Stella Mae |
|
| 1983 |
Two of a Kind |
Furniture man's wife |
|
| 1984 |
All My Children |
Belle Bodelle |
several episodes |
| 1986 |
Johnny Bull |
Katherine Kovacs |
TV film |
| 1986 |
Cagney & Lacey |
Brenda Harris |
Episode: "Revenge" |
| 1986 |
St. Elsewhere |
Polly |
Episodes:
"Up and Down" (1986)
"Visiting Daze" (1987) |
| 1987 |
Murder Ordained |
Bobbi Birk |
TV film |
| 1987 |
Summer Heat |
Ruth |
|
| 1987 |
My Best Friend Is a Vampire |
Helen Blake |
as Kathy D. Bates |
| 1988 |
Arthur 2: On the Rocks |
Mrs. Canby |
|
| 1989 |
China Beach |
Jan |
Episode: "The World: Part 2" |
| 1989 |
Signs of Life |
Mary Beth Alder |
|
| 1989 |
High Stakes |
Jill |
|
| 1989 |
Roe vs. Wade |
|
TV film |
| 1989 |
L.A. Law |
Charlotte Haley |
Episode: "One Rat, One Ranger" |
| 1989 |
No Place Like Home |
|
TV film |
| 1990 |
Men Don't Leave |
Lisa Coleman |
|
| 1990 |
Dick Tracy |
Mrs. Green |
|
| 1990 |
White Palace |
Rosemary |
|
| 1990 |
Misery |
Annie Wilkes |
Academy Award for Best Actress
Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Best Actress
Golden Globe Award for Best Actress - Motion Picture Drama
Nominated-Saturn Award for Best Actress |
| 1991 |
Shadows and Fog |
Prostitute |
Directed by Woody Allen |
| 1991 |
At Play in the Fields of the Lord |
Hazel Quarrier |
|
| 1991 |
Fried Green Tomatoes |
Evelyn Couch |
Nominated-BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role
Nominated-Golden Globe Award for Best Actress � Motion Picture Musical or Comedy |
| 1992 |
TheRoad to MeccaThe Road to Mecca#1992 film adaptation |
Elsa Barlow |
|
| 1992 |
Prelude to a Kiss |
Leah Blier |
|
| 1992 |
Used People |
Bibby Berman |
|
| 1993 |
Living and Working in Space: The Countdown Has Begun |
Lunar Mom |
Direct-to-video |
| 1993 |
Hostages |
Peggy Say |
TV film |
| 1993 |
AHome of Our OwnA Home of Our Own (1993 film) |
Frances Lacey |
|
1993,
2004 |
TheAmerican Experience |
Narrator |
Episodes:
"Amelia Earhart: The Price of Courage"
"Tupperware" |
| 1994 |
TheStandThe Stand (TV miniseries) |
Rae Flowers |
Episode: "The Plague"
uncredited |
| 1994 |
North |
Alaskan mom |
Nominated-Razzie Award for Worst Supporting Actress |
| 1994 |
Curse of the Starving Class |
Ella Tate |
|
| 1995 |
Dolores Claiborne |
Dolores Claiborne |
Nominated-Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Best Actress
Nominated-Chlotrudis Award for Best Actress
Nominated-Saturn Award for Best Actress |
| 1995 |
TheWest Side Waltz |
Mr. Goo |
TV film |
| 1995 |
Angus |
Meg Bethune |
|
| 1996 |
Diabolique |
Det. Shirley Vogel |
|
| 1996 |
TheWar at HomeThe War at Home (film) |
Maurine Collier |
|
| 1996 |
TheLate ShiftThe Late Shift (film) |
Helen Kushnick |
TV film
American Comedy Award for Funniest Female Performer in a TV Special (Leading or Supporting) Network, Cable or Syndication
Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie
Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actress � Series, Miniseries or Television Film
Nominated-Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress � Miniseries or a Movie |
| 1997 |
Swept from the Sea |
Miss Swaffer |
|
| 1997 |
Titanic |
Molly Brown |
Blockbuster Entertainment Award for Favorite Supporting Actress � Drama
Nominated-Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture |
| 1998 |
Primary Colors |
Libby Holden |
American Comedy Award for Funniest Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture
Blockbuster Entertainment Award for Favorite Supporting Actress � Drama
Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actress
Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actress
Las Vegas Film Critics Society Award for Best Supporting Actress
San Diego Film Critics Society Award for Best Supporting Actress
Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role - Motion Picture
Nominated-Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress
Nominated-BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role
Nominated-Chlotrudis Award for Best Supporting Actress
Nominated-Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress - Motion Picture
Nominated-Online Film Critics Society Award for Best Supporting Actor
Nominated-Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actress � Motion Picture |
| 1998 |
TheEffects of Magicnolink=1 |
Raphaella, the Magic Bunny |
voice |
| 1998 |
TheWaterboy |
Helen 'Mama' Boucher |
Blockbuster Entertainment Award for Favorite Supporting Actress � Comedy |
| 1998 |
ACivil Action |
Bankruptcy judge |
uncredited |
| 1999 |
Annie |
Miss Agatha Hannigan |
TV film
American Comedy Award for Funniest Female Performer in a TV Special (Leading or Supporting) Network, Cable or Syndication
Nominated-Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress � Miniseries or a Movie
Nominated-Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress � Series, Miniseries or Television Film
Nominated-Satellite Award for Best Actress � Miniseries or Television Film
Nominated-Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie |
| 1999 |
Baby Steps |
Mrs. Mellon |
short film |
| 1999 |
3rd Rock from the Sun |
Charlotte Everly |
Episode: "Alien Hunter"
Nominated-Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress � Comedy Series |
| 1999 |
Dash and Lily |
Director |
Nominated-Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Miniseries, Movie or Dramatic Special |
| 2000 |
Bruno |
Mother Superior |
|
| 2000 |
MADtv |
Stuart's Grandma |
Season 6 episode 602 |
| 2001 |
Rat Race |
The Squirrel Lady |
uncredited |
| 2001 |
American Outlaws |
Ma James |
|
| 2001 |
King of the Hill |
Motorcycle Officer |
Episode: "Lupe's Revenge" |
| 2002 |
Love Liza |
Mary Ann Bankhead |
|
| 2002 |
Dragonfly |
Mrs. Belmont |
|
| 2002 |
About Schmidt |
Roberta Hertzel |
Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actress
National Board of Review Award for Best Supporting Actress
Washington DC Area Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actress
Nominated-Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress
Nominated-Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actress
Nominated-Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actress
Nominated-Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress - Motion Picture
Nominated-Online Film Critics Society Award for Best Supporting Actor
Nominated-Phoenix Film Critics Society Award for Best Supporting Actress
Nominated-Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actress � Motion Picture
Nominated-Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role |
| 2002 |
Unconditional Love |
Grace Beasley |
|
| 2002 |
My Sister's Keeper |
Christine Chapman |
TV film
Nominated-Satellite Award for Best Actress � Miniseries or Television Film
Nominated-Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie |
2003 �
2005 |
Six Feet Under |
Bettina |
10 episodes
Nominated-Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directing - Drama Series (for episode "Twilight")
Nominated-Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress � Drama Series |
| 2004 |
Around the World in 80 Days |
Queen Victoria |
|
| 2004 |
Little Black Book |
Kippie Kann |
|
| 2004 |
Popeye's Voyage: The Quest for Pappy |
Sea Hag |
Voice |
| 2004 |
TheIngratenolink=1 |
The Judge |
short film |
| 2004 |
TheCutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editingnolink=1 |
Narrator |
documentary |
| 2004 |
TheBridge of San Luis ReyThe Bridge of San Luis Rey (2004 film) |
The Marquesa |
|
| 2005 |
Hansel and Gretel |
Narrator |
Voice
direct-to-video |
| 2005 |
Ambulance Girl |
Jane Stern |
TV film
Nominated-Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress � Miniseries or a Movie
Nominated-Prism Award for Best Performance in a TV Movie or Miniseries |
| 2005 |
Guilty Hearts |
The Judge |
|
| 2005 |
Rumor Has It... |
Aunt Mitsy |
uncredited |
| 2005 |
Warm Springs |
Helena Mahoney |
TV film
Nominated-Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress � Miniseries or a Movie |
| 2006 |
Failure to Launch |
Sue |
|
| 2006 |
Have Mercy |
|
|
| 2006 |
Solace |
Marrow's wife |
|
| 2006 |
Relative Strangers |
Agnes Menure |
|
| 2006 |
Bonneville |
Margene |
|
| 2006 |
Charlotte's Web |
Bitsy the Cow |
voice |
| 2007 |
Bee Movie |
Janet Benson |
voice |
| 2007 |
Fred Claus |
Mother Claus |
|
| 2007 |
TheGolden CompassThe Golden Compass (film) |
Hester |
voice |
| 2007 |
PS, I Love You |
Patricia |
|
| 2007 |
Christmas Is Here Again |
Miss Dowdy |
voice |
| 2008 |
TheFamily That Preys |
Charlotte Cartwright |
|
| 2008 |
TheDay the Earth Stood StillThe Day the Earth Stood Still (2008 film) |
Secretary of Defense, Dr. Regina Jackson |
|
| 2008 |
Revolutionary Road |
Mrs. Helen Givings |
Palm Springs International Film Festival Ensemble Performance Award
Nominated-Detroit Film Critics Society Award for Best Cast |
| 2009 |
Cheri |
Madame Charlotte Peloux |
|
| 2009 |
Personal Effects |
Gloria |
|
| 2009 |
TheBlind SideThe Blind Side (film) |
Miss Sue |
|
| 2009 |
Alice |
Queen of Hearts |
two-night TV event / miniseries
Nominated-Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress � Miniseries or a Movie |
| 2010 |
Valentine's Day |
Susan Milton |
|
| 2010 |
TheOfficeThe Office (U.S. TV series) |
Jo Bennett |
Season 6, Episode 15 "Sabre" � Present |
| 2010 |
Harry's Law |
Harriet Korn |
Main cast |
| 2010 |
You May Not Kiss The Bride |
Bryan's Mother |
|
| 2011 |
Midnight in Paris |
|
Directed by Woody Allen |
Academy Award for Best Actress
Golden Globe Award for Best Actress � Motion Picture Drama
Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress � Series, Miniseries or Television Film
Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie
Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role
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