Debra Monk

Biography

Debra Monk is an American actress, singer, and writer who built a career largely on the Broadway stage. Born in Middletown, Ohio, she graduated from Frostburg State University and earned her Master of Fine Arts at Southern Methodist University. She first drew attention with the musical Pump Boys and Dinettes in 1982, which she co-wrote and co-starred in. She won a Tony for her featured performance in the play Redwood Curtain in 1993, and later received Tony nominations for Picnic, Steel Pier, and Curtains. Her stage honors also include an Obie Award for The Time of the Cuckoo and Drama Desk Awards. On screen, she made her film debut in Prelude to a Kiss and appeared in The Bridges of Madison County (1995) and The Devil's Advocate (1997). Her television work includes a Primetime Emmy for guest work on NYPD Blue and recurring roles on A Nero Wolfe Mystery, Grey's Anatomy, and Damages.

77years old

Turns 78 on February 27in 137 days

Born February 27, 1949Middletown
Star sign: PiscesThe sign runs February 19 to March 20

Movie Career

Films: 24
Career span: 27 years1992 to 2019

Genres

Drama75%, 18 films
Comedy58%, 14 films
Romance21%, 5 films
Thriller17%, 4 films
Family8%, 2 films

First and latest

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First role
Debra Monk first gained attention in theatrical circles as a co-writer and co-star of the musical Pump Boys and Dinettes in 1982.
First role
Debra Monk played Aunt Dorothy in the movie adaptation of Prelude to a Kiss, which served as her first film role.

Debra Monk movies on Netflix

Standing Up, Falling Down2019IMDb rating 6.6as Jeanie Rollins
Demolition2015IMDb rating 7.0as Davis' Mom
This Is Where I Leave You2014IMDb rating 6.7as Linda Callen
One for the Money2012IMDb rating 5.3as Mrs. Plum
The Brass Teapot2012IMDb rating 6.3as Trudy
Good Luck Charlie, It's Christmas!2011IMDb rating 6.4as Petunia
The Other Woman2010IMDb rating 6.3as Laura Greenleaf
The Great Buck Howard2008IMDb rating 6.4as Doreen
The Savages2007IMDb rating 7.1as Nancy Lachman
Dark Water2005IMDb rating 5.6as Young Dahlia's Teacher
Palindromes2005IMDb rating 6.7as Mama Sunshine
The Producers2005IMDb rating 6.4as Lick Me-Bite Me
Eloise at Christmastime2003IMDb rating 7.0as Maggie
Eloise at the Plaza2003IMDb rating 6.6as Maggie
Center Stage2000IMDb rating 6.7as Nancy
Ellen Foster1997IMDb rating 6.9as Aunt Nadine
In & Out1997IMDb rating 6.4as Mrs. Lester
The Devil's Advocate1997IMDb rating 7.5as Pam Garrety
Bed of Roses1996IMDb rating 6.1as Lewis' Mom
Extreme Measures1996IMDb rating 6.2as Dr. Judith Gruszynski
Mrs. Winterbourne1996IMDb rating 6.3as Lieutenant Ambrose
The Bridges of Madison County1995IMDb rating 7.6as Madge
Fearless1993IMDb rating 7.0as Alison
Prelude to a Kiss1992IMDb rating 5.6as Aunt Dorothy

Best known for

The films on Netflix they are best known for, with the part played in each.

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The Devil's Advocate1997 Drama, Mystery, Thrilleras Pam Garrety
IMDb rating 7.5452K votes
Demolition2015 Dramaas Davis' Mom
IMDb rating 7.0140K votes
The Bridges of Madison County1995as Madge
IMDb rating 7.698K votes
One for the Money2012as Mrs. Plum
IMDb rating 5.346K votes
Dark Water2005as Young Dahlia's Teacher
IMDb rating 5.668K votes
Center Stage2000as Nancy
IMDb rating 6.723K votes
Extreme Measures1996as Dr. Judith Gruszynski
IMDb rating 6.221K votes
The Other Woman2010as Laura Greenleaf
IMDb rating 6.320K votes

Most often with

Kevin Lima directed two of these films. Victor A. Young appears in three of them, more than any other actor. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.

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Victor A. Young

Richard Riehle

Jeffrey Tambor

Kenneth Welsh

Christine Baranski

Julie Andrews

Kevin LimaDirector, 2 films

Films together

Victor A. Young3 films together, 1996 to 2003
Victor A. Young's page
- Eloise at Christmastime2003IMDb rating 7.0Monk as MaggieYoung as Mr. Peabody
- Eloise at the Plaza2003IMDb rating 6.6Monk as MaggieYoung as Mr. Peabody
- Mrs. Winterbourne1996IMDb rating 6.3Monk as Lieutenant AmbroseYoung as Dr. Hopley
Richard Riehle2 films together, 1992 to 2005
Richard Riehle's page
- Palindromes2005IMDb rating 6.7Monk as Mama SunshineRiehle as Dr. Dan
- Prelude to a Kiss1992IMDb rating 5.6Monk as Aunt DorothyRiehle as Jerry Blier
Jeffrey Tambor2 films together, 2003
Jeffrey Tambor's page
- Eloise at Christmastime2003IMDb rating 7.0Monk as MaggieTambor as Mr. Salomone
- Eloise at the Plaza2003IMDb rating 6.6Monk as MaggieTambor as Mr. Salomone
Kenneth Welsh2 films together, 2003
Kenneth Welsh's page
- Eloise at Christmastime2003IMDb rating 7.0Monk as MaggieWelsh as Sir Wilkes
- Eloise at the Plaza2003IMDb rating 6.6Monk as MaggieWelsh as Sir Wilkes
Christine Baranski2 films together, 2003
Christine Baranski's page
- Eloise at Christmastime2003IMDb rating 7.0Monk as MaggieBaranski as Prunella Stickler
- Eloise at the Plaza2003IMDb rating 6.6Monk as MaggieBaranski as Prunella Stickler
Julie Andrews2 films together, 2003
Julie Andrews's page
- Eloise at Christmastime2003IMDb rating 7.0Monk as MaggieAndrews as Nanny
- Eloise at the Plaza2003IMDb rating 6.6Monk as MaggieAndrews as Nanny
Kevin LimaDirector, 2 films, 2003
All films by Kevin Lima
- Eloise at Christmastime2003IMDb rating 7.0Monk as Maggie
- Eloise at the Plaza2003IMDb rating 6.6Monk as Maggie
Also two films together12 more actors
- Timothy OlyphantThis Is Where I Leave You (2014) and Ellen Foster (1997)
- Debbie ReynoldsOne for the Money (2012) and In & Out (1997)
- Ben SchwartzStanding Up, Falling Down (2019) and This Is Where I Leave You (2014)
- Bill NunnEllen Foster (1997) and Extreme Measures (1996)
- Patrick FischlerOne for the Money (2012) and The Great Buck Howard (2008)
- Bill BuellDark Water (2005) and Palindromes (2005)
- Lauren AmbroseThe Other Woman (2010) and In & Out (1997)
- Sofia VassilievaEloise at Christmastime (2003) and Eloise at the Plaza (2003)
- Corinne ConleyEloise at Christmastime (2003) and Eloise at the Plaza (2003)
- Debra McGrathEloise at Christmastime (2003) and Eloise at the Plaza (2003)
- Tannis BurnettEloise at Christmastime (2003) and Eloise at the Plaza (2003)
- Gavin CreelEloise at Christmastime (2003) and Eloise at the Plaza (2003)
When several people share the same number of films, the ones with the most films on Netflix are in the chart.