Andie MacDowell
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- April 21, 1958 in Gaffney, South Carolina, USA
- Active Years
- 1951–2027 (77 Years)
- Total Credits
- 134 credits in database
Biography
Andie MacDowell is an American actress born on April 21, 1958, in Gaffney, South Carolina, USA. She began her acting career in the early 1980s, appearing in films such as Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes in 1984 and St. Elmo's Fire in 1985. Her breakout role came in 1989 with the film Sex, Lies, and Videotape. She has since appeared in a series of notable films, including Green Card, Groundhog Day, and Short Cuts. MacDowell has modelled for Calvin Klein and has been a spokeswoman for L'Oréal since 1986. She has acted in over 127 films and television shows throughout her career.
Career overview
Andie MacDowell is an American actress known for her starring film roles in romantic comedies and dramas. Her early films include Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes and St. Elmo's Fire. She gained recognition for her breakout role in Sex, Lies, and Videotape, which earned her the Independent Spirit Award for Best Female Lead and a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama.
Following her breakout role, MacDowell starred in a series of films, including Green Card and Groundhog Day. Her career has spanned multiple genres, showcasing her versatility as an actress. MacDowell has been a prominent figure in the film industry, with a body of work that includes a range of critically acclaimed and commercially successful projects.
Throughout her career, MacDowell has demonstrated her ability to adapt to various roles and genres, cementing her position as a respected and accomplished actress. Her extensive filmography, which includes over 127 credits, has contributed to her enduring presence in the entertainment industry.
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Full Filmography
134 titles- Beach Read (2027)
- Melpomène (2026) as Lady Rain
- Red Right Hand (2024) as Big Cat
- Goodrich (2024) as Ann
- Good Girl Jane (2024) as Ruth Rosen
- A Sudden Case of Christmas (2024) as Rose
- The Way Home (2023) as Del Landry
- The Way Home (2023) Executive Producer
- The Other Zoey (2023) as Connie MacLaren
- My Happy Ending (2023) as Julia
- My Happy Ending (2023) Executive Producer
- The Jennifer Hudson Show (2022) as Self
- The Kardashians (2022) as Self
- Along for the Ride (2022) as Dr. Victoria West
- Maid (2021) as Paula Langley
- Mr. Mayor (2021) as Herself
- Attack of the Hollywood Clichés! (2021) as Self - Actress
- No Man's Land (2021) as Monica Greer
- L'Oreal Paris Women of Worth (2021) as Self
- Wireless (2020)
- Wim Wenders - Von Filmen und Träumen (2020) as Self
- Wim Wenders, Desperado (2020) as Self
- The Dress Up Gang (2020) as Andie
- Dashing in December (2020) as Deb Burwall
- Dashing in December (2020) Executive Producer
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self
- Ready or Not (2019) as Becky
- The Last Laugh (2019) as Doris Lovejoy
- One Red Nose Day and a Wedding (2019) as Carrie
- The Beach House (2018) as Lovie Rudland
- The Beach House (2018) Executive Producer
- Love After Love (2018) as Suzanne
- Paper Year (2018) as Joanne Winters
- Something in the Air: Making "sex, lies, and videotape" (2018) as Self
- Trial & Error (2017) as Margaret Henderson
- Only the Brave (2017) as Marvel Steinbrink
- Christmas Inheritance (2017) as Debbie Collins
- Kevyn Aucoin Beauty & the Beast in Me (2017) as Self
- At Home in Mitford (2017) as Cynthia
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) as Self - Guest
- The Late Late Show with James Corden (2015) as Self - Guest
- Magic Mike XXL (2015) as Nancy Davidson
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self
- Off Camera with Sam Jones (2014) as Self
- Cedar Cove (2013) as Olivia Lockhart
- Cedar Cove (2013) Executive Producer
- Breaking at the Edge (2013) as Dr. Ghozland
- Cuckoo (2012) as Ivy Mittelfart
- Jane by Design (2012) as Gray Chandler Murray
- Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen (2012) as (archive footage)
- Everybody Cut: The Stars of 'Footloose' (2012) as Self
- Mighty Fine (2012) as Stella Fine
- Mighty Fine (2012) Co-Producer
- Footloose (2011) as Vi Moore
- Monte Carlo (2011) as Pam
- Daydream Nation (2011) as Enid Goldberg
- Lone Star (2010) as Alex
- As Good As Dead (2010) as Helen Kalahan
- The Front (2010) as Monique Lamont
- At Risk (2010) as Monique Lamont
- The 5th Quarter (2010) as Maryanne Abbate
- Happiness Runs (2010) as Victor's Mother
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009) as Self - Guest
- RuPaul's Drag Race (2009) as Self - Guest Judge
- The Six Wives of Henry Lefay (2009) as Kate
- The Prince of Motor City (2008) as Gertrude Hamilton
- Inconceivable (2008) as Charlotte 'Lottie' Louise Du Bose
- The Graham Norton Show (2007) as Self
- Intervention (2007) as Kelly
- 30 Rock (2006) as Claire Williams
- Barnyard (2006) as Etta (voice)
- Beauty Shop (2005) as Terri
- Tara Road (2005) as Marilyn
- The Last Sign (2005) as Kathy Macfarlane
- Riding the Bus with My Sister (2005) as Rachel Simon
- Project Runway (2004) as Self
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) as Self
- Ginostra (2003) as Jessie
- V Graham Norton (2002) as Self
- Crush (2002) as Kate Scales
- Groundhog Day: The Weight of Time (2002) as Self
- Dinner with Friends (2001) as Karen
- On the Edge (2001) as Lisa (segment "Reaching Normal")
- Town & Country (2001) as Eugenie Clayborne
- Harrison's Flowers (2000) as Sarah Lloyd
- Muppets from Space (1999) as Shelley Snipes
- The Muse (1999) as Laura Phillips
- Just the Ticket (1998) as Linda Palinski
- Just the Ticket (1998) Executive Producer
- Shadrach (1998) as Trixie
- Mythos Hollywood - Das Geheimnis des Erfolgs (1998) as Self
- The View (1997) as Self
- The Practice (1997) as Grace Chapman
- The End of Violence (1997) as Paige
- The Daily Show (1996) as Self - Guest
- Muppets Tonight (1996) as Self
- The Rosie O'Donnell Show (1996) as Self - Guest
- Michael (1996) as Dorothy Winters
- Multiplicity (1996) as Laura Kinney
- Die Harald Schmidt Show (1995) as Self
- The World of James Bond (1995) as Self
- Unstrung Heroes (1995) as Selma Lidz
- Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994) as Carrie
- Bad Girls (1994) as Eileen Spenser
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Guest
- Intimate Portrait (1993) as Self
- Groundhog Day (1993) as Rita Hanson
- Short Cuts (1993) as Ann Finnigan
- Made in the USA (1993) as Self
- Luck, Trust & Ketchup: Robert Altman in Carver Country (1993) as Self
- The Player (1992) as Andie MacDowell
- Ruby Cairo (1992) as Bessie Faro
- Hudson Hawk (1991) as Anna Baragli
- The Object of Beauty (1991) as Tina Leslie Oates
- Women & Men 2: In Love There Are No Rules (1991) as Emily
- Green Card (1990) as Brontë Mitchell Faure
- sex, lies, and videotape (1989) as Ann Bishop Mullany
- The Secret of the Sahara (1988) as Anthea
- Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous: The World's Most Exotic Vacation Resorts (1988) as Self
- St. Elmo's Fire (1985) as Dale Biberman
- Goldene Kamera (1984) as Self
- Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes (1984) as Miss Jane Porter
- Late Night with David Letterman (1982) as Self - Guest
- Wetten, dass..? (1981) as Self
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Host
- The Oscars (1953) as Self
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Rachel
- The Temptation Of Gracie
- Guarding Stars
- The Way Home as Del Landry
- The Way Home Producer
- Wildfire
- The Token Groomsman as Aunt Madge
- Jump Back: Re-Imagining “Footloose” as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Andie MacDowell best known for?
Andie MacDowell is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Melpomène (2026), Goodrich (2024), A Sudden Case of Christmas (2024), The Way Home (2023).
When and where was Andie MacDowell born?
Andie MacDowell was born on April 21, 1958 in Gaffney, South Carolina, USA.
How many credits does Andie MacDowell have?
Andie MacDowell has accumulated over 134 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1951 to 2027.
What is Andie MacDowell's background in cinema and television?
Andie MacDowell is an American actress born on April 21, 1958, in Gaffney, South Carolina, USA. She began her acting career in the early 1980s, appearing in films such as Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes in 1984 and St. Elmo's Fire in 1985. Her breakout role came in 1989 with the film Sex, Lies, and Vi...
Andie MacDowell by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Rachel — aged about 6
- The Kardashians (2022) as Self — aged about 64
- Maid (2021) as Paula Langley — aged about 63
- The Practice (1997) as Grace Chapman — aged about 39
- The Way Home (2023) as Del Landry — aged about 65
- Groundhog Day (1993) as Rita Hanson — aged about 35
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