Frances Fisher
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- May 11, 1952 in Milford-on-the-sea, Hampshire, England, UK
- Active Years
- 1956–2025 (70 Years)
- Total Credits
- 154 credits in database
Biography
Frances Fisher is a British-born American actress born on May 11, 1952. She is known for her roles in various films and television shows. Fisher is a female actor with a career spanning multiple media formats. She has been credited in over 150 projects. Born in Milford-on-the-sea, Hampshire, England, UK, Fisher is also known by the alternative name Francis Fisher. Her acting credits include notable roles in films such as Unforgiven and Titanic, both of which won the Academy Award for Best Picture. Fisher has also appeared in television series like Watchmen and The Rookie, and has been a part of various other film and television projects throughout her career.
Career overview
Frances Fisher is a British-born American actress. Born on May 11, 1952, in Milford-on-the-sea, Hampshire, England, UK, she has established a diverse career in film and television. Fisher has appeared in a wide range of roles, showcasing her versatility as an actress.
Some of her notable performances include her portrayal of Strawberry Alice in the 1992 film Unforgiven, directed by Clint Eastwood, and her role as Ruth DeWitt Bukater in the 1997 film Titanic, directed by James Cameron. Both films won the Academy Award for Best Picture. Her extensive filmography includes appearances in a variety of genres, from drama to science fiction.
In addition to her film work, Fisher has also made notable appearances in television series. Her roles in these shows demonstrate her ability to adapt to different formats and characters. With a career spanning multiple decades, Frances Fisher has established herself as a talented and accomplished actress, with a wide range of credits to her name.
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Full Filmography
154 titles- The Wrong Paris (2025) as Birdie
- Last Take: Rust and the Story of Halyna (2025) as Self
- The King Tide (2024) as Faye
- Rust (2024) as Evelyn Basset
- Desert Road (2024) as Homeless Woman
- Reptile (2023) as Camille Grady
- Titanic: Stories from the Heart (2023) as Self (archive footage)
- On Sacred Ground (2023) as Ricky
- Awake (2021) as Doris
- Grace and Grit (2021) as Sue
- This Is Not a War Story (2021) as Dora Casale
- Holidate (2020) as Elaine
- Watchmen (2019) as Jane Crawford
- Run the Race (2019) as Louise
- Nice Girls Don't Stay for Breakfast (2019) as Self - Actress (archive footage)
- The Rookie (2018) as Evelyn Nolan
- Shrimp (2018) as Marie
- Marrying Mr. Darcy (2018) as Violet Darcy
- The Sinner (2017) as Meg Muldoon
- Another Kind of Wedding (2017) as Tammy Bergman
- Swedish Dicks (2016) as Warden Johnson
- Unleashing Mr. Darcy (2016) as Violet Darcy
- Outlaws and Angels (2016) as Esther
- A Beautiful Day (2016) as Bev
- Love on the Run (2016) as Delores
- An American Girl Story - Melody 1963: Love Has to Win (2016) as Miss Abbot
- Titanic: Sinking the Myths (2016) as D.E. Bristow
- The Expanse (2015) as Elise Holden
- Woman in Gold (2015) as Barbara Schoenberg
- Portrait of Love (2015) as Doll Dwyer
- Fargo (2014) as Vivian
- Resurrection (2014) as Lucille Langston
- You're Not You (2014) as Gwen
- The M Word (2014) as Carson Riley
- Masters of Sex (2013) as Edna Eshelman
- Rectify (2013) as Peggy
- The Host (2013) as Maggie Stryder
- Red Wing (2013) as Momma B
- The Makeover (2013) as Allie Doolittle
- Plush (2013) as Camila
- Touch (2012) as Nicole Farington
- Beverly Hills Chihuahua 3: Viva la Fiesta! (2012) as Amelia Jones
- Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen (2012) as (archive footage)
- Any Day Now (2012) as Judge Meyerson
- Reflections on Titanic (2012) as Self
- The Seven Year Hitch (2012) as Mrs. Von Hoffman
- The Silent Thief (2012) as Candi Henderson
- Retribution (2012) as Betty
- The Lincoln Lawyer (2011) as Mary Windsor
- A Gifted Man (2011) as Blanche Tipton
- The Roommate (2011) as Rebecca's Mom
- Golf in the Kingdom (2011) as Eve Greene
- Sedona (2011) as Tammy
- The Roommate: The Next Generation of Stars (2011) as Self
- Obsession: The Making of "The Roommate" (2011) as Self
- Grow Up Already (2011) as Mom
- The Good Guys (2010) as Helen Traynor
- Janie Jones (2010) as Lily
- Backyard Wedding (2010) as Eleanor Tyler
- Jolene (2010) as Cindy
- Castle (2009) as Matilda King
- The Perfect Game (2009) as Betty
- The Mentalist (2008) as Victoria Abner
- Sons of Anarchy (2008) as Honey
- Childrens Hospital (2008) as Headmistress
- To Love and Die (2008)
- To Love and Die (2008) as Janet
- A Single Woman (2008) as Narrator (voice) / Suffragist
- Private Practice (2007) as Ruby Broome
- Saving Grace (2007) as Aunt Cathy
- The Kingdom (2007) as Elaine Flowers
- October Road (2007)
- In the Valley of Elah (2007) as Evie
- Sex and Death 101 (2007) as Hope Hartlight (#80)
- My Sexiest Year (2007) as Faye
- Eureka (2006) as Eva Thorne
- Torchwood (2006) as The Mother
- Mrs. Harris (2006) as Marge Richey Jacobson
- The Night of the White Pants (2006) as Vivian Hagan
- Grey's Anatomy (2005) as Betty Johnson
- Criminal Minds (2005) as Antonia Slade
- Medium (2005) as Abigail Marsh
- Boston Legal (2004) as Carrie
- Laws of Attraction (2004) as Sara Miller
- Two and a Half Men (2003) as Priscilla Honeycutt
- Cold Case (2003) as Rachel West (2008)
- The Lyon's Den (2003) as Brit Hanley
- House of Sand and Fog (2003) as Connie Walsh
- Blue Car (2003) as Delia
- The Shield (2002) as Rita Denton
- Glory Days (2002) as Mitzi Dolan
- Good Day Live (2001) as Self
- Passion and Prejudice (2001) as Dr. Gwen Barry
- The Rising Place (2001) as Virginia Wilder
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as Joanna Sapphire
- Gone in Sixty Seconds (2000) as Junie
- Titus (2000) as Juanita Titus
- Jackie Bouvier Kennedy Onassis (2000) as Janet Lee Bouvier Auchincloss
- The Audrey Hepburn Story (2000) as Ella van Heemstra
- Jackie Bouvier Kennedy Onassis (2000) as Janet Lee Bouvier Auchincloss
- True Crime (1999) as Cecilia Nussbaum
- The Big Tease (1999) as Candy
- Becker (1998) as Dr. Elizabeth Carson
- Mythos Hollywood - Das Geheimnis des Erfolgs (1998) as Self
- The View (1997) as Self
- Titanic (1997) as Ruth DeWitt Bukater
- Wild America (1997) as Agnes Stouffer
- Trading Favors (1997) as Librarian
- Striptease (1996) as Donna Garcia
- Female Perversions (1996) as Annunciata
- O. Henry's Christmas (1996)
- The Outer Limits (1995) as Lady Julia
- Strange Luck (1995) as Angie
- The Stars Fell on Henrietta (1995) as Cora Day
- The Other Mother: A Moment of Truth Movie (1995) as Carol Schaefer
- ER (1994) as Helen Kingsley
- Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman (1994) as Dr. Theodora Cushing
- Molly and Gina (1994) as Molly McKenna
- Babyfever (1994) as Rosie
- Clint Eastwood: The Man from Malpaso (1994) as Self
- Frame-Up II: The Cover-Up (1994) as Jo Baker
- The X-Files (1993) as Lizzy Gill
- Praying Mantis (1993) as Betty
- Unforgiven (1992) as Strawberry Alice
- Devlin (1992) as Maryellen
- Wild Blue Moon (1992) Writer
- Wild Blue Moon (1992) Director
- L.A. Story (1991) as June
- Lucy & Desi: Before the Laughter (1991) as Lucille Ball
- Frame Up (1991) as Jo Westlake
- Law & Order (1990) as Susan Boyd
- Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael (1990) as Rochelle Bossetti
- Sudie and Simpson (1990) as Mrs. Marge Allen
- A Promise to Keep (1990) as Sara
- Pink Cadillac (1989) as Dinah
- Heavy Petting (1989) as Self
- Cold Sassy Tree (1989) as Loma Williams
- Lost Angels (1989) as Judith Loftis
- Big (1988) as Billy's Mother (Extended Version) (uncredited)
- Roseanne (1988)
- Patty Hearst (1988) as Yolanda
- Hello Actors Studio (1988) as Self
- Bum Rap (1988) as Phyllis
- Tough Guys Don't Dance (1987) as Jessica Pond
- Broken Vows (1987) as Maureen Phelan
- Heart (1987) as Jeannie
- Matlock (1986) as Nancy Proctor
- The Equalizer (1985) as Amanda Kaufman
- The Equalizer (1985) as Francesca
- Can She Bake a Cherry Pie? (1983) as Louise
- Newhart (1982)
- The Edge of Night (1956) as Deborah Saxon
- Ruby Road as Ruby
- Ruby Road Executive Producer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Frances Fisher best known for?
Frances Fisher is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Wrong Paris (2025), The King Tide (2024), Reptile (2023), Awake (2021).
When and where was Frances Fisher born?
Frances Fisher was born on May 11, 1952 in Milford-on-the-sea, Hampshire, England, UK.
How many credits does Frances Fisher have?
Frances Fisher has accumulated over 154 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1956 to 2025.
What is Frances Fisher's background in cinema and television?
Frances Fisher is a British-born American actress born on May 11, 1952. She is known for her roles in various films and television shows. Fisher is a female actor with a career spanning multiple media formats. She has been credited in over 150 projects. Born in Milford-on-the-sea, Hampshire, England, UK, Fisher is also...
Frances Fisher by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Lyon's Den (2003) as Brit Hanley — aged about 51
- The Rookie (2018) as Evelyn Nolan — aged about 66
- The Mentalist (2008) as Victoria Abner — aged about 56
- Sons of Anarchy (2008) as Honey — aged about 56
- The X-Files (1993) as Lizzy Gill — aged about 41
- Fargo (2014) as Vivian — aged about 62
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