Rita Wilson
Biography
Rita Wilson is an American actress. Born on October 26, 1956, in Los Angeles, California, she has appeared in various films, including Volunteers, Sleepless in Seattle, Now and Then, That Thing You Do!, Jingle All the Way, The Story of Us, Runaway Bride, It's Complicated, and Larry Crowne. She has also made television appearances in series such as The Good Wife and Girls. Wilson has performed on Broadway and produced several films, including My Big Fat Greek Wedding. She has a known credit count of 106.
Career overview
Rita Wilson is an American actress known for her film appearances. She began her acting career in the 1980s, with her first notable role in the 1985 film Volunteers. Wilson continued to appear in various films throughout the 1990s, including Sleepless in Seattle in 1993, Now and Then in 1995, and That Thing You Do! in 1996. She also appeared in Jingle All the Way in 1996 and The Story of Us in 1999, as well as Runaway Bride in 1999.
In the 2000s, Wilson continued to work in film, appearing in It's Complicated in 2009 and Larry Crowne in 2011. She has also made television appearances, including in the series The Good Wife and Girls. Wilson has demonstrated her versatility as an actress, taking on a range of roles in both film and television.
Throughout her career, Wilson has accumulated a significant number of acting credits. Her ability to adapt to different roles and genres has allowed her to remain a prominent figure in the entertainment industry. Wilson's body of work showcases her talent and dedication to her craft, solidifying her position as a respected actress.
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- Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness: An almost History of America (2026) as Mavis Lewis
- Marty, Life Is Short (2026) as Self
- The Claudia Winkleman Show (2026) as Self
- Too Much (2025) as Lois Salmon
- The Last Thing He Told Me (2023) as Carol
- Asteroid City (2023) as Mrs. Weatherford
- My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 (2023) Producer
- The Jennifer Hudson Show (2022)
- A Man Called Otto (2022) Producer
- Kimi (2022) as Natalie Chowdhury
- Killing Me Softly with His Songs (2022) as Self
- 1883 (2021) as Carolyn
- Love Is Love Is Love (2021) as Mary Kay (segment "Late Lunch")
- Love Is Love Is Love (2021) Theme Song Performance
- Love Is Love Is Love (2021) Music Producer
- Love Is Love Is Love (2021) Lyricist
- Turning the Tables with Robin Roberts (2021) as Self
- Picture Show: A Tribute Celebrating John Prine (2020) as Self
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self
- The Masked Singer (2019) as Guest Panelist
- Gloria Bell (2019) as Vicky
- Still Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate (2019) as Self
- Boy Genius (2019) as Mary Locke
- Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (2018) Executive Producer
- Always at The Carlyle (2018) as Self
- A Simple Wedding (2018) as Maggie Baker
- A Simple Wedding (2018) Executive Producer
- The Gong Show (2017) as Self - Judge
- The Fabulous Allan Carr (2017) as Self (archive)
- My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 (2016) as Anna
- My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 (2016) Producer
- Brother Nature (2016) as Cathy Turley
- Kiss Me (2015) as Edith
- Everything Is Copy (2015) as Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self - Musical Guest
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self
- Dawn Patrol (2014) as Sheila
- Hollywood Game Night (2013) as Self
- The Tutor (2013) as Mother
- Girls (2012) as Evie Michaels
- The Carrier (2012) as Helen
- Body of Proof (2011) as Ruth Stone
- Larry Crowne (2011) as Wilma Q. Gammelgaard
- The Art of Getting By (2011) as Vivian Sargent
- Conan (2010) as Self - Guest
- Who Do You Think You Are? (2010) as Self
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009) as Self - Guest
- The Good Wife (2009) as Viola Walsh
- It's Complicated (2009) as Trisha
- Old Dogs (2009) as Gloria Lawrence
- My Life in Ruins (2009) as Elinor
- My Life in Ruins (2009) Executive Producer
- Mamma Mia! (2008) as Greek Goddess (uncredited)
- Mamma Mia! (2008) Executive Producer
- The Trap (2007) Director
- Saturday Night Live in the '90s: Pop Culture Nation (2007) as Self
- Beautiful Ohio (2006) as Judith Messerman
- The Chumscrubber (2005) as Terri Bratley
- Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon (2005) as Beta Station Commander
- Raise Your Voice (2004) as Francis Fletcher
- Connie and Carla (2004) Executive Producer
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Guest
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) as Self
- My Big Fat Greek Life (2003) Executive Producer
- Celebrities Uncensored (2003) as Self
- My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002) Producer
- Auto Focus (2002) as Anne Crane
- Perfume (2001) as Roberta
- The Glass House (2001) as Grace Avery Baker (uncredited)
- Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000) as Anne Michaelson
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Bree Mazelon
- Runaway Bride (1999) as Ellie Graham
- The Story of Us (1999) as Rachel Kogen
- Psycho Path (1999) as Self
- Invisible Child (1999) as Annie Beeman
- The Wild Thornberrys (1998) as Kua (voice)
- From the Earth to the Moon (1998) as Susan Borman
- Psycho (1998) as Caroline
- The View (1997) as Self
- The Daily Show (1996) as Self
- Jingle All the Way (1996) as Liz Langston
- The Rosie O'Donnell Show (1996) as Self - Guest
- That Thing You Do! (1996) as Margueritte
- If These Walls Could Talk (1996) as Leslie
- Now and Then (1995) as Chrissy
- Mixed Nuts (1994) as Catherine
- Frasier (1993) as Hester Crane
- Frasier (1993) as Mia
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Guest
- Sleepless in Seattle (1993) as Suzy
- Barbarians at the Gate (1993) as Carolyne Roehm-Kravis
- Mad About You (1992) as Lindsay Krbnsk
- The Bonfire of the Vanities (1990) as P.R. Woman
- Sinners (1990) as Margaret
- Tales from the Crypt (1989) as Jess Gilchrist
- Teen Witch (1989) as Dancer
- thirtysomething (1987)
- Moonlighting (1985) as Carla McCabe
- Volunteers (1985) as Beth Wexler
- Who's the Boss? (1984)
- Entertainment Tonight (1981) as Self
- Mr. Merlin (1981)
- Bosom Buddies (1980)
- Cheech & Chong's Next Movie (1980) as Hostage
- Flying High (1978) as Debbie
- The Day It Came to Earth (1977) as Debbie
- Joe Forrester (1975)
- Happy Days (1974)
- M*A*S*H (1972) as Nurse Lacey
- The Brady Bunch (1969) as Pat Conway
- Hawaii Five-O (1968) as Mary Ellen Klane
- The Oscars (1953) as Self
- Start Without Me as Mona
- Patsy Cline: Walkin' After Midnight