filmography

noun

plural filmographies
: a list of movies featuring the work of a prominent film figure or relating to a particular topic

Examples of filmography in a Sentence

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The only thing more treacherous than his journey home might be tackling a ranking of Nolan's filmography. Brian Truitt, USA Today, 17 July 2026 But the version of the classical hero that the film conjures up nevertheless embodies the great preoccupation of Nolan’s filmography. Alison Willmore, Vulture, 15 July 2026 And of how even the most unified filmography can be the result of completely haphazard circumstances. Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 14 July 2026 Just a few of the titles in his filmography include John Wick (2014), Carlito's Way (1993), Moulin Rouge (2001), and Summer of Sam (1999). Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for filmography

Word History

Etymology

film + -ography (as in bibliography)

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of filmography was in 1941

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“Filmography.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/filmography. Accessed 27 Jul. 2026.

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