filmography

noun

film·​og·​ra·​phy fil-ˈmä-grə-fē How to pronounce filmography (audio)
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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Masters of the Universe is the latest project in Galitzine’s quickly-accumulating filmography and rising star power. Olivia Singh, Forbes.com, 5 June 2026 His acclaimed filmography includes The Ring, The Weatherman, The Lone Ranger, A Cure for Wellness, The Mexican, Rango, Mouse Hunt and the first three Pirates of the Caribbean movies. Justin Kroll, Deadline, 3 June 2026 Meanwhile, his filmography continued to grow, now a roster that spans from Kajol and Shah Rukh Khan to Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Deepika Padukone. Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 2 June 2026 Hollywood archivists will appreciate all the new interview footage with an octogenarian Dern, and the endless compilations of film clips provide a foundation for anyone looking into Dern’s filmography for the first time. Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 20 May 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 10 Jun. 2026.

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