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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One of the only figures in Fuqua’s filmography who resembles Alonzo is Suge Knight, the real-life hip-hop executive known for his bullying—and sometimes violent—approach to business and life. Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026 Kurosawa’s influence has also extended beyond his own filmography. Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026 And, like so much of May’s filmography, the drama surrounding its production and release is as interesting as the film itself. Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 8 Apr. 2026 The Master of Suspense has several winners in his filmography, as well as a few clunkers. Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Apr. 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 25 Apr. 2026.

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