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

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Director Craig Gillespie — whose impressive filmography has included I Tonya, Lars & The Real Girl, Pam & Tommy and Cruella — has proved to be a master at letting characters breathe in all their eccentricity. Pete Hammond, Deadline, 24 June 2026 Streep also has a laundry list of accolades, including three Oscars and three Emmys, to go with her classic filmography. Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026 Although not catastrophic, that kind of decline suggests the film isn’t resonating beyond the core demographic of older males, who grew up on Spielberg’s vast filmography. Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 21 June 2026 Charli capped the Brat revolution with The Moment, a 2026 mockumentary on the era that’s just one of the many credits in her burgeoning filmography, alongside upcoming projects like Cathy Yan’s The Gallerist and a currently untitled film with Japanese horror director Takashi Miike. Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 18 June 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 30 Jun. 2026.

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