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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Taylor Swift's filmography encompasses a range of projects, including music documentaries, concert movies, and feature-length films. Janey Tracey, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Oct. 2025 Directed by Rebecca Miller, the series will feature footage from the director’s personal archives while also utilizing the extensive archive of his filmography. Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025 Putting together a ranking of DiCaprio’s performances, we were struck by the embarrassment of riches at the top of his filmography. Tim Grierson, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2025 Hayden Panettiere is one of those actors who everyone seems to have an anecdote about; specifically, about how her filmography has resonated in their life. Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 15 Sep. 2025 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 8 Oct. 2025.

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