filmography

noun film·og·ra·phy \ fil-ˈmä-grə-fē \

|Updated on: 9 Jun 2018

Definition of filmography

plural filmographies

: a list of motion pictures featuring the work of a prominent film figure or relating to a particular topic

Recent Examples of filmography from the Web

But the idealism and passion that surrounded Kennedy's campaign, coupled with the nagging questions about a legacy unfulfilled and the echoes of a half-century ago still reverberating today, make this a sterling addition to that filmography.

— brian lowry, CNN, "'Bobby Kennedy for President' adds to rich trove of Kennedy lore," 26 Apr. 2018
His filmography is a who's who of ridiculous movies that are somehow at once artful and completely tasteless (his previous film, Love, was released in 3D and features a real handjob as its opening scene).

— tom philip, GQ, "Provocative Movie Director Gaspar Noé Has Finally Gone Too Far," 18 May 2018
Auto racing is a key part of Hemsworth's filmography.

— david lindquist, Indianapolis Star, "Indianapolis 500: ‘Thor’ actor Chris Hemsworth will wave green flag," 14 May 2018
Reese Witherspoon’s filmography spans nearly three decades and runs the gamut from romantic comedies like Legally Blonde to dramas like Walk the Line, the biopic that won her an Oscar.

— cady lang, Time, "Jeopardy! Had a Whole Category on Reese Witherspoon Movies and One Contestant Crushed It," 3 Apr. 2018
Certainly, that Bruhl can speak comfortably in four languages has helped him craft an iconoclastic filmography.

— katie kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, "How Daniel Bruhl Became Hollywood's Every Countryman," 16 Mar. 2018
Going through his entire filmography is a rewarding trip through American cinema’s highs and lows; here are some (hardly comprehensive) highlights from either end.

— david sims, The Atlantic, "The Many Eras of Al Pacino's Stardom," 25 Mar. 2018
In conversation, Evans is more thoughtful and grounded than his filmography might suggest.

— reggie ugwu, BostonGlobe.com, "Chris Evans on his love of tap dancing, ‘Captain America’," 23 Mar. 2018
For perhaps his greatest project ever, legendary DIYer Ben Heck built such a game from scratch, fortifying it with artwork and sound effects cribbed from the Paxton filmography.

— seth porges, Popular Mechanics, "Top 6 Pinball Machine Mods," 27 Aug. 2010

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