filmography

noun

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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Palmer then inquired about other iconic roles in Goldberg’s filmography, including the beloved 1992 comedy Sister Act. Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Aug. 2026 Voluntary output pledges do not enjoy a distinguished filmography, either. Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026 Considering Banks’ filmography spans 50 years and includes Breaking Bad’s assortment of highly celebrated villains, Dalton knew the weight of such a statement. Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 31 July 2026 Maude was cast in Euphoria while still in college at Northwestern University, and has been building her filmography ever since. Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 31 July 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 11 Aug. 2026.

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