filmography
noun
film·og·ra·phy
fil-ˈmä-grə-fē 
plural filmographies
: a list of movies featuring the work of a prominent film figure or relating to a particular topic
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Following his Oscar-winning performance in The French Connection and his unforgettable work in The Conversation, Gene Hackman added yet another mesmerizing crime drama to his filmography with this neo-noir classic.
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Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026
The prolific director’s filmography over six decades has also included Alien, Blade Runner, Legend, Kingdom of Heaven, American Gangster, Prometheus, House of Gucci, The Last Duel, and Napoleon.
—Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 10 June 2026
And there was a time, far earlier in his career, when that label stuck better—when Indiana Jones, friendly aliens, mean dinosaurs, and Peter Pan himself dominated the director’s filmography.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 9 June 2026
The role launched her career as a successful comedic actress, with a filmography that includes The House Bunny, Lost in Translation and Friends.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
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Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026
The prolific director’s filmography over six decades has also included Alien, Blade Runner, Legend, Kingdom of Heaven, American Gangster, Prometheus, House of Gucci, The Last Duel, and Napoleon.
—Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 10 June 2026
And there was a time, far earlier in his career, when that label stuck better—when Indiana Jones, friendly aliens, mean dinosaurs, and Peter Pan himself dominated the director’s filmography.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 9 June 2026
The role launched her career as a successful comedic actress, with a filmography that includes The House Bunny, Lost in Translation and Friends.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
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“Filmography.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/filmography. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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