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Nora Dunn

Actor · Born April 29, 1952 (74) · Chicago, Illinois, USA

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Nora Eloise Dunn (born April 29, 1952) is an American actress and comedian, perhaps best known for her work on NBC's Saturday Night Live. Description above from the Wikipedia article Nora Dunn, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
April 29, 1952 (74)
From
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Works as
Actor
Titles
94 on MovieCove · 116 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 155 days to Oct 26Down 32% in 30 days

What are Nora Dunn's films like?

Across their 33 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Self and Bonds.

Genres

Comedy23 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 47th percentile
: browse their Comedy movies
Drama5 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 51st percentile
: browse their Drama movies
Action3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 76th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Action movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Self
27%
Bonds
27%
Morality
24%
Power
8%
Society
6%
Survival
6%
Ideas
1%
Family bonds11 titles, browse their movies with this themeRedemption7 titles, browse their movies with this themePurpose7 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity6 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception6 titles, browse their movies with this themeFreedom5 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship4 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice4 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 32 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Light: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their light movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 22 · Serious 7 · Dark 3

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 18 · Stylized 9 · Heightened 5

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

A split, not a type: Gentle 16 · Charged 10 · Intense 6

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

A split, not a type: Steady 16 · Shifting 10 · Whiplash 6

Funny: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their funny movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 4 · Some laughs 12 · Funny 16

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 12 · Even-paced 18 · Relentless 2

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 21 · Engaged 9 · Full focus 2

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 24 · Open-ended 5 · Ambiguous 3

Roles they play

13 analyzed roles

Usually the Shadow: 3 of 13 analyzed roles.

Shadow
3 of 13
Mentor
2 of 13
Trickster
2 of 13
Herald
2 of 13
Shapeshifter
1 of 13
Ally
1 of 13
Hero
1 of 13
Threshold guardian
1 of 13
Show the 13 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Absurd
18
Tense
13
Joyful
9
Warm
8
Hopeful
9
Other
32

How their films linger

Feel-good18 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun14 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful12 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 8 with a twist

  • Happy17
  • Bittersweet9
  • Tragic2
  • Ambiguous5

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Nora Dunn's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 63 of their 94 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Nora Dunn's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

116 credits, 94 with a MovieCove page; 10 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Christmas at the Zoo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    as Carol Wright

  • Behind the Eight-Ball (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    as Yvette

  • The Hater(2022)

    as Genie

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films

  • Together Together(2021)

    as Adele

    Midcredits score: 63rd percentile of all films

  • Home Economics(2021)

    Show 11 episodes · as Muriel

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all shows

  • The Lost Husband(2020)

    as Jean

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films

  • Boy Genius(2019)

    as Selma Ally

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films

  • Canal Street(2018)

    as Marge Sudermill

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films

  • The Oath(2018)

    as Eleanor

    Midcredits score: 34th percentile of all films

  • Liza on Demand (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Show 1 episode · as Claudine

  • Tag(2018)

    as Linda Malloy

    Midcredits score: 63rd percentile of all films

  • Dude(2018)

    as Rosa

    Midcredits score: 16th percentile of all films

  • The Boss Baby: Back in Business(2018)

    Show 13 episodes · as Gigi (voice)

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all shows

  • Detroiters(2017)

    Show 1 episode · as Sue

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all shows

  • Graves(2016)

    Show 2 episodes · as Laura Wolf

    Midcredits score: 28th percentile of all shows

  • A Light Beneath Their Feet(2015)

    as Dr. Krolly

    Midcredits score: 62nd percentile of all films

  • Chicago Med(2015)

    Show 10 episodes · as Dr. Lonnie Richardson

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all shows

  • Life in Pieces(2015)

    Show 1 episode · as Carol

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all shows

  • Best Friends Whenever(2015)

    Show 6 episodes · as Janet Smythe

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all shows

  • Entourage(2015)

    as Dr. Deanne Emily Marcus

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all films

  • Grace and Frankie(2015)

    Show 1 episode · as Dr. Rossmore

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all shows

  • The Librarians(2014)

    Show 1 episode · as Janet Hedge

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all shows

  • Mulaney (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Show 1 episode · as Patty Mulaney

  • How to Get Away with Murder(2014)

    Show 2 episodes · as Lily Nanjani

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all shows

  • Sirens(2014)

    Show 2 episodes · as Bridget

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all shows

  • The Guilt Trip(2012)

    as Amy

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films

  • 3, 2, 1... Frankie Go Boom(2012)

    as Karen

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all films

  • The Neighbors(2012)

    Show 1 episode · as Linda

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all shows

  • Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23(2012)

    Show 1 episode · as Joyce Berman

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all shows

  • LOL(2012)

    as Emily's Mom

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • New Girl(2011)

    Show 4 episodes · as Louise

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all shows

  • 2 Broke Girls(2011)

    Show 2 episodes · as Teresa

    Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all shows

  • Franklin & Bash(2011)

    Show 1 episode · as Judge Clemons

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all shows

  • Harry's Law (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Show 1 episode · as Sandra Killiam

  • The Women of SNL (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Various (archive footage)

  • The Defenders(2010)

    Show 1 episode · as Amber Max

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all shows

  • Hot in Cleveland(2010)

    Show 1 episode · as Elizabeth / Victoria

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all shows

  • It's Complicated(2009)

    as Sally

    Midcredits score: 62nd percentile of all films

  • The Answer Man(2009)

    as Terry Fraser

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all films

  • My Suicide(2009)

    as Gretchen Williams

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all films

  • Pineapple Express(2008)

    as Shannon

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all films

  • Southland Tales(2006)

    as Cyndi Pinziki

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films

  • Samantha Who?(2007)

    Show 1 episode · as Cheryl

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all shows

  • Pushing Daisies(2007)

    Show 1 episode · as Blanche Ramora

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all shows

  • Private Practice(2007)

    Show 1 episode · as Dr. Geraldine Ginsberg

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all shows

  • The Darwin Awards(2006)

    as Mrs. Pearlman

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all films

  • Shark(2006)

    Show 2 episodes · as Gretchen Curbow

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all shows

  • Three Moons Over Milford(2006)

    Show 8 episodes · Actor

    Midcredits score: 14th percentile of all shows

  • Psych(2006)

    Show 1 episode · as Eve Asher

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all shows

  • Pucked (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Leona

  • The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio(2005)

    as Girl Group Member

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all films

  • Criminal Minds(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Lauren

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all shows

  • Bones(2005)

    Show 2 episodes · as Tess Brown

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all shows

  • Love for Rent(2005)

    as Helen Bauman

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all films

  • It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Donna

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • The Civilization of Maxwell Bright(2005)

    as Mary Jane

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all films

  • Amber Frey: Witness for the Prosecution (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Gloria Allred

  • Stacked(2005)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all shows

  • See Arnold Run (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Arianna Huffington

  • Numb3rs(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Susan Stone

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all shows

  • Boston Legal(2004)

    Show 2 episodes · as Attorney Cynthia Rhodes

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • LAX (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Entourage(2004)

    Show 6 episodes · as Dr. Marcus

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows

  • Laws of Attraction(2004)

    as Judge Abramovitz

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films

  • Paper Cut (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Katherine

  • November(2004)

    as Dr. Fayn

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films

  • The Hebrew Hammer(2003)

    as Mrs. Carver

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films

  • Die, Mommie, Die! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Shatzi Van Allen

  • Runaway Jury(2003)

    as Stella Hulic

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all films

  • Knee High P.I.(2003)

    as Margery

    Midcredits score: 18th percentile of all films

  • Out of Time(2003)

    as Dr. Donovan

    Midcredits score: 62nd percentile of all films

  • Bruce Almighty(2003)

    as Ally Loman

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all films

  • CSI: Miami(2002)

    Show 1 episode · as Kidnap Executive Rhonda

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all shows

  • Storm Watch(2002)

    as Rose Chase

    Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all films

  • Cherish(2002)

    as Bell

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all films

  • Max Keeble's Big Move(2001)

    as Lily

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all films

  • Zoolander(2001)

    as British Designer

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films

  • What's the Worst That Could Happen?(2001)

    as Lutetia Fairbanks

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films

  • Heartbreakers(2001)

    as Miss Madress

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all films

  • Curb Your Enthusiasm(2000)

    Show 1 episode · as CBS Executive

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • What Planet Are You From?(2000)

    as Madeline

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • Saturday Night Live: Christmas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Mrs. Claus (archive footage)

  • Three Kings(1999)

    as Adriana Cruz

    Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all films

  • The Big Guy and Rusty the Boy Robot (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Drop Dead Gorgeous(1999)

    as Colleen Douglas

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all films

  • Futurama(1999)

    Show 1 episode · as Morgan Proctor (voice)

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • The Thin Pink Line(1998)

    as Sandy Delongpre

    Midcredits score: 8th percentile of all films

  • Histeria! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Show 52 episodes · as Lydia Karaoke (voice)

  • The Wild Thornberrys(1998)

    Show 1 episode · as Female Officer (voice) · as Frieda / Possum (voice)

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all shows

  • Air Bud: Golden Receiver(1998)

    as Natalya

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all films

  • Bulworth(1998)

    as Missy Berliner

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all films

  • Cow and Chicken (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Show 1 episode · as Bearded Girl / Lady Fan #1 (voice)

  • George & Leo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • I Am Weasel (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Show 1 episode · as Bearded Girl / Lady Fan #1 (voice)

  • Just Shoot Me!(1997)

    Show 1 episode · as Naomi

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all shows

  • Everybody Loves Raymond(1996)

    Show 1 episode · as Helen

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all shows

  • Father of the Bride Part II(1995)

    as Realtor (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all films

  • Pinky and the Brain(1995)

    Show 1 episode · as Precious (voice)

    Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all shows

  • The Last Supper(1995)

    as Sheriff Alice Stanley

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all films

  • The Outer Limits(1995)

    Show 1 episode · as Laura Sinclair

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all shows

  • Cybill (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Show 1 episode · as Dr. Walker

  • Shake, Rattle and Rock!(1994)

    as Margo

    Midcredits score: 22nd percentile of all films

  • Rebel Highway (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Show 1 episode · as Margo Doyle

  • I Love Trouble(1994)

    as Lindy

    Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all films

  • The Nanny(1993)

    Show 6 episodes · as Dr. Reynolds · as Mrs. Richardson

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all shows

  • The X-Files(1993)

    Show 2 episodes · as JoAnne Fletcher

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • Basic Values: Sex, Shock & Censorship in the 90's(1993)

    as Lydia Fosdick-Cooper

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Born Yesterday(1993)

    as Cynthia Schreiber

    Midcredits score: 16th percentile of all films

  • Passion Fish(1992)

    as Ti-Marie

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all films

  • Walking the Dog (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Actor

  • Stepping Out(1991)

    as Pam

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all films

  • Get a Life (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Show 1 episode · as Irma

  • Law & Order(1990)

    Show 1 episode · as Rosalie Schaffner

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all shows

  • Miami Blues(1990)

    as Ellita Sanchez

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all films

  • How I Got Into College(1989)

    as Francine Bauer, SAT Coach

    Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all films

  • Working Girl(1988)

    as Ginny

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all films

Career shape

Star power in the 98th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 116 titles, 115 of them dated from 1988 to 2026; peak year 2002.

Biggest box office

Bruce Almighty (2003)

$485M worldwide

Highest rated

Passion Fish (1992)

Midcredits 89th

Most popular right now

Bruce Almighty (2003)

Film career

19882026

Peak 2002 · back in prominent film roles after a quiet stretch. Top draw in 2 MovieCove titles. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting116 of 116: 116 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score59th

By decade

1980s2 · acting1990s33 · acting2000s44 · acting2010s31 · acting2020s5 · acting

Billing

usually 8th · top billed in 0% of 38 roles
8898030818

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Nora Dunn's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 49th percentile, the median of all 52; across their 32 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 40th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

40thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 32

Approval · how many liked their films

49thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 32

Reach · how many have seen their films

85thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 32

Midcredits score across 94 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up29
  • 50th to 74th27
  • 25th to 49th26
  • Below 25th12

Shape of the crowd

43 of their 94 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved13
  • Divisive6
  • Cult Classic2
  • Crowd Pleaser43
  • Broadly Agreed6
  • Mixed24

Most divisive · actor

Basic Values: Sex, Shock & Censorship in the 90's (1993)

96th percentile spread · 30% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Entourage (2004)

Midcredits 93rd · 90% liked

Reviewers score the acting 67/100 in their films, across 30 reviewed titles; fans 77, detractors 44. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Nora Dunn's work okay for kids?

Across up to 14 MovieCove titles with content scores, sex & nudity and profanity run heavier than most films and frightening / intense lighter.

Their medianMedian of all filmsMiddle 80% of their titles
Violence & Gore10 titles14–87 · median 48 · moderatenear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity14 titles19–57 · median 47 · moderateheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 32
Profanity13 titles40–92 · median 60 · intenseheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs11 titles33–71 · median 42 · moderatenear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense11 titles9–68 · median 20 · mildlighter than most filmsMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted. The band's colour is the severity of their median, named beside it.

Who does Nora Dunn work with?

People who share at least 2 of Nora Dunn's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Daniel Crown shares the most, 3.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers, cinematographers and editors

Producers