Ann Dowd

Ann Dowd

Ann Dowd (born January 30, 1956) is an American actress. She decided to become an actress while a premed student at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts. She graduated in 1978 and went on to study at The Theatre School at DePaul University. In 1993 she won the Clarence Derwent Award for her performance in the play Candida. She has appeared in television shows including House, The X-Files, Third Watch and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. Films Dowd has appeared in include Lorenzo’s Oil, Philadelphia, Apt Pupil, Garden State and Flags of Our Fathers.

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Ann Dowd Movies

Discover the best Ann Dowd movies. Explore the complete filmography, including top-rated classics, newest releases, and highest-grossing films starring Ann Dowd ranked by year and score.

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Mass

Mass (2021)

Drama
In a church basement, two sets of parents sit across from each other, bound by unimaginable grief. One couple's son committed an act of violence; the other lost their child...
Score 7.3
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Hereditary

Hereditary (2018)

Horror Mystery Thriller
When the Graham family's secretive grandmother dies, what should be a moment of grief quietly opens into something far darker. Annie, a miniature artist who builds precise replicas of her...
Score 7.3
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American Animals

American Animals (2018)

Crime Documentary Drama
Four college students in Lexington, Kentucky convince themselves that stealing rare books from their university library is the kind of bold, transformative act that separates extraordinary people from everyone else....
Score 6.7
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Captain Fantastic

Captain Fantastic (2016)

Adventure Drama
Ben Cash has spent years raising six children off the grid in the Pacific Northwest wilderness, shaping them into philosophers, athletes, and critical thinkers while keeping modern America at arm's...
Score 7.9
5
The Drop

The Drop (2014)

Crime Drama
When a robbery targeting an illegal gambling operation spirals into violence, a quiet Brooklyn bartender named Bob Saginowski becomes an unwilling suspect. As Detective Torres closes in, Bob navigates the...
Score 6.8

Ann Dowd TV Shows

Browse the ultimate list of Ann Dowd TV shows. Find top-rated television series, critically acclaimed dramas, and hit shows starring Ann Dowd.

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The Testaments

The Testaments (2026)

Drama Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Gilead is the only world these young women have ever inhabited, and its rigid cruelties feel as natural as breathing. But awareness, once sparked, is difficult to extinguish. As a...
Score 7.9

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According to aggregate user scores, the absolute best titles starring Ann Dowd are Mass, Hereditary, and American Animals.
How many movies and TV shows has Ann Dowd starred in? +
Our database currently features a comprehensive filmography of 6 titles starring Ann Dowd, ranging from their earliest roles to the newest releases.
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Yes! The overall filmography starring Ann Dowd maintains a strong average user rating of 7.3 out of 10 across all tracked titles.