Michelle Pfeiffer biography
Michelle Pfeiffer is an American actress (born 1958), born on 29 April 1958 in Santa Ana.
Michelle Pfeiffer's screen career began in 1978 with Fantasy Island, playing Athena.
Michelle Pfeiffer has appeared in 54 films and 18 television or streaming titles.
The most recent films are Oh. What. Fun (2025), Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (2023), French Exit (2020).
Honours include Silver Bear for Best Actress, Crystal Award and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame.
- Born
- 29 April 1958 (age 68)
- Birthplace
- Santa Ana
- Work
- Film actor, Model, Singer, Voice actor, Television actor
- Film industries
- Hollywood and beyond
- Years active
- 1977 to present
- Awards
- Silver Bear for Best Actress
- Crystal Award
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role
- Golden Globe Award for Best Actress , Motion Picture Drama
- Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year
Michelle Pfeiffer filmography
54 films and 18 television or streaming titles, newest first.
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Oh. What. Fun | Claire Clauster | ||
| 2023 | Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania | Janet Van Dyne / Wasp | ||
| 2020 | French Exit | Frances Price | ||
| 2019 | Maleficent: Mistress of Evil | Queen Ingrith | ||
| 2019 | Avengers: Endgame | Janet Van Dyne / Wasp | ||
| 2018 | Ant-Man and the Wasp | Janet Van Dyne / Wasp | ||
| 2017 | Murder on the Orient Express | Caroline Hubbard | ||
| 2017 | Mother! | Woman | ||
| 2017 | Where Is Kyra? | Kyra Johnson | ||
| 2013 | The Family | Maggie Blake | ||
| 2012 | People Like Us | Lillian Harper | ||
| 2012 | Dark Shadows | Elizabeth Collins Stoddard | ||
| 2011 | New Year's Eve | Ingrid Withers | ||
| 2009 | Chéri | Lea de Lonval | ||
| 2008 | Personal Effects | Linda | ||
| 2007 | Stardust | Lamia | ||
| 2007 | Hairspray | Velma Von Tussle | ||
| 2007 | I Could Never Be Your Woman | Rosie Hanson | ||
| 2003 | Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas | Eris | Voice | |
| 2002 | White Oleander | Ingrid Magnussen | ||
| 2001 | I Am Sam | Rita Harrison Williams | ||
| 2001 | Spider-Man - Once Upon a Time the Super Heroes | |||
| 2000 | What Lies Beneath | Claire Spencer | ||
| 1999 | The Story of Us | Katie Jordan | ||
| 1999 | The Deep End of the Ocean | Beth Cappadora |
Show all 54 films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Being John Malkovich | English | ||
| 1999 | A Midsummer Night's Dream | Titania | ||
| 1998 | The Prince of Egypt | Tzipporah | Voice | |
| 1997 | A Thousand Acres | Rose Cook Lewis | ||
| 1996 | Up Close & Personal | Sally "Tally" Atwater | ||
| 1996 | To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday | Gillian Lewis | ||
| 1996 | One Fine Day | Melanie Parker | ||
| 1995 | Dangerous Minds | LouAnne Johnson | ||
| 1994 | Wolf | Laura Alden | ||
| 1993 | The Age of Innocence | Countess Ellen Olenska | ||
| 1992 | Batman Returns | Selina Kyle / Catwoman | ||
| 1992 | Love Field | Lurene Hallett | ||
| 1991 | Frankie and Johnny | Frankie | ||
| 1990 | The Russia House | Katya Orlova | ||
| 1989 | The Fabulous Baker Boys | Susie Diamond | ||
| 1988 | Dangerous Liaisons | Madame Marie de Tourvel | ||
| 1988 | Tequila Sunrise | Jo Ann Vallenari | ||
| 1988 | Married to the Mob | Angela de Marco | ||
| 1987 | The Witches of Eastwick | Sukie Ridgemont | ||
| 1987 | Power, Passion & Murder | |||
| 1987 | Amazon Women on the Moon | Brenda Landers | Segment: "Hospital" | |
| 1986 | Sweet Liberty | Faith Healy | ||
| 1985 | Into the Night | Diana | ||
| 1985 | Ladyhawke | Isabeau d'Anjou | ||
| 1983 | Scarface | Elvira Hancock | ||
| 1982 | Grease 2 | Stephanie Zinone | ||
| 1981 | Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen | Cordelia Farenington | ||
| 1980 | The Hollywood Knights | Suzie Q | Film debut | |
| 1980 | Falling in Love Again | Sue Wellington |
Television and streaming
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | The Madison | Stacy Clyburn | Lead role; executive producer | |
| 2026 | Margo's Got Money Troubles | Shyanne Millet | Main role; also executive producer | |
| 2022 | The First Lady | Betty Ford | Lead role; 10 episodes | |
| 2017 | The Wizard of Lies | Ruth Madoff | Television film | |
| 1995 | Picket Fences | Client | Uncredited; Episode: "Freezer Burn" | |
| 1993 | The Simpsons | Mindy Simmons | Voice; 2 episodes | |
| 1987 | Great Performances | Natica Jackson | Episode: "Tales from the Hollywood Hills: Natica Jackson" | |
| 1985 | One Too Many | Annie | Television special | |
| 1981 | The Children Nobody Wanted | Jennifer Williams | Television film | |
| 1981 | Splendor in the Grass | Ginny Stamper | Television film | |
| 1981 | Fantasy Island | Deborah Dare | Episode: "Elizabeth's Baby/The Artist and the Lady" | |
| 1981 | Callie & Son | Sue Lynn Bordeaux | Television film; Credited as "Michele Pfeiffer" | |
| 1980 | Enos | Joy | 2 episodes | |
| 1980 | B.A.D. Cats | Samantha "Sunshine" Jensen | 10 episodes | |
| 1979 | The Solitary Man | Tricia | Television film | |
| 1979 | Delta House | The Bombshell | 12 episodes | |
| 1979 | CHiPs | Jobina | Episode: "The Watch Commander" | |
| 1978 | Fantasy Island | Athena |