Catherine Keener
Known for
For years Catherine Keener was the unofficial queen of American independent film, the actress directors called when they needed intelligence with an edge. Born in Miami in 1959, she earned Oscar nominations as the caustic Maxine of 'Being John Malkovich' (1999) and as Harper Lee in 'Capote' (2005). She showed a warmer side opposite Steve Carell in 'The 40 Year Old Virgin' (2005) and in 'Into the Wild' (2007), then unsettled a new generation as Missy Armitage, the hypnotist mother of 'Get Out' (2017). She also voiced the villain of 'Incredibles 2' (2018). Her specialty is women who see through everyone.
Catherine Keener
67 Movies
6 Series
For years Catherine Keener was the unofficial queen of American independent film, the actress directors called when they needed intelligence with an edge. Born in Miami in 1959, she earned Oscar nominations as the caustic Maxine of 'Being John Malkovich' (1999) and as Harper Lee in 'Capote' (2005). She showed a warmer side opposite Steve Carell in 'The 40 Year Old Virgin' (2005) and in 'Into the Wild' (2007), then unsettled a new generation as Missy Armitage, the hypnotist mother of 'Get Out' (2017). She also voiced the villain of 'Incredibles 2' (2018). Her specialty is women who see through everyone.
Movies
Plays Missy Armitage
Get Out
2017
Plays Ugga (voice)
The Croods
2013
Plays Evelyn Deavor (voice)
Incredibles 2
2018
Plays Sally Jackson
Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief
2010
Plays Maya Sorian
The Adam Project
2022
Plays Ugga (voice)
The Croods: A New Age
2020
Plays Cynthia Foards
Sicario: Day of the Soldado
2018
Plays Maryanne Stewart
Joker: Folie à Deux
2024
Plays Trish Piedmont
The 40 Year Old Virgin
2005
Plays Jan Burres
Into the Wild
2007
Plays Andrea Phillips
Captain Phillips
2013
Plays Maxine Lund
Being John Malkovich
1999
Plays Amy Welles
8MM
1999
Plays Miriam Hart
Begin Again
2014
Plays Adele Lack
Synecdoche, New York
2008
Plays Adele Delisi
Out of Sight
1998
Plays Ellie Zisman
Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa
2013
Plays Mom
Where the Wild Things Are
2009
Plays Dot Woods
The Interpreter
2005
Plays Jilly
Boys
1996
Plays Rep. Pam Hendrickson
Accidental Love
2015
Plays Gertrude Baniszewski
An American Crime
2007
Plays Lynn Cameron
Trust
2010
Plays Fiona
November Criminals
2017
Plays Michelle Marks
Lovely & Amazing
2002
Plays Jamie
Cyrus
2010
Plays Elaine Christian
S1m0ne
2002
Plays Mary Weston
The Soloist
2009
Plays Trucker's Girl
Catchfire
1990
Plays Christine
Friends with Money
2006
Plays Marianne
Enough Said
2013
Plays Cocktail Waitress
About Last Night...
1986
Plays Harper Lee
Capote
2005
Plays Steve's Secretary (Beth)
Switch
1991
Plays Paige Walling
The Oranges
2011
Plays Nora Wells
Death to Smoochy
2002
Plays Terri
Your Friends & Neighbors
1998
Plays Kathleen
The Ballad of Jack and Rose
2005
Plays Lou Tarnow
What Just Happened
2008
Plays Lee
Full Frontal
2002
Plays Diane Hudson
Peace, Love & Misunderstanding
2011
Plays Nicole Springer
Living in Oblivion
1995
Plays Kate
Please Give
2010
Plays Cecilia
Simpatico
1999
Plays Suzanne
The Gun in Betty Lou's Handbag
1992
Plays Brie Marschz
Hamlet 2
2008
Plays Donna Beam
Nostalgia
2018
Plays Mary
The Real Blonde
1998
Plays Reta
Unless
2016
Plays Claire
No Future
2021
Latest Trailers
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Joker: Folie à Deux
Full Filmography
Joker: Folie à Deux
Maryanne Stewart
2024
Film
The Adam Project
Maya Sorian
2022
Film
Brand New Cherry Flavor
Boro · 8 episodes
2021
TV
No Future
Claire
2021
Film
Dear Diary: World's First Pranks
Ugga (voice)
2021
Film
The Croods: A New Age
Ugga (voice)
2020
Film
Modern Love
Julie · 1 episode
2019
TV
Forever
Kase · 5 episodes
2018
TV
Kidding
Deirdre Perera · 20 episodes
2018–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Catherine Keener and where are they from?
Catherine Keener is 67 years old, born on March 26, 1959 in Miami, Florida, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Catherine Keener?
Catherine Keener is best known for roles in Get Out, Incredibles 2, Into the Wild.
How many movies has Catherine Keener been in?
Over a 40-year career (since 1986), Catherine Keener has appeared in 67 movies and 6 TV shows.
What was Catherine Keener's first movie?
The career of Catherine Keener began with About Last Night... (1986).
What is Catherine Keener's most recent movie or series?
Catherine Keener's most recent release is Joker: Folie à Deux, which premiered on October 1, 2024.
What TV shows has Catherine Keener appeared in?
On television, Catherine Keener has appeared in Seinfeld, The Daily Show, Modern Love, Kidding.
Does Catherine Keener have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Catherine Keener's upcoming work includes: Love of Your Life (2026).
Catherine Keener
1959-03-26 · Miami, Florida, USA
Catherine Ann Keener (born March 26, 1959) is an American actress. Considered one of the independent film industry's most reliable performers, Keener is known for portraying disgruntled and melancholic yet sympathetic women in independent films, as well as supporting roles in studio films. She has been twice nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for Being John Malkovich (1999) and for her portrayal of author Harper Lee in Capote (2005).
Keener also appeared in the films The 40-Year-Old Virgin (2005), Into the Wild (2007), Synecdoche, New York (2008), and Get Out (2017), which were all well received by critics. Keener is the muse of director Nicole Holofcener, having appeared in each of Holofcener's first five films. She also appeared in each of director Tom DiCillo's first four films, and three films directed by Spike Jonze. From 2018 to 2020, she starred in the Showtime dramedy series Kidding.