Donna Murphy
Known for
An acclaimed American actress and Tony-winning musical-theatre star who has translated her stage command into memorable film and voice work. She played the villainous Dr. Octavius foil, the scientist's wife, in 'Spider-Man 2' (2004), voiced the wicked Mother Gothel in Disney's 'Tangled' (2010), and appeared in 'The Bourne Legacy' (2012). A two-time Tony winner celebrated on Broadway for 'Passion' and 'The King and I', she brings a rich, theatrical grandeur to screen roles. A formidable, elegant performer of stage and film alike.
Donna Murphy
18 Movies
25 Series
An acclaimed American actress and Tony-winning musical-theatre star who has translated her stage command into memorable film and voice work. She played the villainous Dr. Octavius foil, the scientist's wife, in 'Spider-Man 2' (2004), voiced the wicked Mother Gothel in Disney's 'Tangled' (2010), and appeared in 'The Bourne Legacy' (2012). A two-time Tony winner celebrated on Broadway for 'Passion' and 'The King and I', she brings a rich, theatrical grandeur to screen roles. A formidable, elegant performer of stage and film alike.
Movies
Plays Mother Gothel (voice)
Tangled
2010
Plays Dita Mandy
The Bourne Legacy
2012
Plays Rosalie Octavius
Spider-Man 2
2004
Plays Anij
Star Trek: Insurrection
1998
Plays Betty
The Fountain
2006
Plays Judy Braddock
The Nanny Diaries
2007
Plays Judy Jonas
World Trade Center
2006
Plays Natalie Streck
The Astronaut's Wife
1999
Plays Frame Shop Owner
The Door in the Floor
2004
Plays Karen Heller
Jade
1995
Plays Juliette
Center Stage
2000
Plays Yara the Enchantress
Anastasia: Once Upon a Time
2020
Plays Kathleen Walker
Higher Ground
2011
Plays Carole
October 22
1998
Plays Marie
Dark Horse
2012
Plays Dr. Betsy Goldman
Ira & Abby
2006
Plays Fosca
Passion
1996
Plays Pearl
No Pay, Nudity
2016
TV Shows
Plays Dr. Ruby Stern
What About Joan?
2001
Plays Lina Astor
The Gilded Age
2022
Plays Heather Olshansky
Hack
2002
Plays Muriel Landon
Brilliant Minds
2024
Plays Jane Green
Mercy Street
2016
Plays The Elegant Woman
Resurrection
2014
Plays Abigail Adams
Liberty!
1997
Plays Francesca Cross
Murder One
1995
Plays Vivian Burton
Gossip Girl
2021
Plays Karen Unger
Law & Order
1990
Plays Darlene Garretti
Made in Jersey
2012
Plays Mother Gothel (voice)
Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure
2017
Plays Camille
Nothing Sacred
1997
Plays Ruth Geddy
Remember WENN
1996
Plays Annie Kramer
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
Plays Eve
Ugly Betty
2006
Plays Blair
Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip
2006
Plays Rebecca Sherman
Quantico
2015
Plays Deandra Sunderland
The Mentalist
2008
Plays Sophia Quayle
The Blacklist
2013
Plays Maureen Pagolis
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
2001
Plays Marie Hanson
Ally McBeal
1997
Plays Marie Hanson
The Practice
1997
Plays Nancy
Damages
2007
Plays Fosca
American Playhouse
1982
Latest Trailers
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Anastasia: Once Upon a Time
Full Filmography
Brilliant Minds
Muriel Landon · 13 episodes
2024–
TV
The Gilded Age
Lina Astor · 19 episodes
2022–
TV
Gossip Girl
Vivian Burton · 4 episodes
2021–
TV
Anastasia: Once Upon a Time
Yara the Enchantress
2020
Film
Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure
Mother Gothel (voice) · 2 episodes
2017–
TV
No Pay, Nudity
Pearl
2016
Film
Mercy Street
Jane Green · 12 episodes
2016–
TV
Quantico
Rebecca Sherman · 1 episode
2015–
TV
Resurrection
The Elegant Woman · 8 episodes
2014–
TV
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Donna Murphy and where are they from?
Donna Murphy is 67 years old, born on March 7, 1959 in Corona, New York, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Donna Murphy?
Donna Murphy is best known for roles in Spider-Man 2, Tangled, The Bourne Legacy.
How many movies has Donna Murphy been in?
Over a 31-year career (since 1995), Donna Murphy has appeared in 18 movies and 24 TV shows.
What was Donna Murphy's first movie?
The career of Donna Murphy began with Jade (1995).
What is Donna Murphy's most recent movie or series?
Donna Murphy's most recent release is Brilliant Minds, which premiered on September 23, 2024.
What TV shows has Donna Murphy appeared in?
On television, Donna Murphy has appeared in The Mentalist, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, The Blacklist, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.
Donna Murphy
1959-03-07 · Corona, New York, USA
Donna Murphy (born March 7, 1959) is an American stage, film, television actress and singer. Murphy has won two Tony Awards for Best Actress in a Musical for her roles in Passion as Fosca and in The King and I as Anna Leonowens. She received three more Tony Award nominations for Best Actress in a Musical for her performances in Wonderful Town as Ruth Sherwood,Lovemusik as Lotte Lenya and The People in the Picture as Raisel/Bubbie. She is known, most recently, for her role as Mother Gothel in the animated Disney film Tangled (2010), Anij, Captain Jean-Luc Picard's love interest, in Star Trek: Insurrection (1998) and her numerous stage roles in musical theatre.Donna Murphy, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.