TV Shows - Colleen Dewhurst
Sorted by online popularity, based on the Engagement Score on October 08, 2025. Colleen Dewhurst has appeared in 1 television series with data.
#1,224Murphy Brownas Avery Brown Sr. • 3 episodes • #1,224 most popular showMurphy Brown is an American television sitcom that aired from 1988 to 1998. The show revolves around the life of Murphy Brown, a tough and tenacious investigative journalist and news anchor. Known for its sharp wit and satirical take on current events, Murphy Brown tackles various social and political issues in each episode. The series gained popularity for its intelligent writing and talented ensemble cast, featuring Candice Bergen in the titular role. With its blend of humor and social commentary, Murphy Brown remains a beloved and influential sitcom in television history.
Movies - Colleen Dewhurst
Sorted by online popularity. Colleen Dewhurst has appeared in 7 movies with data.
#178The Exorcist IIIas Satan (voice) (uncredited) • #178 most popular movieThe Exorcist III is a 1990 American supernatural horror film directed and written by William Peter Blatty, based on his novel Legion. The film stars George C. Scott, Ed Flanders, and Brad Dourif. It follows Police Lieutenant Kinderman as he investigates a series of gruesome murders with eerie similarities to a past exorcism case.
#1,806The Dead Zoneas Henrietta Dodd • #1,806 most popular movieThe Dead Zone is a 1983 American science-fiction thriller film directed by David Cronenberg, based on a novel by Stephen King. It stars Christopher Walken as Johnny Smith, a man who gains psychic powers after awakening from a coma.
#1,904Annie Hallas Mrs. Hall • #1,904 most popular movieAnnie Hall is a 1977 American satirical romantic comedy-drama film directed by Woody Allen, starring Allen as Alvy Singer, who navigates the complexities of his relationship with Annie Hall, portrayed by Diane Keaton.
#2,365Dying Youngas Estelle Whittier • #2,365 most popular movieDying Young is a 1991 American romance film featuring Julia Roberts and Campbell Scott. The story revolves around a young woman who becomes a private nurse for a man battling leukemia, leading to a bittersweet romance.
#4,379The Cowboysas Kate • #4,379 most popular movieThe Cowboys is a 1972 American Western film featuring John Wayne and young actors taking on the role of cowboys on a cattle drive.
#5,379The Boy Who Could Flyas Mrs. Sherman • #5,379 most popular movieThe Boy Who Could Fly is a 1986 American fantasy drama film about a girl who befriends her autistic neighbor with a passion for flight.
#6,448McQas Myra • #6,448 most popular movieMcQ is a 1974 American neo-noir crime action film starring John Wayne as Detective Lieutenant Lon McQ, who delves into the murder of his close friend and exposes corrupt police activities involving confiscated drugs.
Colleen Dewhurst Biography
Colleen Rose Dewhurst (June 3, 1924 – August 22, 1991) was a Canadian-American actress known for her renowned interpretations of Eugene O'Neill's works on stage. She had a successful career in theatre, film, and early dramas on live television. Dewhurst also appeared in Joseph Papp's New York Shakespeare Festival. In her later years, she portrayed Marilla Cuthbert in the Kevin Sullivan television adaptations of the Anne of Green Gables series and reprised the role in the subsequent TV series Road to Avonlea. Dewhurst won two Tony Awards and four Emmy Awards for her stage and television work in the United States. She also received two Gemini Awards for her portrayal of Marilla Cuthbert in the Canadian TV series.
