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Julia Duffy

Julia Duffy

Actor · Born June 27, 1951 (75) · Ramsey County, Minnesota, USA

Primetime Emmy nominee · Golden Globe nominee

Julia Margaret Duffy is an American actress. From 1983 to 1990, she played Stephanie Vanderkellen in the TV series Newhart.

Biography from TMDB.

Born
June 27, 1951 (75)
From
Ramsey County, Minnesota, USA
Works as
Actor
Titles
52 on MovieCove · 75 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 65 days to Oct 28Down 31% in 30 days

What are Julia Duffy's films like?

Across their 20 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Self.

Genres

Comedy12 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 27th percentile
: browse their Comedy movies
Drama2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 66th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
47%
Self
26%
Morality
9%
Society
7%
Survival
6%
Power
5%
Romantic love7 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds7 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship6 titles, browse their movies with this themeSelf-worth5 titles, browse their movies with this themeComing of age2 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity3 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity2 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 17 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Light: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their light movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 14 · Serious 1 · Dark 2

Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 14 · Stylized 3 · Heightened 0

Gentle: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their gentle movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 12 · Charged 4 · Intense 1

Steady: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their steady movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 12 · Shifting 4 · Whiplash 1

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 3 · Some laughs 8 · Funny 6

Slow burn: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their slow burn movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 12 · Even-paced 5 · Relentless 0

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 13 · Engaged 4 · Full focus 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 15 · Open-ended 2 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

6 analyzed roles

Usually the Ally: 2 of 6 analyzed roles.

Ally
2 of 6
Mentor
2 of 6
Herald
1 of 6
Threshold guardian
1 of 6

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Warm
11
Joyful
10
Tense
7
Romantic
5
Hopeful
5
Other
16

How their films linger

Feel-good13 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun8 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 2 with a twist

  • Happy13
  • Bittersweet5
  • Ambiguous2

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Julia Duffy's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 42 of their 52 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (15).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Julia Duffy's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

75 credits, 52 with a MovieCove page; 1 appearance as themselves is hidden until asked for.

  • The 'Burbs(2026)

    Show 8 episodes · as Lynn Gardner

    Midcredits score: 22nd percentile of all shows

  • Palm Royale(2024)

    Show 18 episodes · as Mary Jones Davidsoul

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all shows

  • Night Court(2023)

    Show 2 episodes · as Susan

    Midcredits score: 14th percentile of all shows

  • Christmas with the Campbells(2022)

    as Liz

    Midcredits score: 25th percentile of all films

  • Country Comfort(2021)

    Show 1 episode · as Abigail

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all shows

  • Christmas at the Plaza(2019)

    as Amanda Clark

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all films

  • Yinz(2018)

    as Mrs. Szyzmanski

    Midcredits score: 3rd percentile of all films

  • Fair Market Value(2019)

    as Isabel

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films

  • Black Monday(2019)

    Show 1 episode · as Maxine Blackmore

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all shows

  • Grand-Daddy Day Care(2019)

    as Bonnie

    Midcredits score: 16th percentile of all films

  • The Cool Kids(2018)

    Show 1 episode · as Francine

    Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all shows

  • American Housewife(2016)

    Show 1 episode · as Amanda

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all shows

  • Scream Queens(2015)

    Show 1 episode · as Bunny Radwell

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all shows

  • All She Wishes(2015)

    as Grace

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films

  • Camp X-Ray(2014)

    as Betty

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all films

  • Looking(2014)

    Show 2 episodes · as Dana Murray

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all shows

  • Anger Management(2012)

    Show 1 episode · as Phyllis

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all shows

  • Key and Peele(2012)

    Show 1 episode · as Mom

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all shows

  • Suburgatory(2011)

    Show 1 episode · as Emmaline

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all shows

  • Shameless(2011)

    Show 4 episodes · as Candace Lishman

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • Bed & Breakfast(2010)

    as Mrs. Harvey

    Midcredits score: 22nd percentile of all films

  • On Strike for Christmas(2010)

    as Erna

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • The League(2009)

    Show 1 episode · as Martha

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all shows

  • Merry Christmas, Drake & Josh(2008)

    as Mrs. Hayfer

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all films

  • True Jackson, VP(2008)

    Show 1 episode · as Ms. Watson

    Midcredits score: 24th percentile of all shows

  • Together Again for the First Time(2008)

    as Audrey Wolders Frobisher

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films

  • 7 Things to Do Before I'm 30(2008)

    as Vanessa Madison

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all films

  • Wizards of Waverly Place(2007)

    Show 1 episode · as Ms. Angela

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all shows

  • Be My Baby (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Doris

  • The Suite Life of Zack & Cody(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Martha Harrington

    Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all shows

  • CSI: NY(2004)

    Show 1 episode · as Millie Hanford

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all shows

  • Listen Up! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Show 2 episodes · as Jane McKillop

  • Joey (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Show 1 episode · as Kimberly

  • Drake & Josh(2004)

    Show 4 episodes · as Mrs. Hayfer

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all shows

  • Intolerable Cruelty(2003)

    as Sarah Sorkin

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films

  • Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd(2003)

    as Jessica's Mom

    Midcredits score: 2nd percentile of all films

  • Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventure(2002)

    as Charlotte (voice)

    Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all films

  • Men, Women & Dogs (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Show 1 episode · as Dr. Fletcher

  • Reba(2001)

    Show 4 episodes · as Mrs. Hodge

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all shows

  • Twice in a Lifetime (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 1 episode · as Sophie Price / Barbara Nash

  • Histeria! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Love Boat: The Next Wave (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Show 1 episode · as Fran Dettweiler

  • George & Leo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Pepper Ann(1997)

    Show 1 episode · as Aunt Fanny (voice)

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all shows

  • Social Studies (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Show 6 episodes · Actor

  • Sabrina the Teenage Witch(1996)

    Show 1 episode · as Lucy

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all shows

  • 7th Heaven(1996)

    Show 1 episode · as Mrs. Porter

    Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all shows

  • Kidz in the Wood(1995)

    as Ms. Felicia Duffy

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all films

  • The Drew Carey Show(1995)

    Show 1 episode · as Lindsay Mercer

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all shows

  • Diagnosis Murder(1993)

    Show 1 episode · as Lorraine Kay

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all shows

  • The Mommies (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Show 37 episodes · as Barb Ballantine

  • Basic Values: Sex, Shock & Censorship in the 90's(1993)

    as Politically-Correct Mom

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Baby Talk (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Show 12 episodes · as Maggie Campbell

  • Menu for Murder (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Susan Henshaw

  • The Love Boat: A Valentine Voyage (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Myrna Foley

  • The Cover Girl and the Cop(1989)

    as Jackie Flanders

    Midcredits score: 28th percentile of all films

  • Maybe Baby(1988)

    as Casey

    Midcredits score: 18th percentile of all films

  • Designing Women(1986)

    Show 23 episodes · as Allison Sugarbaker

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all shows

  • Children in the Crossfire (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Dee Malone

  • Imps* (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Majorie

  • Wizards and Warriors (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Show 8 episodes · as Princess Ariel

  • The Blue and the Gray (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Show 3 episodes · as Mary Hale

  • Wacko (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Mary Graves

  • Voyagers!(1982)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all shows

  • Newhart (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Show 163 episodes · as Stephanie Vanderkellen

  • Cheers(1982)

    Show 1 episode · as Rebecca Prout

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all shows

  • Hotel (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Show 1 episode · as Arlene Greenspan

  • Simon & Simon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker(1981)

    as Julie

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all films

  • Cutter's Way(1981)

    as Young Girl

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all films

  • Battle Beyond the Stars(1980)

    as Mol

    Midcredits score: 28th percentile of all films

  • Big Shamus, Little Shamus (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • The Love Boat(1977)

    Show 2 episodes · as Paula · as Sandy

    Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all shows

  • Lou Grant (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Show 1 episode · as Charlene

  • Eight Is Enough(1977)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all shows

Career shape

Star power in the 96th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 74 titles from 1977 to 2026; peak year 2002.

Biggest box office

Intolerable Cruelty (2003)

$121M worldwide

Highest rated

Camp X-Ray (2014)

Midcredits 73rd

Most popular right now

Palm Royale (2024)

Film career

MilestoneBreakout
19772026

Peak 2002 · back in prominent film roles after a quiet stretch. Top draw in 3 MovieCove titles. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting74 of 74: 74 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score47th

By decade

1970s4 · acting1980s16 · acting1990s16 · acting2000s17 · acting2010s16 · acting2020s5 · acting

Billing

usually 7th · top billed in 8% of 13 roles
8005

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

Awards

8 major nominations and no wins, 1984–1990.

  1. 1990
    • Primetime Emmy, nominated · Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
  2. 1989
    • Primetime Emmy, nominated · Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
  3. 1988
    • Primetime Emmy, nominated · Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
    • Golden Globe, nominated · Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television
  4. 1987
    • Primetime Emmy, nominated · Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
  5. 1986
    • Primetime Emmy, nominated · Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
  6. 1985
    • Primetime Emmy, nominated · Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
  7. 1984
    • Primetime Emmy, nominated · Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series

Major bodies only: the Oscars, Primetime Emmys, Golden Globes, BAFTAs and Screen Actors Guild Awards are named; Cannes, Venice, the Berlinale, Sundance, the directors', writers' and producers' guilds, the Grammys, Critics Choice and the Independent Spirit Awards count as other major bodies. Festival and regional prizes are not counted. Source: IMDb.

How do Julia Duffy's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 29th percentile, the median of all 22; across their 17 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 25th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

25thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 17

Approval · how many liked their films

32ndpercentile
Typical film, the median of 17

Reach · how many have seen their films

49thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 17

Midcredits score across 52 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up7
  • 50th to 74th14
  • 25th to 49th19
  • Below 25th12

Shape of the crowd

21 of their 52 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved5
  • Loved with Detractors1
  • Divisive1
  • Cult Classic3
  • Crowd Pleaser18
  • Broadly Agreed3
  • Mixed21

Most divisive · actor

Basic Values: Sex, Shock & Censorship in the 90's (1993)

96th percentile spread · 30% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Shameless (2011)

Midcredits 97th · 91% liked

Reviewers score the acting 57/100 in their films, across 15 reviewed titles; fans 76, detractors 30. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Julia Duffy's work okay for kids?

Across up to 5 MovieCove titles with content scores, profanity runs heavier than most films.

Their medianMedian of all filmsMiddle 80% of their titles
Violence & Gore4 titlesmedian 45 · moderateMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity5 titles23–51 · median 37 · moderatenear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 32
Profanity5 titles53–75 · median 68 · intenseheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs4 titlesmedian 35 · mildMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense3 titlesmedian 47 · moderateMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted. The band's colour is the severity of their median, named beside it.

Who does Julia Duffy work with?

People who share at least 2 of Julia Duffy's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Ron Oliver shares the most, 2.

Directors

Actors

Editors

Producers