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Veronica Hamel

Veronica Hamel

Actor, also producer · Born November 20, 1943 (82) · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Veronica Hamel was born on November 20, 1943 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. She is an actress and producer, known for Hill Street Blues (1981), Cannonball! (1976) and Lost (2004). She was previously married to Michael Irving.

Biography from TMDB.

Born
November 20, 1943 (82)
From
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Works as
Actor, also producer
Titles
27 on MovieCove · 47 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 38 days to Oct 27Down 6% in 30 days

What are Veronica Hamel's films like?

Across their 17 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Bonds.

Genres

Comedy5 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 31st percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy movies
Drama4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 44th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies
Action3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 9th percentile
: browse their Action movies
Crime2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 35th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Crime 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
Morality
34%
Bonds
26%
Self
18%
Survival
10%
Power
7%
Society
3%
Ideas
1%
Family bonds5 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice6 titles, browse their movies with this themeAmbition2 titles, browse their movies with this themeSelf-worth3 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception3 titles, browse their movies with this themeRedemption2 titles, browse their movies with this themeGreed3 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 16 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 8 · Serious 4 · Dark 4

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

Grounded 12 · Stylized 2 · Heightened 2

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

A split, not a type: Gentle 6 · Charged 5 · Intense 5

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

Steady 11 · Shifting 4 · Whiplash 1

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

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 8 · Some laughs 6 · Funny 2

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 7 · Even-paced 8 · Relentless 1

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

Casual 9 · Engaged 5 · Full focus 2

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 8 · Affecting 5 · Heavy 3

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

Resolved 12 · Open-ended 3 · Ambiguous 1

Roles they play

7 analyzed roles

Usually the Hero: 4 of 7 analyzed roles.

Hero
4 of 7
Shadow
2 of 7
Ally
1 of 7
Show the 7 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
9
Warm
5
Dread
4
Absurd
5
Joyful
3
Other
18

How their films linger

Fun7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 2 with a twist

  • Happy7
  • Bittersweet8
  • 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 Veronica Hamel's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 17 of their 27 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Veronica Hamel'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

47 credits, 27 with a MovieCove page; 1 appearance as themselves is hidden until asked for.

  • Bone Eater(2007)

    as Commissioner Hayes

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films

  • Lost(2004)

    Show 3 episodes · as Margo Shephard

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all shows

  • Determination of Death(2001)

    as Virginia 'Ginny' Halloran

    Midcredits score: 18th percentile of all films

  • The Division (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Show 1 episode · as Commissioner Myrna Roberts

  • Third Watch(1999)

    Show 3 episodes · as Beth Taylor

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all shows

  • The Last Leprechaun(1998)

    as Laura Duvann

    Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all films

  • Stranger in My Home (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Jennifer

  • Home Invasion (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Georgia Patchett

  • Talk to Me (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Sadie

  • In the Blink of an Eye(1996)

    as Micki Dickoff

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all films

  • Secrets (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Etta Berter

  • Here Come the Munsters(1995)

    as Lily Munster

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all films

  • A Child's Cry for Help(1994)

    as Dr. Paula Spencer

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films

  • Touched by an Angel(1994)

    Show 1 episode · as Judge Dory Chaphin

    Midcredits score: 28th percentile of all shows

  • Shadow of Obsession (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Rebecca Kendall

  • The Conviction of Kitty Dodds (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Kitty Dodds

  • The Disappearance of Nora (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Nora Freemont

  • Baby Snatcher(1992)

    Producer · as Bianca Hudson

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all films

  • Stop at Nothing (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Nettie Forbes

  • Deadly Medicine (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Co-Executive Producer · as Kathleen Holland

  • She Said No(1990)

    as Elizabeth 'Beth' Early

    Midcredits score: 52nd percentile of all films

  • Taking Care of Business(1990)

    as Elizabeth Barnes

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all films

  • Twist of Fate (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Show 2 episodes · as Deborah

  • A New Life(1988)

    as Kay Hutton

    Midcredits score: 25th percentile of all films

  • Kane & Abel (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Show 3 episodes · as Kate Kane

  • Sessions (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Lee / Randy Churchill

  • Jacqueline Susann's Valley of the Dolls "1981" (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Jennifer North

  • Hill Street Blues(1981)

    Show 146 episodes · as Joyce Davenport

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all shows

  • The Hustler of Muscle Beach(1980)

    as Sheila Dodge

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • When Time Ran Out...(1980)

    as Nikki

    Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all films

  • The Gathering, Part II(1979)

    as Helen

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all films

  • Beyond the Poseidon Adventure(1979)

    as Suzanne Constantine

    Midcredits score: 8th percentile of all films

  • The Eddie Capra Mysteries (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Dallas(1978)

    Show 1 episode · as Leanne Rees

    Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all shows

  • Ski Lift to Death (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Andrea Mason

  • The Gathering(1977)

    as Helen

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all films

  • 79 Park Avenue (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Show 2 episodes · as Laura Koshko

  • Apple Pie(1975)

    as Artist

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films

  • Cannonball!(1976)

    as Linda Maxwell

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films

  • City of Angels (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Starsky and Hutch(1975)

    Show 2 episodes · as Vanessa

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all shows

  • Joe Forrester (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Switch (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Show 1 episode · as Nabilla

  • The Rockford Files(1974)

    Show 1 episode · as Marcy Brownell · as Sandy Lederer

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows

  • Kojak(1973)

    Show 1 episode · as Elenora

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all shows

  • The Bob Newhart Show(1972)

    Show 1 episode · as Rosemary

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all shows

  • Klute(1971)

    as Model (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all films

Career shape

Star power in the 84th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 47 titles from 1971 to 2008; peak year 1976.

Biggest box office

Taking Care of Business (1990)

$20M worldwide

Highest rated

Hill Street Blues (1981)

Midcredits 92nd

Film career

19712008

Peak 1976 · fewer prominent film roles lately. 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
Acting47 of 47: 46 only acting, 1 with another role · typical Midcredits score37thProducing1 of 47: 0 only producing, 1 with another role

By decade

1970s17 · acting1980s8 · acting1990s18 · 18 acting · 1 crew2000s4 · acting

Billing

usually 7th · top billed in 0% of 6 roles

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.

How do Veronica Hamel's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 31st percentile, the median of all 18; across their 16 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 32nd percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

32ndpercentile
Typical film, the median of 16

Approval · how many liked their films

31stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 16

Reach · how many have seen their films

37thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 16

Midcredits score across 27 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up7
  • 50th to 74th6
  • 25th to 49th7
  • Below 25th7

Shape of the crowd

12 of their 27 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved6
  • Cult Classic3
  • Crowd Pleaser5
  • Broadly Agreed1
  • Mixed12

Most divisive · actor

The Hustler of Muscle Beach (1980)

87th percentile spread · 34% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Lost (2004)

Midcredits 92nd · 87% liked

Reviewers score the acting 59/100 in their films, across 16 reviewed titles; fans 74, detractors 33. 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.

Who does Veronica Hamel work with?

People who share at least 2 of Veronica Hamel's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; James Poe shares the most, 2.

Writers

Actors

Producers