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Kimberly Scott

Kimberly Scott

Actor · Born December 11, 1961 (64) · Kingsville, Texas, USA

Kimberly Aileen Scott (born 11 December 1961) is an American actress. She received a Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play nomination for her performance in the 1988 play Joe Turner's Come and Gone. Scott has appeared in films such as The Abyss, Gross Anatomy, The Waterdance, Drop Zone, The Velocity of Gary, K-PAX, I Am Sam, Impostor, The United States of Leland, Guess Who, World Trade Center, Love & Other Drugs, Respect (2020). She frequently appears in Joel Schumacher films such as Flatliners (1990), Falling Down and The Client. She is the only actress to appear in Batman films (Batman Forever and Batman & Robin) as different characters. Scott has also appeared in numerous television shows including MacGyver, Boy Meets World, The Commish, Family Dog, ER, Chicago Hope, Malibu Shores, 3rd Rock from the Sun, JAG, The Practice, NYPD Blue, Touched by an Angel, Once and Again, Soul Food, Family Law, Providence, Will & Grace, Wonderfalls, 7th Heaven, Medium, Law & Order, Law & Order: SVU, and Sister, Sister. She has a recurring role on the CBS sitcom Bob Hearts Abishola.

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Born
December 11, 1961 (64)
From
Kingsville, Texas, USA
Works as
Actor
Titles
42 on MovieCove · 60 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 33% in 30 days

What are Kimberly Scott's films like?

Across their 10 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.

Genres

Comedy4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 36th percentile
: browse their Comedy movies
Drama4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 65th 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
30%
Morality
27%
Self
18%
Survival
11%
Society
8%
Power
3%
Ideas
3%
Purpose3 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love2 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds2 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice2 titles, browse their movies with this themeMortality2 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 10 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 4 · Serious 1 · Dark 5

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

Grounded 7 · Stylized 3 · Heightened 0

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

Gentle 3 · Charged 4 · Intense 3

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

Steady 4 · Shifting 6 · Whiplash 0

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 5 · Some laughs 4 · Funny 1

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

Slow burn 3 · Even-paced 7 · 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 6 · Engaged 3 · Full focus 1

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 3 · Affecting 3 · Heavy 4

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

Resolved 8 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 1

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
5
Melancholic
4
Warm
4
Contemplative
3
Hopeful
4
Other
6

How their films linger

Hopeful5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteWistful2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 2 with a twist

  • Happy3
  • Bittersweet6
  • Ambiguous1

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 Kimberly Scott's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 25 of their 42 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (9).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Kimberly Scott'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

60 credits, 42 with a MovieCove page; 2 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Respect(2021)

    as Mama Franklin

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all films

  • Bob Hearts Abishola(2019)

    Show 11 episodes · as Ogechi

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all shows

  • Love & Other Drugs(2010)

    as Gail

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all films

  • World Trade Center(2006)

    as Sergeant King

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films

  • Touched (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Gladys

  • Guess Who(2005)

    as Kimbra

    Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all films

  • Medium(2005)

    Show 3 episodes · as Coroner

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all shows

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

    Show 1 episode · as Officer Hale

  • The United States of Leland(2003)

    as Myra

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all films

  • Santa, Jr.(2002)

    as Mrs. Taylor

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all films

  • I Am Sam(2001)

    as Gertie

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all films

  • Impostor(2001)

    as Comms Officer

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films

  • K-PAX(2001)

    as Joyce Trexler

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all films

  • The Brothers(2001)

    as Redena's Mom

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films

  • The Sleepy Time Gal(2001)

    as Emergency Room Nurse

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films

  • Strong Medicine (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 1 episode · as Mrs. Rose Jenkins

  • Soul Food (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 2 episodes · as Alderman Teresa Davis

  • Get Your Stuff (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Gloria

  • Once and Again (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Family Law (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 8 episodes · as Carla Turner

  • The Velocity of Gary(1998)

    as Nurse Adams

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films

  • Bellyfruit (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Carmen Duncan

  • The '60s (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Althea Taylor

  • The '60s (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 2 episodes · as Althea Taylor

  • Providence (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 1 episode · as Nina Barnett

  • Will & Grace(1998)

    Show 1 episode · as Author

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all shows

  • Sweet Jane(1998)

    as Dr. Gordon

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all films

  • In Quiet Night (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Vinette

  • Toothless(1997)

    as Gwen

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all films

  • The Wonderful World of Disney (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Show 1 episode · as Gwen

  • Batman & Robin(1997)

    as Observatory Associate

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films

  • The Practice(1997)

    Show 1 episode · as Principal Paula Richardson

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all shows

  • Everybody Loves Raymond(1996)

    Show 1 episode · as Miss Purcell

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all shows

  • 7th Heaven(1996)

    Show 4 episodes · as Greta

    Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all shows

  • 3rd Rock from the Sun(1996)

    Show 1 episode · as Emily

    Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all shows

  • JAG(1995)

    Show 1 episode · as Lisa Viola

    Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all shows

  • Batman Forever(1995)

    as Margaret

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films

  • The Parent 'Hood(1995)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 52nd percentile of all shows

  • Drop Zone(1994)

    as Joanne

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all films

  • Father and Scout(1994)

    as Francine

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films

  • Touched by an Angel(1994)

    Show 1 episode · as Enshake

    Midcredits score: 28th percentile of all shows

  • ER(1994)

    Show 2 episodes · as Sandy's Mother

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all shows

  • Chicago Hope (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Show 1 episode · as Kimberly Barnett

  • The Client(1994)

    as Doreen

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all films

  • Green Dolphin Beat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Carter

  • Sister, Sister(1994)

    Show 1 episode · as Prof. Weaver

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all shows

  • Boy Meets World(1993)

    Show 1 episode · as Sonja

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all shows

  • Caught in the Act(1993)

    as Wilson

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all films

  • Falling Down(1993)

    as Detective Jones

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all films

  • The Waterdance(1992)

    as Alice

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all films

  • All-American Murder(1991)

    as Cheerleader

    Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all films

  • Locked Up: A Mother's Rage(1991)

    as Sherisse

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all films

  • The Commish(1991)

    Show 8 episodes · as Lucille · as Lucille (uncredited) · as Lucille Carter

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all shows

  • Prison Stories: Women on the Inside(1991)

    as Stacey

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films

  • Stolen: One Husband (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • Flatliners(1990)

    as Winnie Hicks

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all films

  • Shannon's Deal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Show 1 episode · as Julia · as Julia Wells

  • Downtown(1990)

    as Christine Curren

    Midcredits score: 28th percentile of all films

  • The Abyss(1989)

    as Lisa 'One Night' Standing

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all films

  • MacGyver (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Show 3 episodes · as Mama Lorraine

Career shape

Star power in the 96th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 60 titles from 1985 to 2021; peak year 1989.

Biggest box office

The Abyss (1989)

$91M worldwide

Highest rated

The Abyss (1989)

Midcredits 92nd

Film career

19852021

Peak 1989 · 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
Acting60 of 60: 60 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score56th

By decade

1980s2 · acting1990s40 · acting2000s15 · acting2010s2 · acting2020s1 · acting

Billing

usually 14th · top billed in 0% of 18 roles
8994

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.

How do Kimberly Scott's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 47th percentile, the median of all 28; across their 10 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 50th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

50thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 10

Approval · how many liked their films

55thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 10

Reach · how many have seen their films

47thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 10

Midcredits score across 42 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up8
  • 50th to 74th15
  • 25th to 49th13
  • Below 25th6

Shape of the crowd

16 of their 42 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved4
  • Universally Panned1
  • Cult Classic2
  • Crowd Pleaser16
  • Broadly Agreed5
  • Mixed14

Most divisive · actor

7th Heaven (1996)

79th percentile spread · 31% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Falling Down (1993)

Midcredits 94th · 85% liked

Reviewers score the acting 67/100 in their films, across 8 reviewed titles; fans 77, detractors 41. 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 Kimberly Scott work with?

People who share at least 2 of Kimberly Scott's MovieCove titles; Grace Zabriskie shares the most, 2.