Pam Grier
Pam Grier is known as a pioneering actress in the blaxploitation genre. She gained fame for her roles in films like 'Foxy Brown' and 'Coffy.' Renowned for her strong, assertive characters, Grier has left a lasting impact on cinema and is celebrated for her work... Read More
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
The Way Things Seem to BeAn in-depth look at documentarian Rob Nilsson. |
Self | |
| 2024 |
Mystery CuddlersWhen the world's cutest retired couple turns detective, they put the aww in hawwmicide. (A pilot created by Pendleton Ward... |
Juniper | |
| 2023 |
As We Know ItIn the late '90s, James Bishop is dealing with a complicated breakup with the help of his best friend, while... |
Beverly Jones | |
| 2023 |
Pet Sematary: BloodlinesIn 1969, young Jud Crandall has dreams of leaving his hometown behind, but soon discovers sinister secrets buried within and... |
Majorie Washburn | |
| 2023 |
CinnamonFollows a struggling small-town gas station attendant and aspiring singer, Jodi Jackson, whose life is sent into a tailspin when... |
Mama | |
| 2022 |
The Jennifer Hudson ShowTalented entertainer and newly-minted EGOT Jennifer Hudson takes on the daytime talk show landscape. |
Self | |
| 2022 |
SherriSherri Shepherd, actress, comic, and Emmy Award-winning longtime co-host of "The View", appears before a live audience with a daily... |
Self - Guest | |
| 2021 |
ThemA limited anthology series that explores terror in America. |
Athena | |
| 2021 |
How It Feels to Be FreeTells the inspiring story of how six iconic African American female entertainers – Lena Horne, Abbey Lincoln, Nina Simone, Diahann... |
Self (archival footage) | |
| 2021 |
The Great NorthFollow the Alaskan adventures of the Tobin family as a single dad does his best to keep his weird bunch... |
Neckbone (voice) | |
| 2021 |
Quentin Tarantino: From a Movie Buff to a Hollywood LegendWho has ever compared Reservoir Dogs? What are “Open Road” and “New World Disorder”? Why is Harvey Keitel a fairy... |
Self (archive footage) | |
| 2020 |
Skin: A History of Nudity in the MoviesThe definitive documentary on the history of nudity in feature films from the early silent days to the present, studying... |
Self | |
| 2020 |
Beautiful Like a PoemI have a lot of interest and respect for classic cinema. I tried to make a film with at least... |
Self (archive footage) | |
| 2020 |
Time Warp: The Greatest Cult Films of All TimeA celebration of the greatest cult movies of all time, from The Rocky Horror Picture Show to The Big Lebowski. |
Self | |
| 2020 |
Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight MadnessFrom "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" to "The Big Lebowski" and everything in between, this fascinating deep-dive documentary begins its... |
Self | |
| 2019 |
A Christmas WishEvery December in the small town of Ponchatoula, Louisiana a wooden wishing box is placed in the park as a... |
Mary | |
| 2019 |
The Kelly Clarkson ShowKelly Clarkson presents the biggest newsmakers and names in film, television and music; as well as emerging new talent and... |
Self | |
| 2019 |
PomsAfter moving to a retirement community, loner Martha eventually befriends her fun-loving neighbor, Sheryl, and forms a cheerleading club for... |
Olive | |
| 2019 |
Bless This MessAfter dropping everything to make the move from skyscrapers to farmhouses, Rio and Mike soon realize that the simpler life... |
Constance | |
| 2017 |
Being RoseA widowed ex-cop discovers that she may have a life threatening illness, and decides to go on a solo road... |
Lily | |
| 2017 |
Bad GrandmasFour grandmothers accidentally kill a conman and, to cover it up, they get rid of the body. When the conman's... |
Coralee | |
| 2016 |
Do I Look Like a Lady? (Comedians and Singers)Do I Look Like a Lady? (Comedians and Singers) presents a dynamic checkerboard of moving image footage featuring African-American actors... |
Self (archive footage) | |
| 2016 |
This Is UsFollows the lives and families of three adults living and growing up in the United States of America in present... |
Grandma | |
| 2015 |
Kings of CultFeature Length sit down with Charles Band and Roger Corman. |
(archive footage) | |
| 2015 |
Cleveland AbductionA single mother becomes Ariel Castro's first kidnapping victim, and finds herself trapped in his home with two other women... |
Carla | |
| 2013 |
Richard Pryor: Omit the LogicMike Epps, Richard Pryor Jr. and others recount the culture-defining influence of Richard Pryor - one of America's most brilliant,... |
Self (archive footage) | |
| 2013 |
Quentin Tarantino: 20 Years of FilmmakingTake a look at Tarantino's career from the beginning, with interviews from co-workers, critics, stars and master filmmakers alike as... |
Self | |
| 2012 |
The Man with the Iron FistsIn feudal China, a blacksmith who makes weapons for a small village is put in the position where he must... |
Jane | |
| 2012 |
Woman Thou Art Loosed: On the 7th DayThe Ames' seem to have built the perfect life until their six year old daughter is kidnapped; over the course... |
Detective Barrick | |
| 2011 |
Corman's WorldA chronicle of the long career of American filmmaker Roger Corman, the most tenacious and ingenious low-budget producer and director... |
Self - Actress | |
| 2011 |
Larry CrowneWhen he suddenly finds himself without his long-standing blue-collar job, Larry Crowne enrolls at his local college to start over.... |
Frances | |
| 2011 |
Bob's BurgersBob's Burgers follows a third-generation restaurateur, Bob, as he runs Bob's Burgers with the help of his wife and their... |
Evelyn (voice) | |
| 2011 |
MafiaA renegade cop skirts the law in order to capture a ruthless crime boss. |
James Womack | |
| 2010 |
Celebrity Nude Revue: The Saucy 70's Volume 1A sex in cinema retrospective that uncovers long-forgotten gems buried for years as well as some of the most significant... |
Self | |
| 2010 |
Machete Maidens Unleashed!In the final decades of the 20th century, the Philippines was a country where low-budget exploitation-film producers were free to... |
Self | |
| 2010 |
Just WrightPhysical therapist Leslie Wright lands the dream job of working with basketball superstar Scott McKnight, helping him recover from a... |
Janice Wright | |
| 2010 |
The InvitedA young married couple who are pregnant with their first child moves into their turn-of-the-century home where they discover that... |
Zelda | |
| 2009 |
Celebrity Ghost StoriesCompelling, surprising and downright spooky — celebrities share their real-life personal encounters with the paranormal in each one-hour special. From... |
Self | |
| 2009 |
Watch What Happens Live with Andy CohenBravo network executive Andy Cohen discusses pop culture topics with celebrities and reality show personalities. |
Self - Guest | |
| 2008 |
Ladies of the HouseWhen three women are asked to refurbish a house for their church, they find that they must break down their... |
Birdie | |
| 2005 |
Bad Girls Behind BarsA camp, affectionate look at women in prison films - the girls you love to hate and hate to love. |
Alabama (archive footage) | |
| 2005 |
Back in the DayA young man slides back into a life of crime after reuniting with a shady acquaintance from his past. |
Mrs. Cooper | |
| 2004 |
The L WordA group of lesbian friends struggle with romance and careers in Los Angeles. |
Kit Porter | |
| 2003 |
A Decade Under the InfluenceA documentary examining the decade of the 1970s as a turning point in American cinema. Some of today's best filmmakers... |
Self | |
| 2003 |
Love the Hard WayClaire, a brilliant student, seeks answers to the meaning of life in the calm of her biology laboratory. One day,... |
Linda Fox | |
| 2003 |
First to DieA homicide inspector -- Lindsay Boxer -- who teams with three other professional women to catch an ingenious serial killer... |
Claire Washburn | |
| 2002 |
Jackie Brown: How It Went DownA making-of documentary for the 1997 film "Jackie Brown." |
Self | |
| 2002 |
The Adventures of Pluto NashThe year is 2087, the setting is the moon. Pluto Nash, the high-flying successful owner of the hottest nightclub in... |
Flura Nash | |
| 2002 |
BaadAsssss CinemaWith archive film clips and interviews, this brief look at a frequently overlooked historical period of filmmaking acts as an... |
Self | |
| 2001 |
Justice LeagueThe long-awaited rebirth of the greatest superhero team of all time: Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Hawkgirl, Green Lantern,... |
My'ria'h (voice) | |
| 2001 |
Feast of All SaintsSet in nineteenth-century New Orleans, the story depicts the gens de couleur libre, or the Free People of Colour, a... |
Suzette Lermontant | |
| 2001 |
BonesOver 20 years after his death, local legend and benefactor Jimmy Bones returns as a ghost to get revenge on... |
Pearl | |
| 2001 |
SmallvilleThe origins of the world’s greatest hero–from Krypton refugee Kal-el’s arrival on Earth through his tumultuous teen years to Clark... |
Amanda Waller | |
| 2001 |
Strange FrequencyStrange Frequency is an American television horror anthology series broadcast on VH1 for one season in 2001. The series was... |
Unknown character | |
| 2001 |
Ghosts of MarsIn 2176, a Martian police unit is sent to pick up a highly dangerous criminal at a remote mining post.... |
Commander Helena Braddock | |
| 2001 |
3 A.M.The feature film directing debut of Spike Lee protege Lee Davis takes the viewer into the world of taxi drivers.... |
George | |
| 2001 |
It Conquered Hollywood! The Story of American International PicturesA 60-minute salute to American International Pictures. Entertainment lawyer Samuel Z. Arkoff founded AIP (then called American Releasing Corporation) on... |
Self | |
| 2000 |
WilderThe murder of the ex-wife of Doctor Sam Charney (Rutger Hauer) leads Detective Della Wilder (Pam Grier) to uncover a... |
Detective Della Wilder | |
| 2000 |
Fortress 2John Brennick once again finds himself imprisoned, but this time in a new, more sophisticated fortress prison in outer space.... |
Susan Mendenhall | |
| 2000 |
Snow DayWhen an entire town in upstate New York is closed down by an unexpected snowfall, a "snow day" begins when... |
Tina | |
| 1999 |
No TomorrowWhen the world's most notorious criminal allies himself with a senior employee of a major shipping corporation, a lethal deal... |
Diane | |
| 1999 |
Law & Order: Special Victims UnitIn the criminal justice system, sexually-based offenses are considered especially heinous. In New York City, the dedicated detectives who investigate... |
Assistant US Attorney Claudia Williams | |
| 1999 |
Hayley Wagner, StarHaving outgrown her role, a pampered child actor returns to her family and tries to be an ordinary youngster. |
Sam | |
| 1999 |
Holy SmokeWhile on a journey of discovery in exotic India, beautiful young Ruth Barron falls under the influence of a charismatic... |
Carol | |
| 1999 |
In Too DeepDrug lord Dwayne Gittens rules Cincinnati with an iron fist. No wonder he's known as "God" on the streets. Determined... |
Det. Angela Wilson | |
| 1999 |
The Late Late Show with Craig KilbornCraig Kilborn hosted this zany talk show, which followed David Letterman's show, from 1999 until 2004. Kilborn left The Daily... |
Self - Guest | |
| 1999 |
JawbreakerWhen an exclusive clique of teenage socialites accidentally murder their best friend on the morning of her birthday, the three... |
Detective Vera Cruz | |
| 1998 |
Family BlessingsLee Reston is a widow whose police officer son Greg dies in a car accident. Greg's friend and fellow officer... |
Mrs. Quincy | |
| 1998 | Pam Grier | ||
| 1998 |
All Saints: The VideoAll Saints tread the path of jazzy, funky videos, spliced with interviews with the girls themselves and live footage of... |
Herself (archive footage) (uncredited) | |
| 1998 |
Hollywood SquaresOn September 14, 1998, a Hollywood Squares revival debuted with Tom Bergeron as its host. In addition to her production... |
Self - Panelist | |
| 1998 |
The Wild ThornberrysTravel the world with the Thornberrys and come face-to-face with blue sheep in Nepal, emus in Australia, marmots in Pakistan,... |
Mother Springbok (voice) | |
| 1998 |
Linc'sLinc's is an American comedy-drama based in a bar in Washington D.C.. The series starred Steven Williams, Pam Grier and... |
Eleanor Braithwaite Winthrop | |
| 1998 |
Paul Robeson: Speak of Me as I AmA famed athlete, linguist, scholar, lawyer, actor, singer and activist, Paul Robeson left behind an irreplaceable legacy in American life.... |
Narrator (voice) | |
| 1997 |
Jackie BrownJackie Brown is a flight attendant who gets caught in the middle of smuggling cash into the country for her... |
Jackie Brown | |
| 1997 |
The ViewABC Daytime's morning chatfest, currently featuring Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, Alyssa Farah Griffin, and Ana Navarro... |
Self | |
| 1997 |
Fakin' Da FunkChinese kid Julian, who was adopted by the black family of Joe and Annabelle Lee -- and Asian exchange student... |
Annabelle Lee | |
| 1997 |
Strip SearchRobby Durrell is the prince of the vice squad. A man who's seen it all and done a little of... |
Janette | |
| 1997 |
Afro PromoCo-curated by Jenni Olson and the late Black gay activist Karl Knapper, this entertaining showcase of vintage movie trailers traces... |
Self (archive footage) | |
| 1996 |
Mars Attacks!A fleet of Martian spacecraft surrounds the world's major cities and all of humanity waits to see if the extraterrestrial... |
Louise Williams | |
| 1996 |
E! True Hollywood StoryE! True Hollywood Story is an American documentary series on E! that deals with famous Hollywood celebrities, movies, TV shows... |
Unknown character | |
| 1996 |
Escape from L.A.Into the 9.6-quaked Los Angeles of 2013 comes Snake Plissken. His job: wade through L.A.'s ruined landmarks to retrieve a... |
Hershe Las Palamas | |
| 1996 |
The Daily ShowThe World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture. |
Self - Guest | |
| 1996 |
Original GangstasThe Rebels rule the streets of Gary, Indiana. They shoot storekeeper Marvin Bookman for giving the police information about a... |
Laurie Thompson | |
| 1996 |
Sinbad: Son of a Preacher ManExperience veteran comedian Sinbad as he returns to his college town of Denver and performs at the Paramount Theatre for... |
Self | |
| 1996 |
Badass SupermamaAn homage to and investigation of the blaxploitation cinema of Pam Grier. |
(archive footage) | |
| 1995 |
MADtvMADtv is an American sketch comedy television series originally inspired by Mad magazine. The one-hour show aired Saturday nights on... |
Self - Guest Host | |
| 1995 |
Serial KillerAs a member of FBI Psychological Profile Unit, Selby Younger tracks Morrano, vicious and intelligent serial killer. Before getting caught,... |
Capt. Maggie Davis | |
| 1995 |
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every ChildHappily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child is an American anthology animated television series. |
Nightingale (voice) | |
| 1995 |
The Wayans Bros.Brothers Shawn and Marlon are on the lookout for money and success, though the two are complete opposites. Shawn is... |
Erica | |
| 1993 |
Intimate PortraitIntimate Portrait is a biographical television series on the Lifetime Television cable network focusing on different celebrities, which includes interviews... |
Self | |
| 1993 |
The Sinbad ShowThe Sinbad Show is an American sitcom starring comedian Sinbad that premiered on September 16, 1993 on Fox. The show's... |
Unknown character | |
| 1993 |
Late Night with Conan O'BrienStepping into the late-late slot vacated by David Letterman, Conan O'Brien stars in a show that far outdoes its competition... |
Self - Guest | |
| 1993 |
PosseA group of mostly black infantrymen return from the Spanish-American War with a cache of gold. They travel to the... |
Phoebe | |
| 1992 |
A Mother's Right: The Elizabeth Morgan StoryBased on the custody case involving Elizabeth Morgan and the subsequent Elizabeth Morgan Act. |
Linda Holman | |
| 1992 |
MartinSassy sitcom centering on radio and television personality Martin Payne. Series focuses on his romantic relationship with girlfriend Gina, her... |
Pam Grier | |
| 1991 |
Pacific StationA police comedy show about eccentric police officers. Veteran police detective Bob Ballard is reassigned to Pacific Station in Venice,... |
Grace Ballard | |
| 1991 |
Bill & Ted's Bogus JourneyAmiable slackers Bill and Ted are once again roped into a fantastical adventure when De Nomolos, a villain from the... |
Ms. Wardroe | |
| 1990 |
The Fresh Prince of Bel-AirWill, a street-smart teenager, moves from the tough streets of West Philly to posh Bel-Air to live with his Uncle... |
Janice | |
| 1990 |
Class of 1999The time is in the future and the youth gang violence is so high that the areas around some schools... |
Ms. Connors | |
| 1989 |
The PackageExperienced Green Beret sergeant Johnny Gallagher is escorting a prisoner, Airborne Ranger Thomas Boyette, back to the US, but Boyette... |
Ruth Butler | |
| 1988 |
MonstersMonsters is a syndicated horror anthology series which originally ran from 1988 to 1991 and reran on the Sci-Fi Channel... |
Matilde | |
| 1988 |
Above the LawNico Toscani is an Italian immigrant, American patriot, ex-CIA agent, aikido specialist and unorthodox Chicago policeman. He is as committed... |
Delores 'Jacks' Jackson | |
| 1987 |
Frank's PlaceFrank's Place is an American comedy-drama series which aired on CBS for 22 episodes during the 1987-1988 television season. The... |
Neema Sharone | |
| 1987 |
The AllnighterMolly, Val and Gina are graduating college, but on their final night, frustrations are aired. Molly is still looking for... |
Sargeant McLeish | |
| 1986 |
Crime StoryThe hard-boiled saga of hair-trigger cop Lieutenant Mike Torello and his obsessive pursuit of ruthless gangster Ray Luca. |
Suzanne Terry | |
| 1986 |
On the EdgeIn one final attempt to achieve victory, an aging professional runner is training vigorously for a very tough marathon race. |
Cara | |
| 1986 |
The VindicatorAn employee of a secret company operation becomes the victim of the company's special weapons project. He is transformed into... |
Hunter | |
| 1985 |
Stand AloneA World War II vet is pushed to the limit when gang members and drug dealers take over his neighborhood. |
Cathryn Bolan | |
| 1985 |
Badge of the AssassinThree black revolutionaries gun down two New York City police officers. The subsequent investigation puts a white assistant DA and... |
Alexandra 'Alie' Horn | |
| 1984 |
The Cosby ShowThe Cosby Show is an American television situation comedy starring Bill Cosby, which aired for eight seasons on NBC from... |
Samantha | |
| 1984 |
Miami ViceThe story of the Miami Police Department's vice squad and its efforts to end drug trafficking and prostitution, centered on... |
Unknown character | |
| 1984 |
Miami ViceThe story of the Miami Police Department's vice squad and its efforts to end drug trafficking and prostitution, centered on... |
Valerie Gordon | |
| 1984 |
Night CourtAn eccentric fun-loving judge presides over an urban night court and all the silliness going on there. |
Benet Collins | |
| 1983 |
Something Wicked This Way ComesIn a small American town, a diabolical circus arrives, granting wishes for the townsfolk, but twisted as only the esteemed... |
Dust Witch | |
| 1983 |
Tough EnoughAn aspiring country singer, whose money is disappearing faster than his career opportunities, enters a "Tough Man" amateur boxing contest... |
Myra | |
| 1981 |
Fort Apache, the BronxFrom the sight of a police officer this movie depicts the life in New York's infamous South Bronx. In the... |
Charlotte | |
| 1979 |
Knots LandingThe domestic adventures, misdeeds and everyday interactions of five families living on a cul-de-sac in a small California community. |
Lieutenant Guthrie | |
| 1979 |
Roots: The Next GenerationsRoots: The Next Generations is a television miniseries, introduced in 1979, continuing, from 1882 to the 1960s, the fictionalized story... |
Francey | |
| 1977 |
The Love BoatPassengers who search for romantic nights aboard a beautiful ship travelling to tropical or mysterious countries, decide to pass their... |
Cynthia Wilbur | |
| 1977 |
Greased LightningThe true life story of Wendell Scott, the first black stock car racing driver to win an upper-tier NASCAR race. |
Mary Jones | |
| 1977 |
Twilight of LoveRichard Butler is the director of a Montreal advertising agency. When he meets Dyanne, a young beautiful model, he falls... |
Sandra | |
| 1976 |
DrumA mid-19th century mulatto slave is torn between his success as a pit-fighter and the injustices of white society. |
Regine | |
| 1975 |
Friday FosterFriday Foster, a magazine photographer, goes to Los Angeles International airport to photograph the arrival of Blake Tarr, the richest... |
Friday Foster | |
| 1975 |
BucktownDuke Johnson visits a small Southern town, intent on burying his brother. After the funeral, he learns that he must... |
Aretha | |
| 1975 |
Sheba, BabySheba, a Chicago private detective returns back home to Louisville, Kentucky, to help her father fight mobsters. |
Sheba Shayne | |
| 1975 |
People's Choice AwardsAn American awards show recognizing people in entertainment, voted online by the general public and fans. |
Self | |
| 1974 |
Foxy BrownA voluptuous black woman takes a job as a high-class prostitute in order to get revenge on the mobsters who... |
Foxy Brown | |
| 1974 |
The ArenaFemale gladiators fight to the death. Inspired by the story of Spartacus, follow the adventures of a bevy of slave... |
Mamawi | |
| 1973 |
Scream Blacula ScreamAfter an aging voodoo priestess dies, her arrogant son Willis Daniel's believes he is next in line to lead. He... |
Lisa Fortier | |
| 1973 |
CoffyAfter her younger sister gets involved in drugs and is severely injured by contaminated heroin, a nurse sets out on... |
Coffy | |
| 1973 |
Black Mama, White MamaWhen two troublemaking female prisoners (one a revolutionary, the other a former harem-girl) can't seem to get along, they are... |
Lee Daniels | |
| 1972 |
Hit ManBernie Casey portrays Tyrone and Pamela Grier plays a sultry skin-flick star in this first Americanized remake of the iconic... |
Gozelda | |
| 1972 |
The Big Bird CageWomen rebel against slave labor in a filthy jungle prison where they feed sugar cane to a mechanical maw. |
Blossom | |
| 1972 |
The Twilight PeopleA kidnapped diver is taken to an island inhabited by a mad scientist and his half-animal, half-human creations. |
Ayesa, the Panther Woman | |
| 1972 |
Cool BreezeA paroled crook masterminds a $3 million jewelry theft to fund a bank for businessmen. |
Mona | |
| 1971 |
Women in CagesCarol Jeffries is a naive American woman staying in the Philippines. She is given ten years in prison after being... |
Alabama | |
| 1971 |
The Big Doll HouseFemale prisoners in a Philippine jail are being subjected to sadistic torture. Five of the women, along with the help... |
Grear | |
| 1970 |
Beyond the Valley of the DollsAn all-girl rock band moves to Hollywood in the hope of achieving success, only to fall into a whirlpool of... |
Fourth Woman | |
| 1962 |
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson is a talk show hosted by Johnny Carson under The Tonight Show franchise from... |
Self | |
| TBA |
Diggin’ Up "Bones"Produced for the "Bones" Special Edition DVD. |
Self |
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Got a question about Pam Grier?
Pam Grier's first film was 'Beyond the Valley of the Dolls' in 1970, where she had a supporting role that introduced her to the film industry.
Some of Pam Grier's most successful films include 'Foxy Brown,' 'Coffy,' and 'Jackie Brown,' which are considered classics in the action and drama genres.
Pam Grier has received multiple nominations throughout her career, including a Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actress for 'Jackie Brown' in 1997.
Pam Grier is credited with breaking barriers for African American actresses in Hollywood, particularly through her roles in the blaxploitation genre, which showcased strong female leads.
Yes, Pam Grier is known for her advocacy in health awareness, particularly regarding women's health issues and the importance of early detection of cancer.
Pam Grier's estimated net worth is around $10 million, accumulated from her successful acting career and various projects in film and television.
Pam Grier's acting style is often characterized by her strong presence and ability to portray complex, powerful female characters, particularly in action films.
Pam Grier's legacy includes being a trailblazer for African American women in film, influencing generations of actresses and contributing to the representation of women in action roles.