filmography

noun

film·​og·​ra·​phy fil-ˈmä-grə-fē How to pronounce filmography (audio)
plural filmographies
: a list of motion pictures featuring the work of a prominent film figure or relating to a particular topic

Examples of filmography in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web What a shame that a writer-director of Schrader’s stature returns to the Cannes competition for the first time since 1988 with such a minor entry in his estimable filmography. David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 May 2024 Richie’s recent filmography features appearances in Good Burger 2 and Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead, as well as a forthcoming appearance in Castille Landon’s comedy film Summer Camp. Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 13 May 2024 Kiss of the Spider Woman marks the rare prestige project in Lopez's filmography, as the actress is commonly associated with more crowd-pleasing commercial fare, such as her impending Netflix sci-fi action flick Atlas. EW.com, 10 May 2024 Other De Niro blockbusters that will be showcased from his filmography include Analyze This, Meet the Parents, The Godfather Part II, Silver Linings Playbook, A Bronx Tale, Taxi Driver, Raging Bull and more. Michael Saponara, Billboard, 8 May 2024 While the veteran actor has numerous memorable parts in his filmography, he is sometimes recognized by parents introducing their children to him as Farquaad. Andrew Walsh, EW.com, 21 Apr. 2024 Usually the worst films in their filmography are those last four at the end. Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Apr. 2024 Ice Spice’s filmography is only just beginning to take shape as the film comes together, but her musical discography is already filled with hits. Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2024 Holmes is also known for her onscreen role in Dawson’s Creek and filmography including Christopher Nolan’s Batman Begins, Peter Hedges’ Pieces of April and Ang Lee’s The Ice Storm. Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Apr. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

film + -ography (as in bibliography)

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of filmography was in 1941

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“Filmography.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/filmography. Accessed 22 May. 2024.

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