filmography

noun

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

Examples of filmography in a Sentence

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As Chris Rock makes his return to Saturday Night Live, the cast is diving into his filmography. Glenn Garner, Deadline, 12 Dec. 2024 Despite his plentiful filmography, Leigh’s films still often fall under the radar, and with so many years of work, deciding where to begin can be a puzzle. Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2024 These movies were designed to turn audiences on, but their baroque plots supplied a degree of plausible deniability, while the involvement of A-list actors lent a level of prestige: Douglas’s filmography alone includes intimate encounters with Close, Sharon Stone, and Demi Moore. Alex Barasch, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024 His filmography also features The Da Vinci Code, Solo: A Star Wars Story and Hillbilly Elegy. Raven Brunner, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for filmography 

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 Dec. 2024.

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