The Best Heather Graham Movies and TV Shows, Ranked
Heather Graham is an actress known for her versatility and the ability to imbue her characters with a sense of authenticity and charm. With a career spanning over three decades, Graham has been part of an extensive list of films and television shows. Here we rank some of her best movies and TV shows to date.
10. Twin Peaks – Though not a movie, Heather Graham’s role as Annie Blackburn in the cult-favorite TV show “Twin Peaks” demands recognition. Her performance added depth to the show’s enigmatic and mystical vibe.
9. From Hell – In this horror mystery film, Graham plays Mary Kelly, one of the potential victims of Jack the Ripper. Her portrayal captures both the terror and resilience of a woman living in dangerous times.
8. The Hangover – Known for its comedic prowess, “The Hangover” features Graham as Jade, a kind-hearted stripper who leaves a memorable impression on both the characters and the audience with her genuine warmth.
7. Swingers – As Lorraine, Heather Graham’s role might have been brief in “Swingers,” but it’s pivotal for its heartwarming change of tone towards the end, offering a hopeful conclusion to this buddy comedy.
6. Bowfinger – This Hollywood satire pairs Graham with Steve Martin and Eddie Murphy. Her depiction of Daisy is both funny and spot-on as she satirizes the lengths to which an actress might go to climb the industry ladder.
5. Flowers in the Attic – A chilling tale adapted from V.C. Andrews’s novel where Graham portrays Corrine Dollanganger, a mother with dark secrets who displays a range of emotions from tender care to cold-heartedness.
4. Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me – As Felicity Shagwell, Heather Graham embodies the quintessential ’60s spy vixen with flair and humor, contributing greatly to this iconic comedy franchise.
3. Boogie Nights – Playing Rollergirl, Graham offers a touching performance in Paul Thomas Anderson’s drama about the adult film industry in the 1970s and 1980s. Her character is as tragic as she is iconic.
2. Drugstore Cowboy – In one of her breakthrough roles, Heather Graham stars alongside Matt Dillon as Nadine, a member of a group of drug addicts who rob pharmacies to support their addiction in this critically acclaimed indie film.
1. Boogie Nights – It deserves another mention for how it transformed Graham’s career trajectory by showcasing her dramatic chops while providing that she could take on complex roles in major motion pictures.
Heather Graham has shown time and again that she can handle a wide array of genres and characters — from drama to comedy and from seductive vixens to innocent victims — making her filmography diverse and engaging.