---
name: "Maya Rudolph"
canonical: "https://film.one/person/maya-rudolph"
fi1m_id: "maya-rudolph"
imdb_id: "nm0748973"
tmdb_id: 52792
wikidata_id: "Q236527"
roles: ["Actor"]
born: "27 July 1972"
reviewed_on_fi1m: 20
average_fi1m_score: 67
average_as: "actor"
average_over: 18
updated: "2026-10-25T04:16:02.553542+00:00"
licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL."
---

# Maya Rudolph

## Identity

Maya Rudolph

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/maya-rudolph
- **Type:** Person
- **Fi1m ID:** maya-rudolph
- **IMDb ID:** nm0748973
- **TMDB ID:** 52792
- **Wikidata ID:** Q236527
- **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maya_Rudolph, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q236527, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0748973/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/52792

Actor. Born 27 July 1972 in Gainesville, Florida, USA.

## Details

- **Work:** Actor
- **Born:** 27 July 1972, Gainesville, Florida, USA
- **Active:** 1997–present
- **Also known as:** Maya Khabira Rudolph
- **Titles on Fi1m:** 20: 18 acting, 1 producing, 1 other
- **Frequently works with:** [Christopher Miller](https://film.one/person/christopher-miller.md), [Danny McBride](https://film.one/person/danny-mcbride.md), [Jeff Rowe](https://film.one/person/jeff-rowe.md), [Phil Lord](https://film.one/person/phil-lord.md), [T.J. Miller](https://film.one/person/t-j-miller.md)
- **Primetime Emmy Awards:** 2 Emmys (2 won)
- **Average Fi1m score:** 67, as actor, over 18 titles
- **Fi1m score by decade:** 1990s 78 (2), 2000s 59 (2), 2010s 63 (9), 2020s 72 (7)
- **Fi1m against the critics:** 67 to 66 across 18 titles
- **Score spread:** 4 at 80+, 10 at 60–79, 4 under 60
- **Lead roles:** 2 of 10 acting credits billed first or second
- **Genres:** Comedy 17, Animation 7, Family 6, Adventure 5, Drama 5, Action 3
- **Screen time:** 29 hours of reviewed films
- **Box office:** $3,241m across 15 films with figures
- **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maya_Rudolph, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q236527, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0748973/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/52792

## Coming up

- *The Angry Birds Movie 3* (2026-12-23), as Matilda (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/the-angry-birds-movie-3.md)

## Streaming the US now

- **Disney+:** [*Bridesmaids*](https://film.one/film/bridesmaids.md) (82), [*Luca*](https://film.one/film/luca.md) (78), [*Big Hero 6*](https://film.one/film/big-hero-6.md) (72)
- **Apple TV:** [*Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem*](https://film.one/film/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-mutant-mayhem.md) (77)
- **Netflix:** [*The Mitchells vs. the Machines*](https://film.one/film/the-mitchells-vs-the-machines.md) (76)
- **Amazon Prime Video:** [*The Emoji Movie*](https://film.one/film/the-emoji-movie.md) (27)

For United States; add `?region=XX` for another country.

## Fi1m on Maya Rudolph

> Maya Rudolph can make a corporate villain sound as though she is dealing with routine paperwork. We rate that vocal precision, and the quieter skill that makes the friendship in *Bridesmaids* worth caring about.

In *Bridesmaids* (2011), Maya Rudolph's Lillian makes being friends with Kristen Wiig's anxious Annie look easy. That matters: the jealousy would be harder to bear if we could not see why the friendship was worth keeping. We felt the hurt because Rudolph made their affection so believable. Under Paul Feig's direction, she gives Wiig room for the more conspicuous comedy without becoming a convenient, agreeable blank beside her. We recommend the film despite the scenes that run too long and the romance that slows it down; Rudolph is a substantial part of its warmth.

Sustaining that ease is a different job from the impressions with which she established herself on *Saturday Night Live* (2000–2007). Her impressions of Beyoncé, Oprah Winfrey and Donatella Versace depended on mannerisms as well as vocal inflections. Film ensembles and animation gave those skills different uses. As Connie the Hormone Monstress in *Big Mouth* (2017–), she has room for exaggerated, playful voice work; in *Bridesmaids*, the friendship needs to sound unforced.

Jeff Rowe's *Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem* (2023) makes a useful comparison. As the voice of Cynthia Utrom, whose company wants mutants for its laboratories, Rudolph is funny through her lack of excitement: unpleasant business delivered with administrative calm. The young turtles' bickering gives the film its loose, lively character, and she provides a neatly controlled contrast. We recommend it with a caveat about the predictable plot, but its casting makes familiar business enjoyable.

The lead role of Molly Wells in *Loot* (2022–) gives her a different responsibility from the supporting parts and voice work that occupy so much of her film career. It is a useful direction for an actor whose contribution can be underestimated when we count only the biggest laughs. A leading part should leave room for the quieter responses as well as the comic exaggeration. For a first encounter, though, choose *Bridesmaids*, allowing a little patience for Feig's reluctance to cut a scene short.

## Biography

Maya Rudolph is an American actress and comedian. Born on 27 July 1972 in Gainesville, Florida, she joined the cast of the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live in 2000 and remained until 2007.

She has appeared in supporting roles in films including 50 First Dates (2004), Bridesmaids (2011), Grown Ups (2010) and its 2013 sequel. Rudolph has provided voice performances in animated features such as Shrek the Third (2007), Big Hero 6 (2014) and Luca (2021).

On television she has voiced characters in Big Mouth since 2017 and starred in the series Loot since 2022. She has received multiple Primetime Emmy Awards, including for her guest appearances on Saturday Night Live.

*Sources: imdb.com, britannica.com, en.wikipedia.org.*

## On Fi1m (20)

### Performed in (18) — the average rests on these

- *IF* (2024), Fi1m 56, as Alligator (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/if.md)
- *Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem* (2023), Fi1m 77, as Cynthia Utrom (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-mutant-mayhem.md)
- *Licorice Pizza* (2021), Fi1m 80, as Gale — [page](https://film.one/film/licorice-pizza.md)
- *Luca* (2021), Fi1m 78, as Daniela Paguro (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/luca.md)
- *The Mitchells vs. the Machines* (2021), Fi1m 76, as Linda (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/the-mitchells-vs-the-machines.md)
- *Booksmart* (2019), Fi1m 81, as Motivational Voice (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/booksmart.md)
- *The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part* (2019), Fi1m 63, as Mom — [page](https://film.one/film/the-lego-movie-2-the-second-part.md)
- *The Emoji Movie* (2017), Fi1m 27, as Smiler (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/the-emoji-movie.md)
- *Angie Tribeca* (2016), Fi1m 66, as Jackie Wilder — [page](https://film.one/tv/angie-tribeca.md)
- *Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt* (2015), Fi1m 76, as Dionne Warwick — [page](https://film.one/tv/unbreakable-kimmy-schmidt.md)
- *Big Hero 6* (2014), Fi1m 72, as Aunt Cass (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/big-hero-6.md)
- *Inherent Vice* (2014), Fi1m 78, as Petunia Leeway — [page](https://film.one/film/inherent-vice.md)
- *Grown Ups 2* (2013), Fi1m 24, as Deanne McKenzie — [page](https://film.one/film/grown-ups-2.md)
- *Bridesmaids* (2011), Fi1m 82, as Lillian — [page](https://film.one/film/bridesmaids.md)
- *Shrek the Third* (2007), Fi1m 50, as Rapunzel (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/shrek-the-third.md)
- *Idiocracy* (2006), Fi1m 68, as Rita — [page](https://film.one/film/idiocracy.md)
- *As Good as It Gets* (1997), Fi1m 77, as Policewoman — [page](https://film.one/film/as-good-as-it-gets.md)
- *Gattaca* (1997), Fi1m 80, as Delivery Nurse — [page](https://film.one/film/gattaca.md)

### Produced (1)

- *Poker Face* (2023), Fi1m 82, Co-Executive Producer — [page](https://film.one/tv/poker-face.md)

### Also credited (1) — thanks, archive footage, uncredited

- *Lorne* (2026), Fi1m 58, as Self — [page](https://film.one/film/lorne.md)

## Complete filmography (107)

Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page.

- *The Angry Birds Movie 3* (2026), as Matilda (voice) — coming soon, [page](https://film.one/film/the-angry-birds-movie-3.md)
- *The Muppet Show* (2026), as Maya Rudolph
- *One Battle After Another* (2025), Thanks — Fi1m 87, [page](https://film.one/film/one-battle-after-another.md)
- *Dream Productions* (2024), series, as Jean Dewberry (voice)
- *His Three Daughters* (2024), Executive Producer
- *IF* (2024), as Alligator (voice) — Fi1m 56, [page](https://film.one/film/if.md)
- *The Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy* (2024), series, as Dr. Vlam (voice) · Executive Producer
- *Good Burger 2* (2023), as Maya Rudolph
- *Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem* (2023), as Cynthia Utrom (voice) — Fi1m 77, [page](https://film.one/film/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-mutant-mayhem.md)
- *Digman!* (2023), series, as G.A.W.D. (voice)
- *Poker Face* (2023), series, Co-Executive Producer — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/tv/poker-face.md)
- *Who Killed Santa? A Murderville Murder Mystery* (2022), as Maya Rudolph
- *Disenchanted* (2022), as Malvina Monroe
- *Sirens* (2022), Executive Producer
- *Baymax!* (2022), series, as Aunt Cass (voice)
- *Loot* (2022), series, as Molly Wells · Executive Producer, Writer
- *Crush* (2022), Producer
- *Human Resources* (2022), series, as Bonnie LaCienega (voice), Grace (voice), Traci (voice), Dante's Dick (voice), Connie LaCienega (voice)
- *MacGruber* (2021), series, as Casey Janine Fitzpatrick
- *A Clüsterfünke Christmas* (2021), as Shania Gary (Angel)
- *Licorice Pizza* (2021), as Gale — Fi1m 80, [page](https://film.one/film/licorice-pizza.md)
- *Luca* (2021), as Daniela Paguro (voice) — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/film/luca.md)
- *The Mitchells vs. the Machines* (2021), as Linda (voice) — Fi1m 76, [page](https://film.one/film/the-mitchells-vs-the-machines.md)
- *Sarah Cooper: Everything's Fine* (2020), as Andrea Steele · Writer, Executive Producer
- *Hubie Halloween* (2020), as Mrs. Hennessey
- *The Willoughbys* (2020), as Nanny (voice)
- *Bless the Harts* (2019), series, as Betty Hart (voice)
- *Thirsty* (2019), as The Mosquito
- *The Angry Birds Movie 2* (2019), as Matilda (voice)
- *Booksmart* (2019), as Motivational Voice (voice) — Fi1m 81, [page](https://film.one/film/booksmart.md)
- *The Lonely Island Presents: The Unauthorized Bash Brothers Experience* (2019), as Val Gal
- *Wine Country* (2019), as Naomi
- *The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part* (2019), as Mom — Fi1m 63, [page](https://film.one/film/the-lego-movie-2-the-second-part.md)
- *Forever* (2018), series, as June · Executive Producer
- *The Happytime Murders* (2018), as Bubbles
- *Life of the Party* (2018), as Christine Davenport
- *A Christmas Story Live!* (2017), as Mother Parker
- *Big Hero 6 The Series* (2017), series, as Aunt Cass (voice)
- *Big Mouth* (2017), series, as Diane Birch / Connie the Hormone Monstress (voice)
- *The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature* (2017), as Precious (voice)
- *The Emoji Movie* (2017), as Smiler (voice) — Fi1m 27, [page](https://film.one/film/the-emoji-movie.md)
- *Tour de Pharmacy* (2017), as Lucy Flerng
- *We Don't Belong Here* (2017), as Joanne
- *CHiPs* (2017), as Sgt. Hernandez
- *Michael Bolton's Big, Sexy Valentine's Day Special* (2017), as Maya Rudolph
- *The Good Place* (2016), series, as Judge Gen — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-good-place.md)
- *My Entire High School Sinking Into the Sea* (2016), as Verti (voice)
- *Mr. Pig* (2016), as Eunice
- *Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping* (2016), as Deborah
- *The Angry Birds Movie* (2016), as Matilda (voice)
- *Maggie's Plan* (2016), as Felicia
- *Angie Tribeca* (2016), series, as Jackie Wilder — Fi1m 66, [page](https://film.one/tv/angie-tribeca.md)
- *Sisters* (2015), as Brinda
- *A Very Murray Christmas* (2015), as The Lounge Singer
- *The Grinder* (2015), series, as Jillian
- *Documentary Now!* (2015), series, as Anita
- *The Spoils Before Dying* (2015), series, as Fresno Foxglove
- *Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt* (2015), series, as Dionne Warwick — Fi1m 76, [page](https://film.one/tv/unbreakable-kimmy-schmidt.md)
- *An SNL Valentine* (2015), as (archive footage)
- *Strange Magic* (2015), as Griselda (voice)
- *Inherent Vice* (2014), as Petunia Leeway — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/film/inherent-vice.md)
- *Big Hero 6* (2014), as Aunt Cass (voice) — Fi1m 72, [page](https://film.one/film/big-hero-6.md)
- *The Unbelievably Sweet Alpacas* (2014), as Giggles
- *The Maya Rudolph Show* (2014), Producer
- *The Nut Job* (2014), as Precious (voice)
- *Brooklyn Nine-Nine* (2013), series, as U.S. Marshal Karen Haas — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/tv/brooklyn-nine-nine.md)
- *Grown Ups 2* (2013), as Deanne McKenzie — Fi1m 24, [page](https://film.one/film/grown-ups-2.md)
- *Turbo* (2013), as Burn (voice)
- *The Way Way Back* (2013), as Caitlyn
- *Friends with Kids* (2012), as Leslie
- *Up All Night* (2011), series, as Ava Alexander
- *Zookeeper* (2011), as Mollie the Giraffe (voice)
- *Bridesmaids* (2011), as Lillian — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/film/bridesmaids.md)
- *Fight for Your Right Revisited* (2011), as Girl in Limo 3
- *When Harry Met Sally 2 with Billy Crystal & Helen Mirren* (2011), as Maya Rudolph
- *Portlandia* (2011), series, as Anita
- *The Women of SNL* (2010), as Various (archive footage)
- *Grown Ups* (2010), as Deanne McKenzie
- *MacGruber* (2010), as Casey
- *Presidential Reunion* (2010), as Michelle Obama
- *Cubed* (2009), series, as Maya Rudolph
- *The Minnie Riperton Story* (2009), Actor
- *Away We Go* (2009), as Verona De Tessant
- *Saturday Night Live: The Best of Amy Poehler* (2009), as Various (archive footage)
- *Prop 8: The Musical* (2008), as California Gays and The People That Love Them
- *Unsung* (2008), series, Actor
- *Kath & Kim* (2008), series, as Athena Scooberman
- *Shrek the Third* (2007), as Rapunzel (voice) — Fi1m 50, [page](https://film.one/film/shrek-the-third.md)
- *Idiocracy* (2006), as Rita — Fi1m 68, [page](https://film.one/film/idiocracy.md)
- *A Prairie Home Companion* (2006), as Molly
- *Campus Ladies* (2006), series, Actor
- *Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie* (2004), as Kanshasha X
- *50 First Dates* (2004), as Stacy
- *Duplex* (2003), as Tara
- *The Religetables* (2002), Actor
- *TV Funhouse* (2000), series, as Oprah Winfrey (voice)
- *Duets* (2000), as Omaha Karaoke Hostess
- *Chuck & Buck* (2000), as Jamila
- *City of Angels* (2000), series, as Grace Patterson
- *Action* (1999), series, as Phina
- *Family Guy* (1999), series, as Chloe (voice) — Fi1m 63, [page](https://film.one/tv/family-guy.md)
- *As Good as It Gets* (1997), as Policewoman — Fi1m 77, [page](https://film.one/film/as-good-as-it-gets.md)
- *The Devil's Child* (1997), as Holly
- *Gattaca* (1997), as Delivery Nurse — Fi1m 80, [page](https://film.one/film/gattaca.md)
- *Chicago Hope* (1994), series, as Leah Martine
- *The Simpsons* (1989), series, as Julia (voice) — Fi1m 88, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-simpsons.md)
- *Grown Ups 3*, as Deanne McKenzie

## Gallery

- ![Maya Rudolph at the Opening Night of "Schmigadoon!" on Broadway - April 20, 2026](https://film.one/media/person/16199/gallery-9b2761870c80.jpg) Maya Rudolph at the Opening Night of "Schmigadoon!" on Broadway - April 20, 2026 — PhilipRomanoPhoto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/3c/MayaRudolph-byPhilipRomano2.jpg/1280px-MayaRudolph-byPhilipRomano2.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Maya Rudolph at the "Up All Night" Cast at Paley Center 2012.](https://film.one/media/person/16199/gallery-e4ca102ea224.jpg) Maya Rudolph at the "Up All Night" Cast at Paley Center 2012. — MingleMediaTVNetwork, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c3/Maya_Rudolph.jpg/1280px-Maya_Rudolph.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Maya Rudolph](https://film.one/media/person/16199/gallery-67ff6fdd02fb.jpg) Maya Rudolph — Image via TMDB
- ![Maya Rudolph](https://film.one/media/person/16199/gallery-2a44cae7eac2.jpg) Maya Rudolph — Image via TMDB

## Awards

### Primetime Emmy Awards — 2 won

- 2020: Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series (won), for *Saturday Night Live*
- 2020: Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance (won), for *Big Mouth*

*From Wikidata, which records wins more completely than nominations.*

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