Debra Messing

Best known as a Supporting Actress based on credits in that role in 7 films, with $595,924,819 worldwide aggregate box office (rank #6,490)
Best-known acting roles: Beth (Open Season), Lisa (Along Came Polly), Arlene (Garfield: The Movie), Detective Rosemary Vick (Searching), Kat Ellis (The Wedding Date)
Best-known technical roles: October 8 (Screenwriter), October 8 (Executive Producer)
Most productive collaborators: John Cho, Aneesh Chaganty, Martin Lawrence, Jill Culton, Sara Sohn
Born: August 15, 1968 (56 years old)
                                    

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Career Summary


  MoviesDomestic
Box Office		International
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office
As an ActorSupporting7$265,512,277$330,412,542$595,924,819
Leading5$92,147,955$88,286,428$180,434,383
Inverviewee1$1,368,458$28,915$1,397,373
(Unclassified)6$94,484,642$31,209,859$125,694,501
In Technical RolesScreenwriter1$1,368,458$28,915$1,397,373
Executive Producer1$1,368,458$28,915$1,397,373

Career Trend

This graph shows Debra Messing’s score on our annual analysis of leading stars at the box office. The Star Score represents points assigned to each of the leading stars of the top 100 movies (based on box office) in the current year and two preceding years. For appearing in the number one movie in a year a star gets 100 points, the number two movie 99 points and so on..

Latest Ranking on Selected Box Office Record Lists


RecordRankAmount
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,701-1,800) 1,709 $92,147,955
Top Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 3,501-3,600) 3,533 $453,513,332
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the International Box Office (Rank 2,001-2,100) 2,037 $88,286,428
Top Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 5,401-5,500) 5,467 $449,937,744
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,801-1,900) 1,863 $180,434,383
Top Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 4,401-4,500) 4,465 $903,451,076
Top Grossing Executive Producer at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 6,001-6,100) 6,097 $1,368,458
Top Grossing Screenwriter at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 5,901-6,000) 5,990 $1,368,458
Top Grossing Executive Producer at the International Box Office (Rank 9,601-9,700) 9,626 $28,915
Top Grossing Screenwriter at the International Box Office (Rank 8,301-8,400) 8,333 $28,915
Top Grossing Executive Producer at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 7,301-7,400) 7,378 $1,397,373
Top Grossing Screenwriter at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 7,801-7,900) 7,862 $1,397,373

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2018 Preview: August

August 1st, 2018

Christopher Robin

Overall, July was a a little weaker than expected. Ant-Man and the Wasp appears to be on pace for $200 million, while it is too soon to tell if Mission: Impossible—Fallout will also get there. That said, 2018 is still ahead of 2017 by $550 million, so the month of July was a success in that regard. As for August, there’s only one movie that is expected to earn $100 million, Christopher Robin, and maybe a few others that could hit $50 million. It’s a rather sad slate of movies. Fortunately, last August was even worse, so 2018 should at least maintain its lead. Maybe we can get lucky and come away with a $600 million lead by the end of the month. More...

Searching Trailer

June 19th, 2018

Thriller starring John Cho and Debra Messing opens August 3 ... Full Movie Details. More...

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Release
Date		TitleRoleDomestic
Box Office		International
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office
Mar 21, 2025The Alto Knights Bobbie Costello $6,103,664$4,000,000$10,103,664
Mar 14, 2025October 8 Herself $1,368,458$28,915$1,397,373
Sep 18, 2020The Dark Divide Thea Pyle
Aug 24, 2018Searching Detective Rosemar… $26,015,149$49,620,898$75,636,047
Mar 6, 2015Like Sunday, Like Rain Barbara $28,208$28,208
Nov 27, 2009The Cry of the Owl
Dec 12, 2008Nothing Like the Holidays Sarah Rodriguez $7,503,736$15,754$7,519,490
Sep 12, 2008The Women Edie Cohen $26,902,075$23,201,733$50,103,808
Aug 26, 2008Purple Violets
May 4, 2007Lucky You Suzanne Offer $5,755,286$766,543$6,521,829
Sep 29, 2006Open Season Beth $85,105,259$106,826,899$191,932,158
Feb 4, 2005The Wedding Date Kat Ellis $31,726,995$15,448,043$47,175,038
Jun 11, 2004Garfield: The Movie Arlene $75,367,693$132,726,857$208,094,550
Jan 16, 2004Along Came Polly Lisa $88,073,507$84,970,903$173,044,410
May 3, 2002Hollywood Ending Lori Fox $4,839,383$10,000,000$14,839,383
Jan 25, 2002The Mothman Prophecies Mary Klein $35,228,696$21,209,859$56,438,555
Nov 20, 1998Celebrity TV Reporter at Lu… $5,078,660$1,121,340$6,200,000
Apr 18, 1997McHale's Navy Lt. Penelope Carp… $4,408,420$4,408,420
Aug 11, 1995A Walk in the Clouds Betty Sutton $50,008,143$50,008,143
 
Averages $28,344,583$34,610,596$56,465,692
Totals 19 $453,513,332$449,937,744$903,451,076


Leading or Lead Ensemble Roles


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Release
Date		TitleOpening
Weekend		Maximum
Theaters		Domestic
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office		Domestic
Share
Sep 18, 2020The Dark Divide
Aug 24, 2018Searching $388,7692,009$26,015,149$75,636,04734.4%
Dec 12, 2008Nothing Like the Holidays $3,531,6641,671$7,503,736$7,519,49099.8%
Sep 12, 2008The Women $10,155,1212,995$26,902,075$50,103,80853.7%
Feb 4, 2005The Wedding Date $11,129,5801,705$31,726,995$47,175,03867.3%
 
Averages $6,301,2842,095$23,036,989$45,108,59663.8%
Totals 5 $92,147,955$180,434,383


Supporting Roles


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Release
Date		TitleOpening
Weekend		Maximum
Theaters		Domestic
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office		Domestic
Share
Mar 21, 2025The Alto Knights $3,165,3492,651$6,103,664$10,103,66460.4%
Mar 6, 2015Like Sunday, Like Rain $1,0828$28,208$28,208100.0%
May 4, 2007Lucky You $2,710,4452,525$5,755,286$6,521,82988.2%
Sep 29, 2006Open Season $23,624,5483,833$85,105,259$191,932,15844.3%
Jun 11, 2004Garfield: The Movie $21,727,6113,150$75,367,693$208,094,55036.2%
Jan 16, 2004Along Came Polly $27,721,1853,052$88,073,507$173,044,41050.9%
Nov 20, 1998Celebrity $1,588,013493$5,078,660$6,200,00081.9%
 
Averages $11,505,4622,245$37,930,325$85,132,11766.0%
Totals 7 $265,512,277$595,924,819

Latest Ranking on All Acting Box Office Record Lists


RecordRankAmount
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,701-1,800) 1,709 $92,147,955
Top 100 Stars in Supporting Roles at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 6,101-6,200) 6,132 $265,512,277
Top Live Action Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 5,501-5,600) 5,575 $293,040,380
Top Above the Line Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 4,101-4,200) 4,127 $69,629,302
Top Below the Line Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 9,001-9,100) 9,083 $169,888,318
Top Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 3,501-3,600) 3,533 $453,513,332
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the International Box Office (Rank 2,001-2,100) 2,037 $88,286,428
Top 100 Stars in Supporting Roles at the International Box Office (Rank 6,901-7,000) 6,959 $330,412,542
Top Live Action Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 10,601-10,700) 10,628 $210,383,988
Top Above the Line Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 4,601-4,700) 4,697 $69,835,484
Top Below the Line Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 9,101-9,200) 9,164 $218,848,015
Top Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 5,401-5,500) 5,467 $449,937,744
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,801-1,900) 1,863 $180,434,383
Top 100 Stars in Supporting Roles at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 6,401-6,500) 6,490 $595,924,819
Top Live Action Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 7,601-7,700) 7,654 $503,424,368
Top Above the Line Stars at the Wordwide Box Office (Rank 4,401-4,500) 4,451 $139,464,786
Top Below the Line Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 8,701-8,800) 8,719 $388,736,333
Top Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 4,401-4,500) 4,465 $903,451,076
Highest Grossing Stars of 2005 at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 301-400) 361 14
Highest Grossing Stars of 2006 at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 301-400) 325 14
Highest Grossing Stars of 2007 at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 201-300) 298 14
Highest Grossing Stars of 2008 at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 301-400) 385 1
Highest Grossing Stars of 2009 at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 401-500) 411 1
Highest Grossing Stars of 2010 at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 401-500) 443 1
Highest Grossing Stars of 2018 at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 601-700) 646 7
Highest Grossing Stars of 2019 at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 601-700) 648 7
Highest Grossing Stars of 2020 at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 501-600) 559 7
Highest Grossing Stars of 2018 at the International Box Office (Rank 601-700) 619 6
Highest Grossing Stars of 2019 at the International Box Office (Rank 601-700) 621 6
Highest Grossing Stars of 2020 at the International Box Office (Rank 501-600) 595 6
Highest Grossing Stars of 2005 at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 401-500) 408 1
Highest Grossing Stars of 2006 at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 301-400) 374 1
Highest Grossing Stars of 2007 at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 301-400) 348 1
Highest Grossing Stars of 2008 at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 301-400) 396 1
Highest Grossing Stars of 2009 at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 401-500) 436 1
Highest Grossing Stars of 2010 at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 401-500) 456 1
Highest Grossing Stars of 2018 at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 601-700) 665 1
Highest Grossing Stars of 2019 at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 601-700) 660 1
Highest Grossing Stars of 2020 at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 601-700) 642 1
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 1,301-1,400) 1,322 $60,420,960
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 801-900) 885 $31,726,995
Top International Leading Stars for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 1,301-1,400) 1,360 $72,838,385
Top International Leading Stars for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 1,001-1,100) 1,032 $15,448,043
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 1,301-1,400) 1,376 $133,259,345
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Based on Fiction Book/Short Story Movies (Rank 901-1,000) 996 $47,175,038
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Live Action Movies (Rank 1,301-1,400) 1,327 $92,147,955
Top International Leading Stars for Live Action Movies (Rank 1,501-1,600) 1,529 $88,286,428
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Live Action Movies (Rank 1,401-1,500) 1,409 $180,434,383
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 801-900) 839 $92,147,955
Top International Leading Stars for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 901-1,000) 954 $88,286,428
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 801-900) 885 $180,434,383
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Comedy Movies (Rank 801-900) 866 $34,405,811
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Thriller/Suspense Movies (Rank 401-500) 435 $26,015,149
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Romantic Comedy Movies (Rank 201-300) 273 $31,726,995
Top International Leading Stars for Comedy Movies (Rank 801-900) 845 $23,217,487
Top International Leading Stars for Thriller/Suspense Movies (Rank 301-400) 311 $49,620,898
Top International Leading Stars for Romantic Comedy Movies (Rank 301-400) 346 $15,448,043
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Comedy Movies (Rank 901-1,000) 915 $57,623,298
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Thriller/Suspense Movies (Rank 301-400) 365 $75,636,047
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Romantic Comedy Movies (Rank 301-400) 321 $47,175,038
Top Domestic Leading Stars for PG-13 Movies (Rank 801-900) 857 $92,147,955
Top International Leading Stars for PG-13 Movies (Rank 801-900) 886 $88,286,428
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for PG-13 Movies (Rank 801-900) 886 $180,434,383
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Universal Movies (Rank 601-700) 682 $31,726,995
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Sony Pictures Movies (Rank 601-700) 650 $26,015,149
Top International Leading Stars for Universal Movies (Rank 601-700) 602 $15,448,043
Top International Leading Stars for Sony Pictures Movies (Rank 301-400) 398 $49,620,898
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Universal Movies (Rank 601-700) 670 $47,175,038
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Sony Pictures Movies (Rank 401-500) 483 $75,636,047

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Release
Date		TitleRoleDomestic
Box Office		International
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office
Mar 14, 2025October 8 Screenwriter
Executive Producer		 $1,368,458$28,915$1,397,373
 
Averages $1,368,458$28,915$1,397,373
Totals 1 $1,368,458$28,915$1,397,373

Latest Ranking on All Technical Box Office Record Lists


RecordRankAmount
Top Grossing Executive Producer at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 6,001-6,100) 6,097 $1,368,458
Top Grossing Screenwriter at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 5,901-6,000) 5,990 $1,368,458
Top Grossing Executive Producer at the International Box Office (Rank 9,601-9,700) 9,626 $28,915
Top Grossing Screenwriter at the International Box Office (Rank 8,301-8,400) 8,333 $28,915
Top Grossing Executive Producer at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 7,301-7,400) 7,378 $1,397,373
Top Grossing Screenwriter at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 7,801-7,900) 7,862 $1,397,373