Roberta Maxwell

Roberta Maxwell

84 · Born: Jun 17, 1941

Personal Details

BornJun 17, 1941 Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Biography

Roberta Maxwell, a talented and accomplished actress, was brought into this world on June 17, 1941, in the vibrant city of Toronto, situated in the province of Ontario, within the borders of Canada. Throughout her illustrious career, she has left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry, captivating audiences with her exceptional performances in a diverse range of films, including the iconic 1980 animated adaptation of Popeye, the 1997 post-apocalyptic drama The Postman, and the 1993 critically acclaimed drama Philadelphia.

Career

2020
Percy
Percy as Louise Schmeiser
2016
Unearthing
Unearthing as Mary Hart
2015
2014
What We Have
What We Have as Rosemary
2007
The Killing Floor
The Killing Floor as Ms. Alimet
2006
2005
Vinegar Hill
Vinegar Hill as Ellen's Mother
Brokeback Mountain
Brokeback Mountain as Jack's Mother
2004
2001
Full Disclosure
Full Disclosure as Sarah Archer
1999
Life in a Day
Life in a Day as Carla Jennings
Water Damage
Water Damage as Dr. Winston
1998
Last Night
Last Night as Mrs. Wheeler
1997
The Postman
The Postman as Irene March
Fall
Fall as Joan Alterman
When Innocence Is Lost
When Innocence Is Lost as Cynthia Adams
1996
Mistrial
Mistrial as Judge Friel
We the Jury
We the Jury as Lydia Bosco
1995
Dead Man Walking
Dead Man Walking as Lucille Poncelet
1993
Philadelphia
Philadelphia as Judge Tate
1989
1987
American Masters
American Masters as Dorothy Parker (voice)
1986
Psycho III
Psycho III as Tracy Venable
1983
Special Bulletin
Special Bulletin as Diane Silverman
As You Like It
As You Like It as Rosalind
1982
Faerie Tale Theatre
Faerie Tale Theatre as Queen Beatrice / Griselda
Faerie Tale Theatre
Faerie Tale Theatre as Queen Beatrice / Griselda
1980
Popeye
Popeye as Nana Oyl
The Changeling
The Changeling as Eva Lingstrom
1979
Rich Kids
Rich Kids as Barbara Peterfreund
1978
1974
A Touch of the Poet
A Touch of the Poet as Sara Melody