Filmographies

Filmographies is a recurring column for completists written by senior contributor Sheryl Oh. Every edition brings a working actor’s resumé into focus as we learn about what makes them so compelling.

Explore the entire Filmographies archive below

Haley Lu Richardson in Columbus

Haley Lu Richardson and the Art of Graceful Realism

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We can trust the ‘Columbus’ star to handle our emotions with care in all of her tour-de-force performances.

Spider Man Far From Home Tom Holland

How Tom Holland Celebrates Potent Sentimentality

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Having finessed all manner of vulnerable characters, the ‘Spider-Man’ star now treads deeper creative waters beyond the sensitivity that originally marked his claim to fame.

Emily Blunt A Quiet Place

An Exploration of The Splendid Allure of Emily Blunt

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Time and time again, the versatile leading lady epitomizes an impressively malleable, unforgettable screen presence.

Jovan Adepo Watchmen Hbo

Jovan Adepo’s Extraordinary Everymen

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At the cross-section of ‘Fences,’ ‘Overlord,’ and ‘Watchmen’ lies this actor’s remarkable, intuitive commitment to realistic soul-searching.

Fighting With My Family Florence Pugh

The Wild Wisdom of Florence Pugh

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The young star of ‘Lady Macbeth’ and ‘Little Women’ already proves herself to be an authority on representing complex womanhood.

Steven Yeun Sorry To Bother You

Steven Yeun’s Trailblazing Artistry of Feeling

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Throughout a notably consistent career filled with risky experiments, Yeun demonstrates a mastery of depth and empathy that drives his cross-genre appeal.

Zendaya filmography Euphoria Hbo

Zendaya and the Extraordinary Evolution of Celebrity

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The ‘Euphoria’ and ‘Spider-Man’ star has graced our screens since childhood, but her subversion of her own famous image makes her résumé so delightful.

Ruth Wilson Luther Bbc

The Terrifying Enchantment of Ruth Wilson

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The ‘Luther’ and ‘His Dark Materials’ star makes being bad look incredible.

Rahul Kohli Bly Manor Netflix

The Impending Stardom of Rahul Kohli

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Fandom delights like ‘iZombie’ and ‘The Haunting of Bly Manor’ only mark the beginning of a flourishing career for this stellar actor.