Highest rated as cast or director
Grace and Frankie
2015 · 7 Seasons
The Magic School Bus
1994 · 4 Seasons
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
1968 · 6 Seasons
Grandma
2015
Biography
Mary Jean "Lily" Tomlin (born September 1, 1939) is an American actress, comedian, writer and producer. She has won multiple awards from many quarters, including Tony Awards, Emmy Awards, and a Grammy Award and has also been nominated for an Academy Award.
Acted in 69
2020s
- 2026
- 2023
- 2022
- 2021
Emily @ the Edge of Chaos
Ayn Rand (voice)
2010s
- 2018
- 2015
- 2013
- 2012
Malibu Country
Lillie Mae MacKenzie · 18 episodes
Stars in Shorts
Jason's Mom
- 2011
2000s
- 2009
- 2008
- 2007
- 2006
- 2004
- 2003
- 2002
- 2000
Bette
TV
1990s
- 1999
Tea with Mussolini
Georgina "Georgie" Rockwell
- 1998
- 1996
Edith Ann's Christmas (Just Say Noël)
Edith Ann (voice)
E! True Hollywood Story
TV
Getting Away with Murder
Inga Mueller
Kids for Character
Ms. Valerie Frizzle(archive footage) (voice)
- 1995
Blue in the Face
Waffle eater
- 1994
Edith Ann: Homeless Go Home
Edith Ann (voice)
Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!
Ernestine (archive footage)
Edith Ann: A Few Pieces of the Puzzle
Edith Ann (voice)
- 1993
Sesame Street Stays Up Late!
Ernestine the Telephone Operator(uncredited)
- 1992
- 1991
The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe
Trudy the Bag Lady / Agnus Angst / Kate / Brandy / Tina / Chrissy / Lud / Marie / Vince / Edie / Lynn / Marge
1980s
- 1989
- 1988
- 1984
- 1982
Lily for President?
Lily Tomlin / Various
- 1981
The Incredible Shrinking Woman
Pat Kramer / Judith Beasley / Telephone Operator
- 1980
1970s
- 1978
Moment by Moment
Trisha Rawlings
- 1977
The Late Show
Margo
- 1976
TVTV Looks at the Oscars
Judy Beasley/Self
- 1975
- 1973
Juke and Opal
Opal
- 1972
Scarecrow in a Garden of Cucumbers
Telephone Voice (voice) (uncredited)
- 1971
1960s
- 1969
The Music Scene
TV
- 1968
Produced 7
2020s
- 2020
1990s
- 1996
Edith Ann's Christmas (Just Say Noël)
Executive Producer
The Celluloid Closet
Co-Executive Producer
- 1994
Edith Ann: A Few Pieces of the Puzzle
Executive Producer
1980s
- 1981
Lily: Sold Out
Executive Producer
Wrote 2
1970s
- 1977
The Paul Simon Special
Writer
- 1973
Appearances84
2020s
- 2026
- 2025
This Ordinary Thing
Self (voice)
Janis Ian: Breaking Silence
Self
- 2024
An Unexpected Community
Self
- 2023
Bella!
Self
Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love
Self - Guest
- 2022
The Checkup with Dr. David Agus
Self · 1 episode
Celebrating Laughter: The Life and Films of Colin Higgins
Self
- 2021
- 2020
Waging Change
Self
One World: Together at Home
Self
2010s
- 2019
Dolly Parton: Here I Am
Self
- 2018
- 2017
Conversations with Coco
Self · 1 episode
- 2015
- 2014
- 2013
The Making of 'Nashville'
Self
Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic
Self
- 2012
- 2011
Vito
Self
2000s
- 2009
- 2007
- 2005
Saturday Night Live in the '80s: Lost and Found
Self
- 2004
Happy Birthday Oscar Wilde
Self
Superstar in a Housedress: The Life and Legend of Jackie Curtis
Self
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: The Street We Live On!
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Goodnight, We Love You
Self
- 2003
Cher: The Farewell Tour
Self (archive footage)
- 2000
Altman on His Own Terms
Self
1990s
- 1999
Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary Special
Self
- 1997
- 1996
The Celluloid Closet
Narrator (voice)
- 1995
Peter Allen: The Boy From Oz
Self
- 1994
- 1993
Luck, Trust & Ketchup: Robert Altman in Carver Country
Self
An Evening with Lily Tomlin and Friends
Self / Ernestine / Judith Beasley / Mme Lupé / Others
1980s
- 1988
Free to Be... a Family
Self
- 1987
Funny, You Don't Look 200: A Constitutional Vaudeville
Self
Lily Tomlin
Herself
- 1986
The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years
Self (archive footage)
- 1981
The Muppets Go to the Movies
Herself
Lily: Sold Out
Self / Various Characters
1970s
- 1979
Appearing Nitely
Self
- 1977
The Paul Simon Special
Self
- 1975
- 1974
Flip Wilson... Of Course
Self
- 1973
- 1970
1960s
- 1969
- 1968
- 1967
- 1962
- 1961
1950s
- 1956
- 1953
1940s
- 1944
Thanked in the credits1
2010s
- 2019