filmography

noun

film·​og·​ra·​phy fil-ˈmä-grə-fē How to pronounce filmography (audio)
plural filmographies
: a list of motion pictures featuring the work of a prominent film figure or relating to a particular topic

Examples of filmography in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web What a shame that a writer-director of Schrader’s stature returns to the Cannes competition for the first time since 1988 with such a minor entry in his estimable filmography. David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 May 2024 Richie’s recent filmography features appearances in Good Burger 2 and Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead, as well as a forthcoming appearance in Castille Landon’s comedy film Summer Camp. Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 13 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for filmography 

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Word History

Etymology

film + -ography (as in bibliography)

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of filmography was in 1941

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“Filmography.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/filmography. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

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