Mindy Kaling

Best known as a Supporting Actress based on credits in that role in 8 films, with $1,414,106,980 worldwide aggregate box office (rank #1,680)
Best-known acting roles: Disgust (Inside Out), Tourist Mom (Despicable Me), Amita (Ocean’s 8), Taffyta Muttonfudge (Wreck-It Ralph), Mrs. Who (A Wrinkle in Time)
Best-known technical roles: Late Night (Screenwriter), Late Night (Producer)
Most productive collaborators: Amy Poehler, Phyllis Smith, John Lasseter, Bill Hader, Meg LeFauve
Born: June 24, 1979 (44 years old)
                                    

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  4. Technical Credits

Career Summary


  MoviesDomestic
Box Office
International
Box Office
Worldwide
Box Office
As an ActorSupporting8$716,677,082$697,429,898$1,414,106,980
Lead Ensemble Member3$686,093,099$958,703,476$1,644,796,575
Cameo1$101,470,202$25,068,915$126,539,117
Leading1$15,500,045$6,873,333$22,373,378
In Technical RolesScreenwriter3$15,500,045$6,873,333$22,373,378
Producer2$15,500,045$6,873,333$22,373,378
Executive Producer1$0$0$0
Director1$0$0$0

Career Trend

This graph shows Mindy Kaling’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


Late Night Trailer

March 8th, 2019

Comedy starring Mindy Kaling and Emma Thompson opens June 7 ... Full Movie Details.

Katherine Newbury is a pioneer and legendary host on the late-night talk-show circuit. When she’s accused of being a “woman who hates women,” she puts affirmative action on the to-do list, and—presto!—Molly is hired as the one woman in Katherine’s all-male writers’ room. But Molly might be too little too late, as the formidable Katherine also faces the reality of low ratings and a network that wants to replace her. Molly, wanting to prove she’s not simply a diversity hire who’s disrupting the comfort of the brotherhood, is determined to help Katherine by revitalizing her show and career—and possibly effect even bigger change at the same time. More...

2018 Preview: June

June 1st, 2018

Incredibles 2

This May was an odd month, as Avengers: Infinity War opened on the last weekend of April, rather than the first weekend of May. This meant May started out slowly, but Deadpool 2 and Solo: A Star Wars Story did well enough to give 2018 a healthy lead over 2017. Looking forward, there are two potential monster hits this month, Incredibles 2 and Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, and another $100 million hit, Ocean’s 8. Last June, there were four $100 million hits, led by Wonder Woman, which pulled in over $400 million. I think 2018 and 2017 will be an even match at the top, so 2018 will have to rely on depth to improve upon its lead over 2017. More...

Ocean’s 8 Trailer

December 19th, 2017

Thriller starring Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway, Helena Bonham Carter, Rihanna, Sarah Paulson, Mindy Kaling, and Awkwafina opens June 8, 2018 ... Full Movie Details. More...

A Wrinkle in Time Trailer

July 17th, 2017

Fantasy adventure starring Storm Reid, Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon, and Mindy Kaling directed by Ava Duvernay opens March 9, 2018 ... Full Movie Details. More...

Featured Blu-ray / DVD Review: Inside Out

November 2nd, 2015

Inside Out

Inside Out was one of the monster hits of the summer earning more than $350 million domestically and $800 million worldwide. This makes it the third biggest hit in Pixar's history. Is it also one of their best? Or was it swept up in the "irrational exuberance" we saw at the box office this summer? More...

2015 Preview: June

June 1st, 2015

Inside Out

May turned out to be softer than anticipated with The Avengers: Age of Ultron missing expectations by about $100 million. Additionally, only Pitch Perfect 2 really topped expectations. May 2015 kept pace with May of 2014, more or less. June doesn't have any films as strong as Age of Ultron, but there are two films that should have no trouble getting to $200 million. Those two films are Jurassic World and Inside Out and I'm not sure which one will turn out to be the biggest hit of the month. Last June, the biggest hit was Transformers: Age of Extinction, but both Jurassic World and Inside Out should top that film, albeit by small margins. On the other hand, last June had four other films that reached $100 million, while this time around only Spy! and Ted 2 have a real shot at that milestone. 2015 is stronger at the top, but has weaker depth. It will be interesting to see if 2015 will keep pace with 2014 over the course of the full month. More...

DVD and Blu-ray Releases for August 19th, 2014

August 19th, 2014

There are a number of big releases on this week's list, especially if you like TV on DVD. However, there are not a lot of releases in total. The Amazing Spider-Man 2 is the biggest release by a wide margin, but it is not the best. For that honor, I would have to chose Boardwalk Empire: Season 4 on Blu-ray. More...

2013 - Holiday Gift Guide - Part II

December 7th, 2013

The first full weekend of December and less than three weeks till Christmas. The second installment of our Holiday Gift Guide is where we talks about TV on DVD releases. We limit ourselves to the first season of new shows or the Megasets for complete shows. We do this, because generally speaking, you don't need our advice whether or not to give someone the sixth season of Murdoch Mysteries as a gift. Did they buy and enjoy the first five? Then yes, but the sixth season as a gift. If not, I wouldn't bother. Like with Part I, this year's selection doesn't seem very strong. There were very few new shows that were truly great. According to Metacritic, the best new show of the season was Nashville, which is a bit of a surprise. The second best show was Call the Midwife, but season two has already come out on DVD and Blu-ray, so it is not really a new show. Meanwhile, the third best show was canceled before its first season was completed. It wasn't a good year for high quality TV. There are also not a lot of Megasets for shows that recently ended that are obviously worth picking up, but the best of the group is... More...

All Acting Credits



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Release
Date
TitleRoleDomestic
Box Office
International
Box Office
Worldwide
Box Office
Jan 14, 2021Locked Down $346,991$346,991
Jun 7, 2019Late Night Molly Patel $15,500,045$6,873,333$22,373,378
Jun 8, 2018Ocean’s 8 Amita $140,218,711$157,500,000$297,718,711
Mar 9, 2018A Wrinkle in Time Mrs. Who $100,478,608$32,735,941$133,214,549
Nov 20, 2015The Night Before Sarah $43,035,725$9,532,374$52,568,099
Jun 19, 2015Inside Out Disgust $356,461,711$494,104,632$850,566,343
Jun 12, 2013This is the End Mindy Kaling $101,470,202$25,068,915$126,539,117
Nov 2, 2012Wreck-It Ralph Taffyta Muttonfudge $189,412,677$307,098,844$496,511,521
Apr 27, 2012The Five-Year Engagement Vaneetha $28,700,285$32,923,534$61,623,819
Jan 21, 2011No Strings Attached Shira $70,662,220$78,565,858$149,228,078
Jul 9, 2010Despicable Me Tourist Mom $252,756,705$291,950,588$544,707,293
May 22, 2009Night at the Museum: B… Docent $177,243,721$224,987,342$402,231,063
Jul 3, 2007License to Wed Shelly $43,799,818$26,387,270$70,187,088
 
Averages $126,645,036$129,851,971$246,755,081
Totals 13 $1,519,740,428$1,688,075,622$3,207,816,050


Leading or Lead Ensemble Roles


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Release
Date
TitleOpening
Weekend
Maximum
Theaters
Domestic
Box Office
Worldwide
Box Office
Domestic
Share
Jun 7, 2019Late Night $246,3052,220$15,500,045$22,373,37869.3%
Jun 8, 2018Ocean’s 8 $41,607,3784,145$140,218,711$297,718,71147.1%
Jun 19, 2015Inside Out $90,440,2724,158$356,461,711$850,566,34341.9%
Nov 2, 2012Wreck-It Ralph $49,038,7123,752$189,412,677$496,511,52138.1%
 
Averages $45,333,1673,569$175,398,286$416,792,48849.1%
Totals 4 $701,593,144$1,667,169,953


Supporting Roles


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Release
Date
TitleOpening
Weekend
Maximum
Theaters
Domestic
Box Office
Worldwide
Box Office
Domestic
Share
Jan 14, 2021Locked Down $346,991
Mar 9, 2018A Wrinkle in Time $33,123,6093,980$100,478,608$133,214,54975.4%
Nov 20, 2015The Night Before $9,880,5362,960$43,035,725$52,568,09981.9%
Apr 27, 2012The Five-Year Engagement $10,610,0602,941$28,700,285$61,623,81946.6%
Jan 21, 2011No Strings Attached $19,652,9213,050$70,662,220$149,228,07847.4%
Jul 9, 2010Despicable Me $56,397,1253,602$252,756,705$544,707,29346.4%
May 22, 2009Night at the Museum: B… $54,173,2864,101$177,243,721$402,231,06344.1%
Jul 3, 2007License to Wed $10,422,2582,715$43,799,818$70,187,08862.4%
 
Averages $27,751,3993,336$102,382,440$176,763,37357.7%
Totals 8 $716,677,082$1,414,106,980

Latest Ranking on All Acting Box Office Record Lists


RecordRankAmount
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 301-400) 327 $701,593,144
Top 100 Stars in Supporting Roles at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,217 $716,677,082
Top Live Action Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,901-2,000) 1,970 $619,639,133
Top Above the Line Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 601-700) 684 $726,357,020
Top Below the Line Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 401-500) 463 $793,383,408
Top Stars in Cameo Roles at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 401-500) 487 $101,470,202
Top Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 601-700) 608 $1,519,740,428
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the International Box Office (Rank 301-400) 328 $965,576,809
Top 100 Stars in Supporting Roles at the International Box Office (Rank 2,401-2,500) 2,442 $697,429,898
Top Live Action Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 3,201-3,300) 3,285 $569,852,643
Top Above the Line Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 801-900) 897 $779,659,129
Top Below the Line Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 901-1,000) 939 $908,416,493
Top Stars in Cameo Roles at the International Box Office (Rank 801-900) 852 $25,068,915
Top Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 801-900) 809 $1,688,075,622
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 301-400) 321 $1,667,169,953
Top 100 Stars in Supporting Roles at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 1,601-1,700) 1,680 $1,414,106,980
Top Live Action Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 2,301-2,400) 2,388 $1,189,491,776
Top Above the Line Stars at the Wordwide Box Office (Rank 701-800) 796 $1,506,016,149
Top Below the Line Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 601-700) 655 $1,701,799,901
Top Stars in Cameo Roles at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 601-700) 662 $126,539,117
Top Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 601-700) 668 $3,207,816,050
Highest Grossing Stars of 2018 at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 201-300) 259 78
Highest Grossing Stars of 2019 at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 201-300) 265 78
Highest Grossing Stars of 2020 at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 201-300) 250 78
Highest Grossing Stars of 2018 at the International Box Office (Rank 301-400) 312 61
Highest Grossing Stars of 2019 at the International Box Office (Rank 301-400) 302 61
Highest Grossing Stars of 2020 at the International Box Office (Rank 201-300) 281 61
Highest Grossing Stars of 2018 at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 301-400) 307 66
Highest Grossing Stars of 2019 at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 301-400) 301 66
Highest Grossing Stars of 2020 at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 201-300) 276 66
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 101-200) 123 $701,593,144
Top International Leading Stars for Original Screenplay Movies 100 $965,576,809
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 101-200) 105 $1,667,169,953
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Live Action Movies (Rank 801-900) 877 $155,718,756
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Digital Animation Movies 45 $545,874,388
Top International Leading Stars for Live Action Movies (Rank 801-900) 898 $164,373,333
Top International Leading Stars for Digital Animation Movies 56 $801,203,476
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Live Action Movies (Rank 801-900) 887 $320,092,089
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Digital Animation Movies 47 $1,347,077,864
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 501-600) 547 $155,718,756
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Kids Fiction Movies 56 $545,874,388
Top International Leading Stars for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 501-600) 504 $164,373,333
Top International Leading Stars for Kids Fiction Movies 72 $801,203,476
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 501-600) 502 $320,092,089
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Kids Fiction Movies 65 $1,347,077,864
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Adventure Movies (Rank 101-200) 112 $545,874,388
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Action Movies (Rank 301-400) 383 $140,218,711
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Comedy Movies (Rank 1,101-1,200) 1,186 $15,500,045
Top International Leading Stars for Adventure Movies (Rank 101-200) 124 $801,203,476
Top International Leading Stars for Action Movies (Rank 401-500) 480 $157,500,000
Top International Leading Stars for Comedy Movies (Rank 1,001-1,100) 1,030 $6,873,333
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Adventure Movies (Rank 101-200) 123 $1,347,077,864
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Action Movies (Rank 401-500) 458 $297,718,711
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Comedy Movies (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,229 $22,373,378
Top Domestic Leading Stars for PG-13 Movies (Rank 601-700) 658 $140,218,711
Top Domestic Leading Stars for R Movies (Rank 1,501-1,600) 1,544 $15,500,045
Top Domestic Leading Stars for PG Movies 91 $545,874,388
Top International Leading Stars for PG-13 Movies (Rank 601-700) 671 $157,500,000
Top International Leading Stars for R Movies (Rank 1,701-1,800) 1,713 $6,873,333
Top International Leading Stars for PG Movies 100 $801,203,476
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for PG-13 Movies (Rank 601-700) 673 $297,718,711
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for R Movies (Rank 1,601-1,700) 1,674 $22,373,378
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for PG Movies 96 $1,347,077,864
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Walt Disney Movies 99 $545,874,388
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Warner Bros. Movies (Rank 301-400) 302 $140,218,711
Top International Leading Stars for Walt Disney Movies (Rank 101-200) 101 $801,203,476
Top International Leading Stars for Warner Bros. Movies (Rank 301-400) 311 $157,500,000
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Walt Disney Movies 99 $1,347,077,864
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Warner Bros. Movies (Rank 301-400) 309 $297,718,711

All Technical Credits



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Release
Date
TitleRoleDomestic
Box Office
International
Box Office
Worldwide
Box Office
2024Legally Blonde 3 Screenwriter
Oct 20, 2023To Kill a Tiger Executive Producer
Jun 7, 2019Late Night Screenwriter
Producer
$15,500,045$6,873,333$22,373,378
 
Averages $15,500,045$6,873,333$22,373,378
Totals 3 $15,500,045$6,873,333$22,373,378


Producer Credits


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Release
Date
TitleOpening
Weekend
Maximum
Theaters
Domestic
Box Office
Worldwide
Box Office
Domestic
Share
Jun 7, 2019Late Night $246,3052,220$15,500,045$22,373,37869.3%
 
Averages $246,3052,220$15,500,045$22,373,37869.3%
Totals 1 $15,500,045$22,373,378


Writer Credits


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Release
Date
TitleOpening
Weekend
Maximum
Theaters
Domestic
Box Office
Worldwide
Box Office
Domestic
Share
2024Legally Blonde 3
Jun 7, 2019Late Night $246,3052,220$15,500,045$22,373,37869.3%
 
Averages $246,3052,220$15,500,045$22,373,37869.3%
Totals 2 $15,500,045$22,373,378