Being active in the entertainment industry in this day and age is one of the hardest things to do for actors and actresses. Lisa Ann Walter may not always be one of the most recognizable names, but we can guarantee that you would recognize her face. Walter has been in so many films and shows throughout her career that many of us have seen. Whether it is nostalgic to watch her older projects that we all watched years ago or you enjoy the ones she is in right now, we cannot get enough of her talent!

Walter has been in this industry since 1995, and she started off as a comedian. So, we are not surprised that her charisma as an actress undeniably reflects in her work on-screen. Most of us recognize Walter from her role as Chessy in The Parent Trap or, currently, in the sitcom Abbott Elementary. We have detailed some of Walter’s best performances in her career so far, so take the trip with us through her incredible filmography.

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8 Killers

     Lionsgate

Killers is a 2010 action comedy film that is just a boatload of fun. Although not popular with critics, this movie is generally enjoyed by fans. Killers follows the marriage between Jen (Katherine Heigl) and Spencer (Ashton Kutcher). The relationship is smooth sailing until Jen finds out that Spencer is actually a spy, and he has been lying about his job for a while. Walter plays Olivia Brooks, Spencer’s co-worker, and is a great villain in this movie.

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7 The Right Mom

     ABC

In this film, a woman comes face to face with the task of taking care of a boy who has suffered from head trauma due to a domestic violence case. The Right Mom is a drama film starring Anna Schafer, Lisa Ann Walter, Tamlyn Tomita, and Taja V. Simpson. If you are interested in checking out The Right Mom, it is available on Prime Video.

6 Eddie

     Hollywood Pictures

In 1996, audiences watched the sports comedy film Eddie. In this movie, Whoopi Goldberg plays Eddie, an intense fan of the basketball team, the New York Knicks. Fittingly, her love of the game makes her one hell of an assistant coach after she wins a contest to land the position. The owner of the team even goes as far as replacing their current head coach with her. Walter is Claudine in this film, and when acting alongside a personality as iconic as Goldberg, it may be hard to hold your own. However, Walter has this one in the bag.

5 Drillbit Taylor

     Apatow Productions

A high school, coming of age, drama comedy? Count us in! Drillbit Taylor chronicles the life of some incoming freshmen as they enter the hellscape that is high school. When they become the receiving end of a bully’s shots, they hire a bodyguard to protect them. In this film, Walter plays Dolores, one of the boys’ mothers. Walter fits in great in this style of film. With the mix of comedy and drama, make sure you check this one out if you are looking to have an easy and good time.

4 Shall We Dance?

     Miramax Films

There are some movies that fall completely over our heads, and with some big names attached to this one, how could we forget? Shall We Dance? is a 2004 romance drama film that stars actress, singer, and dancer Jennifer Lopez, romance movie heartthrob Richard Gere, Stanley Tucci, and, of course, Walter. In this film, John Clark (Gere) is a lawyer that pursues dance in order to bring some spark back into his life. However, he intends on keeping it a secret from his wife. Walter plays one of John’s dance partners alongside Link (Tucci).

3 Bruce Almighty

     Spyglass Entertainment

Bruce Almighty came out in 2003. In this drama fantasy, Walter plays Grace’s (Jennifer Aniston) sister, Debbie Connely. This movie follows Bruce Nolan, played by Jim Carrey, when his career in TV takes a slightly downward turn. After he blames God for his misfortunes, God (Morgan Freeman) challenges Bruce to do his job if he is so dissatisfied with how he’s doing.

2 The Parent Trap

     Disney

Watching The Parent Trap today fills us with so much nostalgia and indescribably joy that we are always looking for every opportunity to bring it up. One of Walter’s most iconic roles was as a side character in 1998’s The Parent Trap starring Lindsay Lohan, Natasha Richardson, Dennis Quaid, and Elaine Hendrix. This movie follows a set of twins Hallie and Annie, who grew up separately after their parents’ divorce and meet for the first time at a summer camp. In order to meet the other parent they haven’t had the chance to get to know, they decide to switch places. Walter played Chessy (not Jessie), Nick’s housekeeper and a sort of motherly figure for Hallie.

1 Abbott Elementary

If you haven’t watched Abbott Elementary, what are you waiting for? This incredible mockumentary-style sitcom follows a group of strong-willed, passionate, and determined teachers who have landed at a public school. Although they face seemingly endless roadblocks, nothing will stop them from helping their students to succeed. Walter plays second-grade teacher, Melissa Schemmenti. Abbott Elementary is currently in its second season.