Ali Larter Movies and TV Shows Ranked Guide

Ali Larter has been a Hollywood mainstay for over two decades. With remarkable versatility as a performer, she has played some of the most recognizable roles in television and film history. She has on-screen credits that include surviving in Final Destination, escaping death’s grasp, commanding, and participating in enduring fights in Resident Evil. Her career has been nothing short of impressive.

This article provides a comprehensive list and detailed explanation of Ali Larter's movies and TV shows, accompanied by a ranked guide. You will grasp beyond the roles she played and understand what made her performances remarkable, the impact they had on her career, and how the audiences have cherished them over the years.

Who Is Ali Larter?

The actress and former model was born on February 28, 1976, in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. She has lived in New Jersey her entire life. Larter is known for her remarkable roles in movies and television shows, as well as her stunning appearance. 

Before her career in acting, she was a model and started to gain fame at the age of 20. Her notoriety skyrocketed when she portrayed a fictional model, Allegra Coleman, in a 1996 Esquire magazine article that was later revealed to be a hoax. That carefully planned out stunt grabbed her attention in Hollywood, and that was the beginning of her career.

Since 2009, Larter has been married to actor and comedian Hayes MacArthur. The couple has two children together. Larter is also noted for her personality and ability to balance family life with the pressures of her career.

Early Career in TV Shows

Like most actors, Ali got her start with television guest spots. It included Chicago Hope in 1997, Dawson’s Creek in 1998, and Just Shoot Me!. These later emerged as stepping stones for her to garner more fans and expand her screen experience. She had long awaited her chance, and when it did come in the 1990s, her Hollywood film debut was nothing short of unforgettable.

Ali Larter Movies Ranked

Here are her most significant movies, along with details based on their rankings.

Final Destination (2000)

Role: Clear Rivers

Why It’s Important: This horror-thriller was Ali Larter’s breakthrough role. The movie follows a group of teenagers who escape death after a plane crash.

Impact: Ali’s character was that of a strong, intelligent survivor. People loved watching how vulnerable yet resilient she was, and it, in turn, turned the film into a cult classic and one of the most successful horror franchises of its time.

Resident Evil: Extinction (2007)

Role: Claire Redfield

Why It’s Important: Ali took her first substantive action role in Extinction, which is part of the Resident Evil franchise. She portrayed Claire Redfield, the leader of the survivors who must navigate the world’s hostility while trying to save her people from zombies and other threats.

Impact: She commanded the screen. Unquestionably, her performance won over the fans of the video game. Her chemistry with Milla Jovovich brought a new level to the franchise. After this role, she solidified her status as an action star.

Legally Blonde (2001)

Role: Brooke Taylor-Windham

Why It’s Important: Everyone remembers the comedy classic Legally Blonde, and the breakout role that underperformed expectations was by Ali as Brooke Taylor. They remember it with the infamous quote “Himalayas, babes,” which sparked multiple greatest quote lists. Emblazoned with the title of the first and only female fitness murder suspect portrayed by El.

Impact: Even with the short performance, the addition to the quote about the bra, which was made, was sufficient to solidify her presence in the film.

Obsessed (2009)

Role: Lisa Sheridan

Why It’s Important: Played by Ali, Lisa was the temp who went completely nuts over her spouse's boss, who was married to a superstar. It was her first significant film, where she appeared alongside superstar Beyoncé and had the chance to idolize her as a stalker.

Impact: Ali utterly dominated the screen with her portrayal of a dangerously unpredictable villain. The characterization drew praise from critics, and the movie was a box-office hit.

Final Destination 2 (2003)

Role: Clear Rivers

Why It’s Important: The character’s integration into the sequel pivoted the new narrative around an existing cornerstone of the series, which, for many, was the first film in the series. Fans enjoyed her character enough that she was invited to return for the sequel. 

Impact: Although her role in the movie was much shorter relative to the first film, her status as an icon of the horror genre was solidified. 

Resident Evil: Afterlife (2010)

Role: Claire Redfield

Why It’s Important: The character was an action star in the previous three Resident Evil films, so she was to reprise her role in the 4th movie. 

Impact: It was one of the rare instances where a woman led an action movie, so her enthusiasm was greatly appreciated.

Varsity Blues (1999)

Role: Darcy Sears

Why It’s Important: One of her most notable early performances was in the form of a whipped cream bikini in a high school football movie, which was a teen drama. 

Impact: The role made her famous, turning her into a household name. It was the first of many times she proved she could do both comedy and drama.

House on Haunted Hill (1999)

Role: Sara Wolfe

Why It’s Important: Another strong heroine role for Ali in the remake of the 1959 horror film marked her foreshadowing success in the genre. 

Impact: It showcased her skill in horror and foreshadowed her later success in Final Destination.

Other Films

• Drive Me Crazy (1999): Appeared in this teen romcom as a supporting character.

• Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001): Appeared in the film as a cameo.

• The Diabolical (2015): In this film, she plays a mother defending her children from supernatural beings in a sci-fi horror film. 

The Last Victim (2022): This film is a contemporary western thriller and exhibits her in a more dramatic role.