Movies
* The Big Bus (1976)
* The Promise (1979)
* The Great Muppet Caper (1981)
* The Thorn Birds (1983) - Mini-series
* The Jewel of the Nile (1985)
* The Two Jakes (1990)
* The Postman (1997)
* The Astronaut's Wife (1999)
Television
* The Love Boat (1978-1986) - Several episodes
* Magnum, P.I. (1981) - One episode
* Hotel (1983) - Several episodes
* The Colbys (1985-1987) - Main role
* The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. (1993-1994) - One episode
* Murder, She Wrote (1995) - One episode
* Walker, Texas Ranger (1995) - One episode
* The Division (2001-2004) - Several episodes
* Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (2005) - One episode
This is not an exhaustive list, but it highlights some of her most well-known roles.
Lois Chiles has also appeared in numerous stage productions, including The Crucible and A Streetcar Named Desire. She continues to work as an actress, with recent appearances in films like The Astronaut's Wife and The Postman.