Film
* The Last Picture Show (1971) - Jacy's mother
* The Onion Field (1979) - Karen
* The Big Chill (1983) - Sarah
* The Jewel of the Nile (1985) - Mrs. Parker
* The Accidental Tourist (1988) - Muriel Pritchett
* The Babe (1992) - Minnie Ruth
* Fried Green Tomatoes (1991) - Ruth Jamison
* The Hudsucker Proxy (1994) - Penelope
* The Santa Clause (1994) - Mrs. Claus
* Sleepless in Seattle (1993) - Becky
* What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993) - Bonnie Grape
* My Cousin Vinny (1992) - Mona Lisa Vito
* The Horse Whisperer (1998) - Mrs. Crane
* The Green Mile (1999) - Mrs. Moores
* The Royal Tenenbaums (2001) - Ethel Tenenbaum
* The Last Shot (2004) - Mildred
* The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008) - Queenie
* The Help (2011) - Miss Hilly's Mother
* The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014) - Madame D.
* The House with a Clock in its Walls (2018) - Aunt Zelda
Television
* The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1973-1977) - Various roles
* The Bob Newhart Show (1972-1978) - Various roles
* The Golden Girls (1985-1992) - Various roles
* Designing Women (1986-1993) - Various roles
* Murphy Brown (1988-1998) - Various roles
* Frasier (1993-2004) - Various roles
* The Simpsons (1989-present) - Various roles (voice)
* Seinfeld (1989-1998) - Various roles
* ER (1994-2009) - Various roles
* Grey's Anatomy (2005-present) - Various roles
* Desperate Housewives (2004-2012) - Various roles
* Modern Family (2009-2020) - Various roles
* The Good Wife (2009-2016) - Various roles
* Veep (2012-2019) - Various roles
This is not an exhaustive list, as Dana Ivey has appeared in countless projects over the years.
It's worth noting that she is known for her versatility and ability to seamlessly transition between comedic and dramatic roles, making her a welcome addition to any project.