Anna Lee
ActingAbout Anna Lee
Anna Lee, MBE (born Joan Boniface Winnifrith; 2 January 1913 – 14 May 2004) was a British actress. Lee married her first husband, the director Robert Stevenson, in 1933 and moved to Hollywood in 1939. She became a naturalised US citizen in 1945. In 1981, a car accident left her paralysed from the waist down. [biography (excerpted) from Wikipedia]
Anna Lee Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Anna Lee reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Anna Lee's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 76% of Anna Lee's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Mannequin, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Anna Lee Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Anna Lee's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Anna Lee has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Joan Crawford: The Ultimate Movie Star | Self - Actress | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | What Can I Do? | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Beasts Are on the Streets | Mrs. Jackson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Legend of the Northwest | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | My Darling Daughters' Anniversary | Judge Barbara Hanline | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Oliver and the Artful Dodger | Mrs. Grunch / Mistress Deadly / Farmer's Wife / The Old Crone (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | In Like Flint | Elisabeth | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | 7 Women | Mrs. Russell | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Sound of Music | Sister Margaretta | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | For Those Who Think Young | Laura Pruitt | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? | Mrs. Bates | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Jack the Giant Killer | Lady Constance | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance | Mrs. Prescott (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Two Rode Together | Mrs. Malaprop | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Big Night | Mrs. Turner | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Jet Over The Atlantic | Ursula Leverett | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Crimson Kimono | Mac | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | This Earth Is Mine | Charlotte Rambeau | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Horse Soldiers | Mrs. Buford | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Last Hurrah | Gert Minihan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Gideon's Day | Mrs. Kate Gideon | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Fort Apache | Mrs. Emily Collingwood | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Best Man Wins | Nancy Smiley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Ghost and Mrs. Muir | Mrs. Fairley | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | G.I. War Brides | Linda Powell | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Bedlam | Nell Bowen | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Summer Storm | Nadina Kalenin | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Flesh and Fantasy | Rowena (segment 2) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Hangmen Also Die! | Masha Novotny | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Forever and a Day | Cornelia Trimble-Pomfret | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Flying Tigers | Brooke Elliott | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | How Green Was My Valley | Bronwyn | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | My Life with Caroline | Caroline Mason | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Seven Sinners | Dorothy | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Return to Yesterday | Carol Sands | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Young Man's Fancy | Ada | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Four Just Men | Ann Lodge | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Non-Stop New York | Jennie Carr | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Man Who Changed His Mind | Dr. Clare Wyatt | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | First a Girl | Princess Mironoff | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Passing of the Third Floor Back | Vivian Tomkin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Heat Wave | Jane Allison | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Camels Are Coming | Anita Rodgers | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Rolling in Money | Lady Eggleby | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Lucky Loser | Ursula Hamilton | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Faces | Madeleine Pelham | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Mannequin | Babette | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | The King's Cup | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | His Lordship | Scrub Girl Chorine (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Ebb Tide | (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
Anna Lee - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Anna Lee?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Anna Lee is "Mannequin" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Anna Lee acted in?
Anna Lee has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Anna Lee?
Other notable films include "Faces", "Heat Wave", and "Lucky Loser".