Anna Massey
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Anna Raymond Massey CBE (11 August 1937 - 3 July 2011) was an English stage, screen, and television actress. She was the daughter of Hollywood actor Raymond Massey.
Anna Massey Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Anna Massey reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. 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 Massey's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 70% of Anna Massey'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 Check the Gate: Putting Beckett on Film, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Anna Massey Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Anna Massey's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Anna Massey has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | The Oxford Murders | Julia Eagleton | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Pinochet in Suburbia | Baroness Thatcher | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | A Good Murder | Phyllis | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Mrs Palfrey at The Claremont | Mrs. Arbuthnot | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Machinist | Mrs. Shike | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Agatha Christie: A Life in Pictures | Old Agatha Christie | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Belonging | Brenda | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Check the Gate: Putting Beckett on Film | Self - From "Come and Go"(archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Possession | Lady Bailey | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | An Angel for May | Rosie | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Importance of Being Earnest | Miss Laetitia Prism | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Room to Rent | Sarah Stevenson | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Dark Blue World | English Teacher | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | The Story of 'Frenzy' | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Elizabeth's Pirates | Narrator | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Sleeper | Lillian | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Come and Go | Vi | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Slab Boys | Miss Elsie Walkinshaw | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | A Very British Psycho | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Driftwood | Mother | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Haunted | Nanny Tess Webb | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Angels and Insects | Miss Mead | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | The War Within: A Portrait of Virginia Woolf | Virginia Woolf (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Emily's Ghost | Miss Rabstock | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Impromptu | George Sand's Mother | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Man from the Pru | Julia Wallace | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Mountains of the Moon | Mrs. Arundell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Sun Child | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | A Hazard of Hearts | Eudora | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Season's Greetings | Rachel | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Christmas Tree | Constance | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | The McGuffin | Nina | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Day After the Fair | Letty | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Pity in History | Venables | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Chain | Betty | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Sakharov | Klavdia | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Another Country | Imogen Bennett | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Moving on the Edge | Radio voice | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Cherry Orchard | Charlotte | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Little Girls Don't | Mummy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | A Little Romance | Ms. Siegel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Corn Is Green | Miss Ronberry | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | You're Not Watching Me, Mummy | Jemima | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Love of a Good Woman | Isabella Ridout | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Vault of Horror | Donna Rogers (segment 1 "Midnight Mess") | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Frenzy | Barbara Jane "Babs" Milligan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Bunny Lake Is Missing | Elvira | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | A Midsummer Night's Dream | Titania | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Peeping Tom | Helen Stephens | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Gideon's Day | Sally Gideon | Average | Similar → |
Anna Massey - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Anna Massey?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Anna Massey is "Check the Gate: Putting Beckett on Film" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Anna Massey acted in?
Anna Massey has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Anna Massey?
Other notable films include "Season's Greetings", "The Man from the Pru", and "The Day After the Fair".