Anne Gwynne - Actor Profile

Anne Gwynne

Acting
Updated: May 15, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 10, 1918
Birth Place: San Antonio, Texas, USA

About Anne Gwynne

Anne Gwynne was signed by Universal Pictures when she was 20 yrs old, and co-starred in "Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe" with Buster Crabbe soon thereafter . Over the next years, Miss Gwynne would be featured in some thirty-eight Universal films, and become one of the studio’s most recognizable stars. She co-starred in an additional 20 films, for MGM, Allied Artists, and RKO Pictures among other studios.  Anne Gwynne co-starred in what was the first filmed dramatic series for television, 1947-1948's "Public Prosecutor", filming 26 episodes for NBC (also known as "Crawford Mystery Theatre"). Anne Gwynne's motion picture and television career spanned the years 1939 through 1970.

Anne Gwynne Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Anne Gwynne 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 Anne Gwynne's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 58% of Anne Gwynne'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 The Blazing Sun, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Anne Gwynne Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Anne Gwynne's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Anne Gwynne has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1966 Peril from the Planet Mongo Sonja Hit Similar →
1966 Doom of Dracula Rita, the Girl (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
1952 Breakdown Candy Allen Super Hit Similar →
1950 King of the Bullwhip Jane Kerrigan Average Similar →
1950 Call of the Klondike Nancy Craig Hit Similar →
1950 The Blazing Sun Kitty Kelly Super Hit Similar →
1949 Arson, Inc. Jane Jennings Average Similar →
1948 The Enchanted Valley Midge Gray Super Hit Similar →
1948 Panhandle June O'Carroll Average Similar →
1947 Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome Tess Trueheart Average Similar →
1947 The Ghost Goes Wild Phyllis Beecher Average Similar →
1947 Killer Dill Judy Parker Hit Similar →
1946 I Ring Doorbells Brooke Peters Hit Similar →
1944 House of Frankenstein Rita Hussman Average Similar →
1944 Babes on Swing Street Frances Carlyle Super Hit Similar →
1944 Murder in the Blue Room Nan Average Similar →
1944 South of Dixie Dixie Holister Super Hit Similar →
1944 To the People of the United States Nurse (uncredited) Average Similar →
1944 Moon Over Las Vegas Marion Corbett Super Hit Similar →
1944 Weird Woman Paula Clayton Reed Average Similar →
1944 Ladies Courageous Gerry Vail Flop Similar →
1943 Top Man Pat Warren Super Hit Similar →
1943 Frontier Badmen Chris Prentice Hit Similar →
1943 We've Never Been Licked Nina Lambert Hit Similar →
1942 Keeping Fit Nurse Super Hit Similar →
1942 Men of Texas Jane Baxter Scott Super Hit Similar →
1942 Broadway Pearl Average Similar →
1942 You're Telling Me Kit Bellamy Super Hit Similar →
1942 Jail House Blues Doris Daniels Super Hit Similar →
1941 Road Agent Patricia Leavitt Hit Similar →
1941 Melody Lane Patricia Reynolds Super Hit Similar →
1941 Ride 'Em Cowboy Anne Shaw Average Similar →
1941 Mob Town Marion Barker Super Hit Similar →
1941 Tight Shoes Ruth Super Hit Similar →
1941 The Black Cat Elaine Winslow Hit Similar →
1941 Washington Melodrama Mary Morgan Average Similar →
1941 Nice Girl? Sylvia Dana Average Similar →
1940 Give Us Wings Julie Mason Hit Similar →
1940 Spring Parade Jenny Hit Similar →
1940 Bad Man from Red Butte Tibby Mason Average Similar →
1940 Sandy Is a Lady Millie Super Hit Similar →
1940 It's a Date Society Girl (uncredited) Average Similar →
1940 Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe Sonja Average Similar →
1940 Black Friday Jean Sovac Average Similar →
1940 Honeymoon Deferred Cecile Blades Super Hit Similar →
1940 The Green Hornet Josephine Weaver (uncredited) Average Similar →
1939 The Big Guy Joan's Friend (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1939 Charlie McCarthy, Detective Miss Larkin, Charlie's Nurse Super Hit Similar →
1939 Oklahoma Frontier Janet Rankin Average Similar →
1939 Unexpected Father Kitty - showgirl Average Similar →

Anne Gwynne - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Anne Gwynne?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Anne Gwynne is "The Blazing Sun" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Anne Gwynne acted in?

Anne Gwynne has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Anne Gwynne?

Other notable films include "Moon Over Las Vegas", "Melody Lane", and "You're Telling Me".

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