Barbara Stanwyck
ActingAbout Barbara Stanwyck
Barbara Stanwyck (July 16, 1907 – January 20, 1990) was an American actress. A film and television star, she was known during her 60-year career as a consummate and versatile professional with a strong screen presence and was a favorite of directors including Cecil B. DeMille, Fritz Lang and Frank Capra. After a short stint as a stage actress, she made 85 films in 38 years in Hollywood, before turning to television. Stanwyck was nominated for the Academy Award four times, and won three Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe. She was the recipient of honorary lifetime awards from the Motion Picture Academy, the Film Society of Lincoln Center, the Golden Globes, the Los Angeles Film Critics Association, and the Screen Actors Guild, has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and is ranked as the eleventh greatest female star of all time by the American Film Institute.
Barbara Stanwyck Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Barbara Stanwyck 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 Barbara Stanwyck's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 100% of Barbara Stanwyck'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 Showbiz Goes to War, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Barbara Stanwyck Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Barbara Stanwyck's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Barbara Stanwyck has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Citizen Jane Fonda | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Warner at War | (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Complicated Women | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Barbara Stanwyck: Straight Down the Line | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | The Casting Couch | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Marilyn Monroe: Beyond the Legend | archive footage | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Showbiz Goes to War | (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid | (in "Sorry - Wrong Number") (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | This Is Elvis | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Letters | Geraldine Parkington | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Night Walker | Irene Trent | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Walk on the Wild Side | Jo Courtney | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Forty Guns | Jessica Drummond | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Trooper Hook | Cora Sutliff | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | There's Always Tomorrow | Norma Miller Vale | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Executive Suite | Julia O. Tredway | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | All I Desire | Naomi Murdoch | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Titanic | Julia Sturges | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Jeopardy | Helen Stilwin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Clash by Night | Mae Doyle D'Amato | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Man with a Cloak | Lorna Bounty | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Furies | Vance Jeffords | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | No Man of Her Own | Helen Ferguson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | East Side, West Side | Jessie Bourne | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | The File on Thelma Jordon | Thelma Jordon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Sorry, Wrong Number | Leona Cotterell Stevenson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Two Mrs. Carrolls | Sally Morton Carroll | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | California | Lily Bishop | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Strange Love of Martha Ivers | Martha Ivers | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | My Reputation | Jessica Drummond | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Christmas in Connecticut | Elizabeth Lane | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Hollywood Canteen | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Double Indemnity | Phyllis Dietrichson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Flesh and Fantasy | Joan Stanley (segment 3) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Gay Sisters | Fiona Gaylord | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Ball of Fire | Sugarpuss O’Shea | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Meet John Doe | Ann Mitchell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Lady Eve | Jean Harrington | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Remember the Night | Lee Leander/Anna Rose Malone | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Union Pacific | Mollie Monahan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Hollywood Goes to Town | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Always Goodbye | Margot Weston | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Stella Dallas | Stella Dallas | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | This Is My Affair | Lil Duryea | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Baby Face | Lily Powers | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Shopworn | Kitty Lane | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Miracle Woman | Florence Fallon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Night Nurse | Lora Hart | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Ten Cents a Dance | Barbara O'Neill | Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | Broadway Nights | Showgirl (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
Barbara Stanwyck - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Barbara Stanwyck?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Barbara Stanwyck is "Showbiz Goes to War" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Barbara Stanwyck acted in?
Barbara Stanwyck has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Barbara Stanwyck?
Other notable films include "The Casting Couch", "Double Indemnity", and "Broadway Nights".