Elyssa Davalos
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Elyssa Davalos (born May 30, 1959) is a former American television and movie actress. Her father was actor Richard Davalos and her sister is musician Dominique Davalos. She is the mother of actress Alexa Davalos, from her marriage to photographer Jeff Dunas. She is of Spanish and Finnish descent on her father's side. Her family name would be spelled originally "Dávalos" in Spanish, with an accent on the first "a". Description above from the Wikipedia article Elyssa Davalos licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Elyssa Davalos Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Elyssa Davalos reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 12 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Elyssa Davalos's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 33% of Elyssa Davalos'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 Riviera, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Elyssa Davalos Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Elyssa Davalos's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Elyssa Davalos has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Nancy Drew | Twin Palms Manager | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Between The Sheets | Layla | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Perry Mason: The Case of the Grimacing Governor | Violet Moore | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Jericho Fever | Bettina | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | A House in the Hills | Mrs. Rankin | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Riviera | Ashley Stevens | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Herbie Goes Bananas | Melissa Drake | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again | Miss Millie Gaskill | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Wild and Wooly | Shiloh | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Good Against Evil | Jessica Gordon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Student Teachers | Paula Kelly | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Student Teachers | Paul Kelly | Flop | Similar → |
Elyssa Davalos - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Elyssa Davalos?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Elyssa Davalos is "Riviera" with a rating of 7.0/10.
How many movies has Elyssa Davalos acted in?
Elyssa Davalos has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Elyssa Davalos?
Other notable films include "Between The Sheets", "Wild and Wooly", and "The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again".