Nina Foch
ActingAbout Nina Foch
Nina Foch (born Nina Consuelo Maud Fock; April 20, 1924 – December 5, 2008) was a Dutch American actress. After signing a contract with Columbia Pictures at age 19, Foch became a regular in the studio's horror pictures and films noir before establishing herself as a leading lady in the mid-1940s through the 1950s, often playing roles as cool, aloof sophisticates. Her career spanned six decades, consisting of over 50 feature films and over 100 television appearances.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Nina Foch reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Nina Foch's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 32% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Nina Foch remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Scarecrow, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Nina Foch Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Nina Foch's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Nina Foch.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 'S Wonderful: Creating An American in Paris | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | The Making of The Ten Commandments | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | How to Deal | Grandma Halley | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Gene Kelly: Anatomy of a Dancer | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Pumpkin | Betsy Collander | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Family Blessings | Peg Miller | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Universal Horror | Self - Interviewee | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Hush | Alice Baring | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | It's My Party | Brandon's mother | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Charlton Heston: For All Seasons | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Alien Nation: Dark Horizon | Burak | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Morning Glory | Miss Beasly | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Sliver | Mrs. McEvoy | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Skin Deep | Alex's Mother | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Rich and Famous | Literary Party Guest | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | Child of Glass | Aunt Lavinia Culp | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | Jennifer | Mrs. Calley | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Great Houdinis | Reverend Le Veyne | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Mahogany | Miss Evans | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Scarecrow | Goody Rickby | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Gidget Grows Up | Bibi Crosby | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Prescription: Murder | Carol Flemming | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Spartacus | Helena Glabrus | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Cash McCall | Maude Kennard | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Ten Little Indians | Vera Claythorne | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Three Brave Men | Lt. Mary Jane McCoy | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Ten Commandments | Bithiah | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Illegal | Ellen Miles | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | You're Never Too Young | Gretchen Brendan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Executive Suite | Erica Martin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Fast Company | Mercedes Bellway | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Kill | Carrie Brown Huddleston | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Scaramouche | Marie Antoinette | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | An American in Paris | Milo Roberts | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | St. Benny the Dip | Linda Kovacs | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | Johnny Allegro | Glenda Chapman | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Undercover Man | Judith Warren | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Dark Past | Betty | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Guilt of Janet Ames | Susie Pearson | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Johnny O'Clock | Harriet Hobson | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Prison Ship | Anne Graham | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | My Name Is Julia Ross | Julia Ross | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | A Thousand and One Nights | Harem Girl | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Escape in the Fog | Eileen Carr | Flop | Similar → |
| 1945 | I Love a Mystery | Ellen Monk | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | A Song to Remember | Constantia | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Strange Affair | Frieda Brenner | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Shadows in the Night | Lois Garland | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Nine Girls | Alice Blake | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | The Return of the Vampire | Nicki Saunders | Average | Similar → |
Nina Foch - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Nina Foch?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Nina Foch is "Scarecrow" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Nina Foch acted in?
Nina Foch has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Nina Foch?
Other notable films include "The Kill", "The Making of The Ten Commandments", and "The Ten Commandments".