Fay Wray
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Fay Wray (born Vina Fay Wray; September 15, 1907 – August 8, 2004) was a Canadian-American actress. Through an acting career that spanned 57 years, Wray attained international stardom as an actress in horror film roles, leading to many considering her as the first "scream queen". After appearing in minor film roles, Wray gained media attention being selected as one of the "WAMPAS Baby Stars". This led to Wray being signed to Paramount Pictures as a teenager, where she made more than a dozen films. After leaving Paramount, she signed deals with various film companies, being cast in her first horror film roles. For RKO Radio Pictures, Inc., she starred in the film with which she is most identified, King Kong (1933). After the success of King Kong, Wray appeared in more minor film roles and on television, leading to her final role in 1980. Description above from the Wikipedia article Fay Wray, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Fay Wray Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Fay Wray 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 Fay Wray's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 100% of Fay Wray'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 Thundering Landlords, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Fay Wray Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Fay Wray's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Fay Wray has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | King Kong: Monster and Myth | Self - Actress (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | RKO Production 601: The Making of “Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World” | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Universal Horror | Self - Interviewee | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Off the Menu: The Last Days of Chasen's | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Murder by Death | Door Bell (archive sound) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Hollywood Blue | (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Tammy and the Bachelor | Mrs. Brent | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Roaming Lady | Joyce Reid | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | White Lies | Joan Mitchell | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Come Out of the Pantry | Hilda Beech Howard | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Mills of the Gods | Jean Hastings | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Cheating Cheaters | Nan Brockton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Madame Spy | Marie Franck | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Master of Men | Kay Walling | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | The Big Brain | Cynthia Glennon | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Shanghai Madness | Wildeth Christie | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Ann Carver's Profession | Ann | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | King Kong | Ann Darrow | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Most Dangerous Game | Eve Trowbridge | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Unholy Garden | Camille de Jonghe | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Three Rogues | Lee Carleton | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Conquering Horde | Taisie Lockhart | Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | The Border Legion | Joan Randall | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Behind the Make-Up | Marie Gardoni | Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | The Honeymoon | Mitzi | Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | The Wedding March | Mitzi / Mitzerl Schrammell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | The First Kiss | Anna Lee | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | The Street of Sin | Elizabeth | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | The Legion of the Condemned | Christine Charteris | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | Spurs and Saddles | Mildred Orth | Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | A One Man Game | Roberta | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | Loco Luck | Molly Vernon | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | Lazy Lightning | Lila Rogers | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | The Show Cowpuncher | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | The Saddle Tramp | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | The Wild Horse Stampede | Jessie Hayden | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | Don't Shoot | Nancy Burton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | The Man in the Saddle | Pauline Stewart | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | Four Square Steve | Milly | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | Don Key (Son of Burro) | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | One Wild Time | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | A Lover's Oath | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | No Father to Guide Him | Beach House Cashier (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | Thundering Landlords | The Wife | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | In the Grease | School Girl | Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | Sure-Mike! | Salesgirl at Department Store | Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | Just a Good Guy | Girl Entering Taxi | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | Sweet Daddy | Lady in Car | Super Hit | Similar → |
Fay Wray - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Fay Wray?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Fay Wray is "Thundering Landlords" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Fay Wray acted in?
Fay Wray has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Fay Wray?
Other notable films include "Hollywood Blue", "The Legion of the Condemned", and "Three Rogues".