Justine Waddell

Acting

Freshness: Jan 13, 2026

16Total Films

7.9 Highest Rated

Born: Nov 4, 1975

Birth Place: Johannesburg, South Africa

About Justine Waddell

Justine Waddell is a South African-born actress known for her role as Tess Durbeyfield in the 1998 television adaptation of Thomas Hardy's Tess of the d'Urbervilles and for her role in the BBC television serial, Wives and Daughters. She has also appeared in various theatrical productions such as the 1997 London stage production of Anton Chekhov's Ivanov. Description above from the Wikipedia article Justine Waddell, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Justine Waddell reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 16 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Justine Waddell'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 31% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Justine Waddell remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Tess of the D'Urbervilles, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Justine Waddell Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Justine Waddell's career based on audience ratings.

★7.9

Tess of the D'Urbervilles (1998) movie poster

★7.9

Tess of the D'Urbervilles — Thomas Hardy's classic epic remains one of the most popular novels, this TV adaptation vividly depicts the powerful tale

Tess of the D'Urbervilles

1998•Drama

★7.6

★7.6

The Fall — In a hospital on the outskirts of 1920s Los Angeles, an injured stuntman begins to tell a fellow patient, a little girl

The Fall

2006•Adventure

★6.7

★6.7

Mansfield Park — Fanny Price is sent to live with her wealthy relatives, the Bertrams, where she is treated poorly by most except her cou

Mansfield Park

1999•Romance

★6.6

★6.6

The Moth — This 1940s drama presents a story of class conflict and its influence on romance. Robert Bradley leaves the shipyards to

The Moth

1997•Drama

★6.6

★6.6

The Woman In White — Based upon Wilkie Collins Victorian mystery, the gothic tale tells of a pair of half sisters whose lives end up caught i

The Woman In White

1997•Thriller

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Justine Waddell.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2011	Target	Zoe	Flop	Similar →
2011	The Real American: Joe McCarthy	Jean Kerr	Flop	Similar →
2011	Killing Bono	Danielle	Average	Similar →
2007	Thr3e	Jennifer Peters	Flop	Similar →
2006	The Fall	Nurse Evelyn / Sister Evelyn	Super Hit	Similar →
2005	Chaos	Det. Teddy Galloway	Average	Similar →
2004	The Mystery of Natalie Wood	Natalie Wood	Flop	Similar →
2002	The One and Only	Stevie	Flop	Similar →
2000	Dracula 2000	Mary Heller	Flop	Similar →
1999	Mansfield Park	Julia Bertram	Hit	Similar →
1999	Great Expectations	Estella	Average	Similar →
1998	The Misadventures of Margaret	Young Girl	Flop	Similar →
1998	Tess of the D'Urbervilles	Tess Durbeyfield	Super Hit	Similar →
1997	Anna Karenina	Countess Nordston	Average	Similar →
1997	The Moth	Millie Thorman	Hit	Similar →
1997	The Woman In White	Laura Fairlie	Hit	Similar →

Justine Waddell - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Justine Waddell?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Justine Waddell is "Tess of the D'Urbervilles" with a rating of 7.9/10.

How many movies has Justine Waddell acted in?

Justine Waddell has been featured in at least 16 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Justine Waddell?

Other notable films include "The Fall", "Mansfield Park", and "The Moth".