Jeannie Bell - Actor Profile

Jeannie Bell

Acting
Updated: May 09, 2026
15Total Films
7.1 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 23, 1944
Birth Place: Saint Louis, Missouri, USA

About Jeannie Bell

Born Annie Lee Morgan in St. Louis, Missouri, Jeannie is a former Playboy Playmate of the Month (October 1969) and was only the second African American woman to feature in this role. She also became the first-ever African American to actually grace the magazine's cover of their January 1970 issue. Bell later had a career as an actress in movies, most prominently in TNT Jackson (1975), in which she played the title character, and supporting roles in Mean Streets and The Klansman, as well as occasional TV appearances. She retired from show business for good after a second pictorial in Playboy in 1979 and, in 1986, married multi-millionaire businessman Gary Judis after 8 years of courtship. The two have one son.

Jeannie Bell Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Jeannie Bell reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 15 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Jeannie Bell's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 7% of Jeannie Bell'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 Mean Streets, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Jeannie Bell Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jeannie Bell's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Jeannie Bell has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1992 Bloodfist III: Forced to Fight (archive footage) Flop Similar →
1977 The Choirboys Fanny Forbes Average Similar →
1977 Casanova & Co. Fatme Flop Similar →
1976 The Muthers Kelly Flop Similar →
1976 Disco 9000 Karen (as Jeanie Bell) Flop Similar →
1974 The Klansman Mary Anne Average Similar →
1974 Black Is Beautiful Joyce Average Similar →
1974 Three the Hard Way Polly Average Similar →
1974 TNT Jackson Diana 'T.N.T.' Jackson (as Jeanne Bell) Flop Similar →
1974 Policewomen Pam Flop Similar →
1973 Mean Streets Diane Hit Similar →
1973 Cleopatra Jones Terry (uncredited) Average Similar →
1972 Black Gunn Lisa Average Similar →
1972 Trouble Man Leona Average Similar →
1972 Melinda Jean Flop Similar →

Jeannie Bell - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jeannie Bell?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jeannie Bell is "Mean Streets" with a rating of 7.1/10.

How many movies has Jeannie Bell acted in?

Jeannie Bell has been featured in at least 15 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jeannie Bell?

Other notable films include "Three the Hard Way", "Trouble Man", and "Black Gunn".

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