Louise Latham - Actor Profile

Louise Latham

Acting
Updated: May 12, 2026
41Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 23, 1922
Birth Place: Hamilton, Texas, USA

About Louise Latham

Was an American actress, perhaps best known for her portrayal of Bernice Edgar in Alfred Hitchcock's film Marnie (1964). Most of her work has been on television, including appearances on The Alfred Hitchcock Hour, Perry Mason, Bonanza, Gunsmoke, Hawaii Five-O, Murder, She Wrote, Designing Women (as Perky, the mother of Julia and Suzanne Sugarbaker), and The X-Files. Latham was also the first person to learn the real circumstances of Dr Richard Kimble's wife's death in the final episode of The Fugitive (1967). She has also appeared in the films Mass Appeal (1984) and Love Field (1992). Latham's Broadway theatre credits include a 1956 revival of Major Barbara, Invitation to a March (1960), and Isle of Children (1962). Description above from the Wikipedia article  Louise Latham, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Louise Latham Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Louise Latham reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 41 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 49% of Louise Latham'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 The Harness, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Louise Latham Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Louise Latham's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Louise Latham has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2000 The Trouble with 'Marnie' Self Super Hit Similar →
1996 Mary & Tim Forbsie Hit Similar →
1992 Love Field Mrs. Enright Average Similar →
1991 Paradise Catherine Reston Lee Average Similar →
1991 Crazy From the Heart Mae Esther Flop Similar →
1991 The Haunted Mary Average Similar →
1989 Settle the Score Helen Whately Flop Similar →
1987 Stillwatch Lila Thatcher Hit Similar →
1985 Tough Love Mrs. Griffin (uncredited) Average Similar →
1985 Love Lives On Nana Super Hit Similar →
1984 Mass Appeal Margaret Average Similar →
1984 The Philadelphia Experiment Pamela Average Similar →
1984 Obsessive Love Mrs. Foster Flop Similar →
1982 Lois Gibbs and the Love Canal Pat Kinsman Hit Similar →
1982 Pray TV Charlotte Oakes Super Hit Similar →
1981 Thin Ice Mrs. McCormick Super Hit Similar →
1980 The Ghosts of Buxley Hall Bettina Buxley Hit Similar →
1979 Amateur Night at the Dixie Bar and Grill Fanny Average Similar →
1977 The Ghost of Cypress Swamp Ma Landers Hit Similar →
1977 Stonestreet: Who Killed the Centerfold Model? Mrs. Schroeder Super Hit Similar →
1976 Territorial Men Martha Higgins Flop Similar →
1976 The Eccentricities of a Nightingale Mrs. Winemiller Super Hit Similar →
1975 92 in the Shade Mrs. Skelton Average Similar →
1975 Shell Game Constance Margolin Flop Similar →
1974 Winter Kill Doris Hit Similar →
1974 The Sugarland Express Mrs. Looby Hit Similar →
1974 The Book of Murder Anne Flop Similar →
1974 Tell Me Where It Hurts Louise Flop Similar →
1973 Dying Room Only Vi Hit Similar →
1973 White Lightning Martha Culpepper Average Similar →
1973 Savage Marian Stern Average Similar →
1971 The Harness Emma Randall Super Hit Similar →
1971 Sweet, Sweet Rachel Lillian Piper Hit Similar →
1971 The Priest Killer Martha Gordon Flop Similar →
1971 Making It Mrs. Wilson Flop Similar →
1970 Adam at Six A.M. Mrs. Hopper Flop Similar →
1969 The Young Lawyers Maria Cannon Super Hit Similar →
1969 Hail, Hero! Miss Mirabel Hit Similar →
1968 Firecreek Dulcie (midwife) Average Similar →
1967 Johnny Belinda Mrs. McKee Super Hit Similar →
1964 Marnie Bernice Edgar Hit Similar →

Louise Latham - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Louise Latham?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Louise Latham is "The Harness" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Louise Latham acted in?

Louise Latham has been featured in at least 41 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Louise Latham?

Other notable films include "The Young Lawyers", "Thin Ice", and "Stonestreet: Who Killed the Centerfold Model?".

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