Nance O'Neil - Actor Profile

Nance O'Neil

Acting
29Total Films
6.1 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 6, 1874
Birth Place: Oakland, California, USA

About Nance O'Neil

Nance O'Neil, born Gertrude Lamson, was an American stage and screen actress. When she decided to become an actress, her religious father, George Lamson, an auctioneer, denounced his daughter in church for going on the stage and asked the congregation to pray for her. O'Neil's first performance in a professional production was in the role of a nun in Sarah at the Alcazar Theatre in San Francisco on October 16, 1893. At the height of her career, she was promoted on theatre bills and in period trade publications and newspapers as the "American Sarah Bernhardt".

Best Nance O'Neil Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Nance O'Neil's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Nance O'Neil.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1939 A Criminal at Large Lady Lebanon Flop Similar →
1932 False Faces Mrs. Finn Flop Similar →
1932 Westward Passage Mrs. von Stael (uncredited) Average Similar →
1931 Secret Service Mrs. Varney Average Similar →
1931 Their Mad Moment Grand Mere Flop Similar →
1931 A Woman of Experience Countess Runyi Flop Similar →
1931 Transgression Honora 'Nora' Maury Flop Similar →
1931 The Good Bad Girl Mrs. Henderson Average Similar →
1931 Resurrection Princess Marya Average Similar →
1931 Cimarron Felice Venable Average Similar →
1931 The Royal Bed Martha, the Queen Flop Similar →
1930 The Eyes of the World Myra Willard Flop Similar →
1930 Call of the Flesh Mother Superior Flop Similar →
1930 The Florodora Girl Mrs. Vibart Flop Similar →
1930 The Lady of Scandal Lady Trench Flop Similar →
1930 Ladies of Leisure Mrs. Strong Average Similar →
1930 The Rogue Song Princess Alexandra Average Similar →
1929 His Glorious Night Eugenie Flop Similar →
1918 The Fall of the Romanoffs Czarina Alexandra Flop Similar →
1917 Hedda Gabler - Flop Similar →
1917 Mrs. Balfame Mrs. Balfame Flop Similar →
1917 The Seventh Sin Alma Flop Similar →
1917 Seven Deadly Sins: Greed - Flop Similar →
1916 The Iron Woman Sarah Maitland Flop Similar →
1916 The Toilers Jane Brett Flop Similar →
1916 The Witch Zora Fernandez Flop Similar →
1915 Princess Romanoff Princess Fedora Romanoff Flop Similar →
1915 Kreutzer Sonata Miriam Friedlander Flop Similar →
1913 The Count of Monte Cristo Mercedes Flop Similar →

Nance O'Neil - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Nance O'Neil?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Nance O'Neil is "Ladies of Leisure" with a rating of 6.1/10.

How many movies has Nance O'Neil acted in?

Nance O'Neil has been featured in at least 29 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Nance O'Neil?

Other notable films include "Secret Service", "Resurrection", and "The Rogue Song".