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Nancy O'Neil

Acting
Updated: May 09, 2026
16Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 25, 1911
Birth Place: Glebe, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Nancy O'Neil Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Nancy O'Neil reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 16 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Nancy O'Neil's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 69% of Nancy O'Neil'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 Brown Wallet, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Nancy O'Neil Movies Ranked

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

★9.0
The Brown Wallet (1936) movie poster
★9.0

The Brown Wallet: Publisher John Gillespie faces a financial crisis after his business partner skips town with all the firm's assets. Faci

The Brown Wallet

1936•Crime
★9.0
Educated Evans (1936) movie poster
★9.0

Educated Evans: Cockney racing tipster Evans (Miller) is asked by a nouveau riche and socially aspirant couple to train a racehorse they

Educated Evans

1936•Comedy
★8.0
Darts Are Trumps (1938) movie poster
★8.0

Darts Are Trumps: Steven Sims is a diamond merchant who bullies his kindly hard-working clerk and disappoints his expectations when he tak

Darts Are Trumps

1938•Comedy
★8.0
Brewster's Millions (1935) movie poster
★8.0

Brewster's Millions: Jack Brewster is a pennyless English lad who learns that he has inherited 6 million pounds sterling from a recently dece

Brewster's Millions

1935•Music
★8.0
Garrison Follies (1940) movie poster
★8.0

Garrison Follies: A comedy film directed by Maclean Rogers

Garrison Follies

1940•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Nancy O'Neil has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1962 Solo for Sparrow Miss Martin Flop Similar →
1953 The Titfield Thunderbolt Mrs. Blakeworth Hit Similar →
1945 A Soldier Comes Home - Flop Similar →
1943 Headline Molly Dean Hit Similar →
1940 Garrison Follies Sally Richards Super Hit Similar →
1938 Darts Are Trumps Mary Drake Super Hit Similar →
1937 East of Ludgate Hill Norah Applin Flop Similar →
1936 Educated Evans Mary Super Hit Similar →
1936 The Brown Wallet Eleanor Super Hit Similar →
1936 Twelve Good Men Ann Hit Similar →
1935 Hello, Sweetheart Helen Taylor Hit Similar →
1935 Brewster's Millions Cynthia Super Hit Similar →
1934 Something Always Happens Cynthia Hatch Hit Similar →
1934 The Secret of the Loch Angela Heggie Average Similar →
1934 Jack Ahoy Patricia Fraser Average Similar →
1934 The Medium Carol Hit Similar →

Nancy O'Neil - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Nancy O'Neil?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Nancy O'Neil is "The Brown Wallet" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Nancy O'Neil acted in?

Nancy O'Neil has been featured in at least 16 major films throughout their career.

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

Other notable films include "Educated Evans", "Darts Are Trumps", and "Brewster's Millions".

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