Agnes Moorehead
ActingAbout Agnes Moorehead
Agnes Robertson Moorehead (December 6, 1900 – April 30, 1974) was an American actress. Although she began with the Mercury Theatre, appeared in more than seventy films beginning with Citizen Kane and on dozens of television shows during a career that spanned more than thirty years, Moorehead is most widely known to modern audiences for her role as the witch Endora in the series Bewitched. While rarely playing leads in films, Moorehead's skill at character development and range earned her one Emmy Award and two Golden Globe awards in addition to four Academy Award and six Emmy Award nominations. Moorehead's transition to television won acclaim for drama and comedy. She could play many different types, but often portrayed haughty, arrogant characters.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Agnes Moorehead reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Agnes Moorehead'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 60% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Agnes Moorehead remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Agnes Moorehead Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Agnes Moorehead's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Agnes Moorehead.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Say Hey, Willie Mays! | Self (archive video) | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration | Woman (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Frankenstein: The True Story | Mrs. Blair | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | That's Entertainment! | (archive footage) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Charlotte's Web | Goose (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Strange Monster of Strawberry Cove | Mrs. Pringle | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Marriage: Year One | Grandma Duden | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Magic Pear Tree | Chantelle | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Alice Through the Looking Glass | The Red Queen | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Hush... Hush, Sweet Charlotte | Velma Cruther | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Who's Minding the Store? | Mrs. Phoebe Tuttle | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | How the West Was Won | Rebecca Prescott | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Bachelor in Paradise | Judge Peterson | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | Twenty Plus Two | Mrs. Eleanor Delaney | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Pollyanna | Mrs. Snow | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Bat | Cornelia van Gorder | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Tempest | Vassilissa Mironova | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Raintree County | Ellen Shawnessy | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Operation Raintree | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Jeanne Eagels | Nellie Neilson | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | The True Story of Jesse James | Mrs. Samuel | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Pardners | Mrs. Matilda Kingsley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Revolt of Mamie Stover | Bertha Parchman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Swan | Queen Maria Dominika | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Left Hand of God | Beryl Sigman | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | All That Heaven Allows | Sara Warren | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Magnificent Obsession | Nancy Ashford | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Main Street to Broadway | Mildred Waterbury | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Scandal at Scourie | Sister Josephine | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Blazing Forest | Jessie Crain | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Blue Veil | Mrs. Palfrey | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Show Boat | Parthy Hawks | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Fourteen Hours | Christine Hill Cosick | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Caged | Ruth Benton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Great Sinner | Emma Getzel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Stratton Story | Ma Stratton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Johnny Belinda | Aggie MacDonald | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Station West | Mrs. Mary Caslon | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Lost Moment | Juliana Borderau | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Dark Passage | Madge Rapf | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Her Highness and the Bellboy | Countess Zoe | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Our Vines Have Tender Grapes | Bruna Jacobson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Tomorrow, the World! | Aunt Jessie Frame | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Seventh Cross | Madame Marelli | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Dragon Seed | Third Cousin's Wife | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Since You Went Away | Mrs. Emily Hawkins | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Jane Eyre | Mrs. Reed | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Journey into Fear | Mrs. Mathews | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Magnificent Ambersons | Fanny Minafer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Citizen Kane | Mary Kane | Super Hit | Similar → |
Agnes Moorehead - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Agnes Moorehead?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Agnes Moorehead is "The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Agnes Moorehead acted in?
Agnes Moorehead has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Agnes Moorehead?
Other notable films include "Citizen Kane", "Tomorrow, the World!", and "That's Entertainment!".