Nina Foch
ActingAbout Nina Foch
Nina Foch (born Nina Consuelo Maud Fock; April 20, 1924 – December 5, 2008) was a Dutch American actress. After signing a contract with Columbia Pictures at age 19, Foch became a regular in the studio's horror pictures and films noir before establishing herself as a leading lady in the mid-1940s through the 1950s, often playing roles as cool, aloof sophisticates. Her career spanned six decades, consisting of over 50 feature films and over 100 television appearances.
Nina Foch Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Nina Foch reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Nina Foch's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 48% of Nina Foch'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 Sands of Time, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Nina Foch Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Nina Foch's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Nina Foch has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 'S Wonderful: Creating An American in Paris | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | The Making of The Ten Commandments | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Gene Kelly: Anatomy of a Dancer | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Pumpkin | Betsy Collander | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Family Blessings | Peg Miller | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Universal Horror | Self - Interviewee | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | It's My Party | Brandon's mother | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Alien Nation: Dark Horizon | Burak | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Morning Glory | Miss Beasly | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | The Sands of Time | Ellen Scott | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Skin Deep | Alex's Mother | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Natalie - A Tribute to a Very Special Lady | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Ebony, Ivory and Jade | Dr. Adela Teba | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Jennifer | Mrs. Calley | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Great Houdinis | Reverend Le Veyne | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Mahogany | Miss Evans | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Female Artillery | Amelia Craig | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Salty | Mrs. Penninger | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Scarecrow | Goody Rickby | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Gidget Grows Up | Bibi Crosby | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Prescription: Murder | Carol Flemming | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Theatre 62: Rebecca | Mrs. Danvers | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Spartacus | Helena Glabrus | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Cash McCall | Maude Kennard | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Ten Little Indians | Vera Claythorne | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Three Brave Men | Lt. Mary Jane McCoy | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Ten Commandments | Bithiah | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Illegal | Ellen Miles | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | You're Never Too Young | Gretchen Brendan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Executive Suite | Erica Martin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Fast Company | Mercedes Bellway | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Kill | Carrie Brown Huddleston | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Scaramouche | Marie Antoinette | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | An American in Paris | Milo Roberts | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Johnny Allegro | Glenda Chapman | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Undercover Man | Judith Warren | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Dark Past | Betty | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Guilt of Janet Ames | Susie Pearson | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Johnny O'Clock | Harriet Hobson | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Prison Ship | Anne Graham | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | My Name Is Julia Ross | Julia Ross | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | A Thousand and One Nights | Harem Girl | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | I Love a Mystery | Ellen Monk | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | A Song to Remember | Constantia | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | She's a Sweetheart | Jeanne | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Strange Affair | Frieda Brenner | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Shadows in the Night | Lois Garland | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Nine Girls | Alice Blake | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | The Return of the Vampire | Nicki Saunders | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Wagon Wheels West | Jan Colburn | Hit | Similar → |
Nina Foch - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Nina Foch?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Nina Foch is "The Sands of Time" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Nina Foch acted in?
Nina Foch has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Nina Foch?
Other notable films include "She's a Sweetheart", "Female Artillery", and "Theatre 62: Rebecca".