Barbara Stanwyck
ActingAbout Barbara Stanwyck
Barbara Stanwyck (July 16, 1907 – January 20, 1990) was an American actress. A film and television star, she was known during her 60-year career as a consummate and versatile professional with a strong screen presence and was a favorite of directors including Cecil B. DeMille, Fritz Lang and Frank Capra. After a short stint as a stage actress, she made 85 films in 38 years in Hollywood, before turning to television. Stanwyck was nominated for the Academy Award four times, and won three Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe. She was the recipient of honorary lifetime awards from the Motion Picture Academy, the Film Society of Lincoln Center, the Golden Globes, the Los Angeles Film Critics Association, and the Screen Actors Guild, has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and is ranked as the eleventh greatest female star of all time by the American Film Institute.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Barbara Stanwyck reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Barbara Stanwyck'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 96% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Barbara Stanwyck remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Showbiz Goes to War, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Barbara Stanwyck Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Barbara Stanwyck's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Barbara Stanwyck.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Citizen Jane Fonda | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Warner at War | (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Complicated Women | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Barbara Stanwyck: Straight Down The Line | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Showbiz Goes to War | (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid | (in "Sorry - Wrong Number") (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | This Is Elvis | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Night Walker | Irene Trent | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Walk on the Wild Side | Jo Courtney | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Forty Guns | Jessica Drummond | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Trooper Hook | Cora Sutliff | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | There's Always Tomorrow | Norma Miller Vale | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Violent Men | Martha Wilkison | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Executive Suite | Julia O. Tredway | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | All I Desire | Naomi Murdoch | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Titanic | Julia Sturges | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Jeopardy | Helen Stilwin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Clash by Night | Mae Doyle D'Amato | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Man with a Cloak | Lorna Bounty | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Furies | Vance Jeffords | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | No Man of Her Own | Helen Ferguson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | East Side, West Side | Jessie Bourne | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | The File on Thelma Jordon | Thelma Jordon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Sorry, Wrong Number | Leona Cotterell Stevenson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Two Mrs. Carrolls | Sally Morton Carroll | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | California | Lily Bishop | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Strange Love of Martha Ivers | Martha Ivers | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | My Reputation | Jessica Drummond | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Christmas in Connecticut | Elizabeth Lane | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Breakdowns of 1944 | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Hollywood Canteen | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Double Indemnity | Phyllis Dietrichson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Flesh and Fantasy | Joan Stanley (segment 3) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Gay Sisters | Fiona Gaylord | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Ball of Fire | Sugarpuss O’Shea | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Meet John Doe | Ann Mitchell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Lady Eve | Jean Harrington | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Remember the Night | Lee Leander/Anna Rose Malone | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Union Pacific | Mollie Monahan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Hollywood Goes to Town | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Always Goodbye | Margot Weston | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Stella Dallas | Stella Dallas | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | This Is My Affair | Lil Duryea | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Baby Face | Lily Powers | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Purchase Price | Joan Gordon Gilson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Shopworn | Kitty Lane | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Forbidden | Lulu Smith | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Miracle Woman | Florence Fallon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Night Nurse | Lora Hart | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Ten Cents a Dance | Barbara O'Neill | Hit | Similar → |
Barbara Stanwyck - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Barbara Stanwyck?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Barbara Stanwyck is "Showbiz Goes to War" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Barbara Stanwyck acted in?
Barbara Stanwyck has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Barbara Stanwyck?
Other notable films include "Double Indemnity", "Citizen Jane Fonda", and "Barbara Stanwyck: Straight Down The Line".