Pamela Payton-Wright - Actor Profile

Pamela Payton-Wright

Acting
Updated: May 09, 2026
13Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 1, 1941

Pamela Payton-Wright Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Pamela Payton-Wright reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 13 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Pamela Payton-Wright's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 38% of Pamela Payton-Wright'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 Look Homeward, Angel, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Pamela Payton-Wright Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Pamela Payton-Wright's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0
Look Homeward, Angel (1972) movie poster
★9.0

Look Homeward, Angel: The life of a young man growing up in a small town in the mountains of North Carolina during the early part of the 20th

Look Homeward, Angel

1972•Drama
★7.3
Saving Face (2004) movie poster
★7.3

Saving Face: A Chinese-American lesbian and her traditionalist mother are reluctant to go public with secret loves that clash against

Saving Face

2004•Comedy
★6.9
Going in Style (1979) movie poster
★6.9

Going in Style: Three kindly old men decide to light up the dimming twilight of their lives with a last blaze of glory – by sticking up

Going in Style

1979•Crime
★6.8
The Haunting of Rosalind (1973) movie poster
★6.8

The Haunting of Rosalind: Rosalind's romantic attraction for her brother's handsome guest, Arthur, takes a weird turn when he announces that he's

The Haunting of Rosalind

1973•Horror
★6.5
Resurrection (1980) movie poster
★6.5

Resurrection: The story of a woman who survives the car accident which kills her husband, but discovers that she has the power to heal

Resurrection

1980•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Pamela Payton-Wright has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2004 Saving Face Dr. Morgan Hit Similar →
1999 In Dreams Ethel Average Similar →
1993 Me and Veronica Agnes Flop Similar →
1990 The Freshman Liz Armstrong Average Similar →
1989 The Pilgrims of Plimoth - Flop Similar →
1987 Ironweed Mother Average Similar →
1986 My Little Girl Delly Bettinger Flop Similar →
1981 The Dark End of the Street Mary Ann Flop Similar →
1980 Resurrection Margaret Hit Similar →
1979 Going in Style Kathy Hit Similar →
1973 The Haunting of Rosalind Rosalind Hit Similar →
1972 Look Homeward, Angel Laura James Super Hit Similar →
1972 Corky Rhonda Average Similar →

Pamela Payton-Wright - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Pamela Payton-Wright?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Pamela Payton-Wright is "Look Homeward, Angel" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Pamela Payton-Wright acted in?

Pamela Payton-Wright has been featured in at least 13 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Pamela Payton-Wright?

Other notable films include "Saving Face", "Going in Style", and "The Haunting of Rosalind".

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