Pearl Bailey - Actor Profile

Pearl Bailey

Acting
Updated: May 10, 2026
25Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 29, 1918
Birth Place: Newport News, Virginia, USA

Pearl Bailey Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Pearl Bailey reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 25 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 44% of Pearl Bailey'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 Cindy Eller: A Modern Fairy Tale, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Pearl Bailey Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Pearl Bailey's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0
Cindy Eller: A Modern Fairy Tale (1985) movie poster
★9.0

Cindy Eller: A Modern Fairy Tale: A contemporary remake of "Cinderella"

Cindy Eller: A Modern Fairy Tale

1985
★9.0
Satan Claus (2010) movie poster
★9.0

Satan Claus: With the clock ticking and the body count rising, Homicide Detective Timothy Reynolds reluctantly volunteers to assist h

Satan Claus

2010•Action
★8.0
Tubby the Tuba (1975) movie poster
★8.0

Tubby the Tuba: When Tubby the Tuba sets out to find a melody all of his own, his journey results in this enchanting and exciting musica

Tubby the Tuba

1975•Family
★8.0
Carol Channing and Pearl Bailey: On Broadway (1969) movie poster
★8.0

Carol Channing and Pearl Bailey: On Broadway: "On Broadway" featured Carol Channing and Pearl Bailey, both red hot after their respective runs in the smash hit "Hello

Carol Channing and Pearl Bailey: On Broadway

1969•Music
★8.0
Passing the Baton: The Making of The Fox and the Hound (2003) movie poster
★8.0

Passing the Baton: The Making of The Fox and the Hound: A look at the making of the classic 1981 Disney film that saw the transition from Disney's Nine Old Men to the new guard

Passing the Baton: The Making of The Fox and the Hound

2003•Documentary

Full Filmography

Every movie Pearl Bailey has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2014 Bing Crosby: Rediscovered Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2010 Satan Claus Animal Super Hit Similar →
2004 The World of Nat King Cole Self Flop Similar →
2004 TV in Black: The First Fifty Years Self (archive footage) Average Similar →
2003 Passing the Baton: The Making of The Fox and the Hound Self Super Hit Similar →
2003 Great Broadway Musical Moments from the Ed Sullivan Show Self Flop Similar →
2002 The Ultimate Collection Starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 60s and 70s - Flop Similar →
1989 Peter Gunn Mother Flop Similar →
1985 Cindy Eller: A Modern Fairy Tale Martha Dermody Super Hit Similar →
1982 The Member of the Wedding Bernice Sadie Brown Flop Similar →
1982 Night of 100 Stars Self Hit Similar →
1981 The Fox and the Hound Big Mama (voice) Hit Similar →
1981 Disney Animation: The Illusion of Life Self Flop Similar →
1976 Norman... Is That You? Beatrice Chambers Flop Similar →
1975 Tubby the Tuba Mrs. Elephant (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1974 One More Time Self Flop Similar →
1970 The Landlord Marge Average Similar →
1969 Carol Channing and Pearl Bailey: On Broadway Self Super Hit Similar →
1960 All the Fine Young Cannibals Ruby Average Similar →
1959 Porgy and Bess Maria Average Similar →
1958 St. Louis Blues Aunt Hagar Super Hit Similar →
1956 That Certain Feeling Gussie Average Similar →
1954 Carmen Jones Frankie Average Similar →
1948 Isn't It Romantic? Addie Super Hit Similar →
1947 Variety Girl Pearl Bailey Hit Similar →

Pearl Bailey - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Pearl Bailey?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Pearl Bailey is "Cindy Eller: A Modern Fairy Tale" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Pearl Bailey acted in?

Pearl Bailey has been featured in at least 25 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Pearl Bailey?

Other notable films include "Satan Claus", "Tubby the Tuba", and "Carol Channing and Pearl Bailey: On Broadway".

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