Pia Zadora
ActingAbout Pia Zadora
Pia Zadora (born May 4, 1954) is an American actress and singer. After working as a child actress on Broadway, in regional theater, and in the film Santa Claus Conquers the Martians (1964), she came to national attention in 1981 when, following her starring role in the highly criticized Butterfly, she won a Golden Globe Award as New Star of the Year. When her film career failed to take off, she became a singer of popular standards and made several successful albums backed by a symphonic orchestra; as a singer she earned a measure of respect from critics who had previously written her off as an actress. Description above from the Wikipedia article Pia Zadora, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Pia Zadora Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Pia Zadora reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 15 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Pia Zadora's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 27% of Pia Zadora'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 Fifty Shades of Erotica, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Pia Zadora Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Pia Zadora's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Pia Zadora has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Fifty Shades of Erotica | (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Celebrity Nude Revue: Easy 80's Volume 1 | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | National Lampoon's Favorite Deadly Sins | Pia Zadora | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult | Pia Zadora | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Night of 100 Stars III | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme | Little Miss Muffet | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Troop Beverly Hills | Pia Zadora | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Hairspray | Beatnik Chick | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Feel the Motion | Pia Zadora | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Voyage of the Rock Aliens | Dee Dee | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | The Lonely Lady | Jerilee Randall | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | Pajama Tops | Babette Latouche | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Fake-Out | Bobbie Warren | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Butterfly | Kady Tyler | Flop | Similar → |
| 1964 | Santa Claus Conquers the Martians | Girmar | Flop | Similar → |
Pia Zadora - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Pia Zadora?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Pia Zadora is "Fifty Shades of Erotica" with a rating of 7.0/10.
How many movies has Pia Zadora acted in?
Pia Zadora has been featured in at least 15 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Pia Zadora?
Other notable films include "Celebrity Nude Revue: Easy 80's Volume 1", "Hairspray", and "Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult".