Samantha Eggar
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Victoria Louise Samantha Marie Elizabeth Therese Eggar (March 5, 1939 — October 15, 2025) was an Oscar nominated English film, television and voice actress who appeared in Doctor Dolittle.
Samantha Eggar Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Samantha Eggar 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 Samantha Eggar's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 30% of Samantha Eggar'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 Siegfried and Roy: Masters of the Impossible, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Samantha Eggar Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Samantha Eggar's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Samantha Eggar has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Birth Pains | herself | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Disney Heroes Volume 1 | Hera (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | The American Nightmare | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | The Astronaut's Wife | Dr. Patraba | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Loss of Faith | Insp. Strong | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Hercules | Hera (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Everything to Gain | Diana Keswick | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Siegfried and Roy: Masters of the Impossible | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Corwin | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Phantom | Lily Palmer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | The Magic Flute | Queen of the Night | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | A Case for Murder | Ellen Denvers | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Round Numbers | Anne | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Dark Horse | Mrs.Curtis | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | P.J. Sparkles | Mrs. O'Mally / Crown (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Ragin Cajun | Dr. May | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | A Ghost in Monte Carlo | Jeanne | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Davy Crockett: Rainbow in the Thunder | Ory Palmer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Love Among Thieves | Solange | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Curtains | Samantha Sherwood | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Hot Touch | Samantha O'Brien | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Demonoid | Jennifer Baines | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Exterminator | Dr. Megan Stewart | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Brood | Nola Carveth | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Ziegfeld: The Man and His Women | Billie Burke | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Biggest Battle | Annelise Ackermann | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | Unknown Powers | Hostess | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Uncanny | Edina Hamilton (segment "Hollywood 1936") | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Welcome to Blood City | Katherine | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Why Shoot the Teacher? | Alice Field | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Seven-Per-Cent Solution | Mary Morstan Watson | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Killer Who Wouldn't Die | Anne Roland | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Hemingway Play | Glynis | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Legendary Curse of the Hope Diamond | Evalyn Walsh McLean | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | All the Kind Strangers | Carol Ann | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Double Indemnity | Phyllis Dietrickson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | A Name for Evil | Joanna Blake | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Dead Are Alive | Myra Shelton | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Light at the Edge of the World | Arabella | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Lady in the Car with Glasses and a Gun | Danielle Lang, dit : Dany | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Walking Stick | Deborah Dainton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Molly Maguires | Mary Raines | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | Doctor Dolittle | Emma Fairfax | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Walk Don't Run | Christine Easton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Return from the Ashes | Fabienne Wolf | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Collector | Miranda Grey | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Psyche 59 | Robin | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Dr. Crippen | Ethel Le Neve | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Doctor in Distress | Delia Mallory | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Wild and the Willing | Josie Stevens | Average | Similar → |
Samantha Eggar - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Samantha Eggar?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Samantha Eggar is "Siegfried and Roy: Masters of the Impossible" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Samantha Eggar acted in?
Samantha Eggar has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Samantha Eggar?
Other notable films include "Everything to Gain", "Corwin", and "Disney Heroes Volume 1".