Shirley Verrett - Actor Profile

Shirley Verrett

Acting
Updated: May 12, 2026
10Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: May 31, 1931
Birth Place: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Shirley Verrett Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Shirley Verrett reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 10 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 80% of Shirley Verrett'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 Bernstein in Vienna: Beethoven, The Ninth Symphony, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Shirley Verrett Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Shirley Verrett's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Bernstein in Vienna: Beethoven, The Ninth Symphony (1970) movie poster
★10.0

Bernstein in Vienna: Beethoven, The Ninth Symphony: To play Beethoven's music is to give oneself over completely to the child-spirit which lived in that grim, awkward, viol

Bernstein in Vienna: Beethoven, The Ninth Symphony

1970•Music
★9.0
Macbeth (1987) movie poster
★9.0

Macbeth: This production of Giuseppi Verdi's opera based on Macbeth, the famed play by William Shakespeare, is a musical succès d

Macbeth

1987
★9.0
Beethoven's Birthday: A Celebration in Vienna with Leonard Bernstein (1970) movie poster
★9.0

Beethoven's Birthday: A Celebration in Vienna with Leonard Bernstein: In this documentary portrait prepared for the anniversary of Ludwig Van Beethoven's 200th birthday, Leonard Bernstein il

Beethoven's Birthday: A Celebration in Vienna with Leonard Bernstein

1970•Documentary
★8.5
Samson et Dalila (1981) movie poster
★8.5

Samson et Dalila: While the rest of the Hebrews bewail their fate, Samson alone trusts in God's promise of liberty. Abimelech, the Philist

Samson et Dalila

1981•Music
★8.3
Broadway's Lost Treasures II (2004) movie poster
★8.3

Broadway's Lost Treasures II: The annual Tony Award broadcast provides the only filmed record of Broadway's best for audiences to experience as if the

Broadway's Lost Treasures II

2004•Music

Full Filmography

Every movie Shirley Verrett has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2004 Broadway's Lost Treasures II Nettie Fowler (segment "Carousel") Super Hit Similar →
1990 Maggio musicale Marvin Hit Similar →
1988 Meyerbeer: L'Africaine Sélika Super Hit Similar →
1987 Macbeth Lady Macbeth Super Hit Similar →
1987 Verdi Macbeth Chailly Lady Macbeth Flop Similar →
1981 Samson et Dalila Dalila Super Hit Similar →
1979 Macbeth Lady Macbeth Flop Similar →
1978 Tosca Floria Tosca Hit Similar →
1970 Beethoven's Birthday: A Celebration in Vienna with Leonard Bernstein Self Super Hit Similar →
1970 Bernstein in Vienna: Beethoven, The Ninth Symphony Self / Mezzo-Soprano Super Hit Similar →

Shirley Verrett - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Shirley Verrett?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Shirley Verrett is "Bernstein in Vienna: Beethoven, The Ninth Symphony" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Shirley Verrett acted in?

Shirley Verrett has been featured in at least 10 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Shirley Verrett?

Other notable films include "Macbeth", "Beethoven's Birthday: A Celebration in Vienna with Leonard Bernstein", and "Samson et Dalila".

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