Carolyn Jones
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Carolyn Jones (April 28, 1930 – August 3, 1983) was an American film and television actress. She began her career in the early 1950s and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for The Bachelor Party (1957) and a Golden Globe Award as one of the most promising actresses of 1959. In 1964 she began playing the role of Morticia Addams in the television series The Addams Family.
Best Carolyn Jones Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Carolyn Jones's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Carolyn Jones.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | The Addams Family Album | Morticia Addams (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Creepy Classics | Theodora 'Teddy' Belicec - (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Midnight Lace | Bernadette Chance | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Good Luck, Miss Wyckoff | Beth | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Halloween with the New Addams Family | Morticia Addams/Ophelia Frump | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | A Good Human Story | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Little Ladies of the Night | Marilyn Atkins | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Eaten Alive | Miss Hattie | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | Demon and the Mummy | Registrar | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Scooby-Doo Meets The Addams Family | Morticia Addams (Voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Color Me Dead | Paula Gibson | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | Heaven with a Gun | Madge McCloud | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | Mondo Hollywood | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | A Ticklish Affair | Tandy Martin | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | How the West Was Won | Julie Rawlings | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Sail a Crooked Ship | Virginia | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | Who Killed Julie Greer? | Julie Greer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | Ice Palace | Bridie Ballantyne | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Career | Shirley Drake | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | A Hole in the Head | Shirl | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Last Train from Gun Hill | Linda, Craig's Girl | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Man in the Net | Linda Hamilton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | King Creole | Ronnie | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Marjorie Morningstar | Marsha Zelenko | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Baby Face Nelson | Sue Nelson | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Johnny Trouble | Julie Horton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Bachelor Party | The Existentialist | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Opposite Sex | Pat | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Man Who Knew Too Much | Cindy Fontaine | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Invasion of the Body Snatchers | Theodora 'Teddy' Belicec | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Tender Trap | Helen | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Seven Year Itch | Miss Finch | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Désirée | Mme. Tallien | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Three Hours to Kill | Polly | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | Shield for Murder | Beth, Girl at Bar | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Saracen Blade | Elaine of Siniscola | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | Make Haste to Live | Mary Rose | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Geraldine | Kitty | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Big Heat | Doris | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | House of Wax | Cathy Gray | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | The War of the Worlds | Blonde Party Guest (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Off Limits | Deborah | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Road to Bali | Eunice (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Turning Point | Lilian Smith (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
Carolyn Jones - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Carolyn Jones?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Carolyn Jones is "Scooby-Doo Meets The Addams Family" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Carolyn Jones acted in?
Carolyn Jones has been featured in at least 44 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Carolyn Jones?
Other notable films include "The Big Heat", "The Man Who Knew Too Much", and "Invasion of the Body Snatchers".