What is Toto Bissainthe's latest movie?

Toto Bissainthe's most recent film is "The Man by the Shore" (1993).

Is Toto Bissainthe a good actor?

Toto Bissainthe has an average audience rating of 5.9/10 across 6 films on movieMx, with standout performances in Haitian Corner, Black Girl, Checkerboard.

Toto Bissainthe

Q: What is the best movie of Toto Bissainthe?

According to audience ratings on movieMx, the best movie starring Toto Bissainthe is "Haitian Corner" with a rating of 8.4/10.

Q: How many movies has Toto Bissainthe acted in?

Toto Bissainthe has been featured in at least 6 major films. Their complete ranked filmography is listed on this page.

Acting

Updated: May 15, 2026

6Total Films

8.4 Highest Rated

Born: Apr 2, 1934

Birth Place: Cap-Haïtien, Haïti

About Toto Bissainthe

Toto Bissainthe was a Haitian actress and singer known for her innovative blend of traditional Vodou and rural themes and music with contemporary lyricism and arrangements. Born in Cap-Haïtien in 1934, she left Haiti at an early age to pursue her acting studies abroad.

Toto Bissainthe Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Toto Bissainthe reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 6 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 67% of Toto Bissainthe'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 Haitian Corner, which stands out as a key performance.

Best Toto Bissainthe Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Toto Bissainthe's career based on audience ratings.

★8.4

★8.4

Haitian Corner: A poet from Haiti flees to America after being imprisoned in his native country. Recovering from the experience, he begi

Haitian Corner

1988•Drama

★7.2

★7.2

Black Girl: Eager to find a better life abroad, a Senegalese woman becomes a mere governess to a family in southern France, sufferin

Black Girl

1966•Drama

★7.0

★7.0

Checkerboard: In a small Gallic village, tourists are regaled by street entertainers and brash prostitutes. One of the tourists, a bla

Checkerboard

1959•Drama

★6.5

West Indies: The Fugitive Slaves of Liberty (1979) movie poster

★6.5

West Indies: The Fugitive Slaves of Liberty: Aboard a giant slave ship in an abandoned Citroën factory, the history of the West Indies is traced through several cent

West Indies: The Fugitive Slaves of Liberty

1979•Music

★6.0

The Man by the Shore (1993) movie poster

★6.0

The Man by the Shore: Early 1960s Haiti during 'Papa Doc' Duvalier's dictatorship seen through the eyes of a young girl whose family has suffe

The Man by the Shore

1993•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Toto Bissainthe has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1993	The Man by the Shore	Camille	Average	Similar →
1988	Haitian Corner	Mother	Super Hit	Similar →
1984	Toto Bissainthe	Self	Flop	Similar →
1979	West Indies: The Fugitive Slaves of Liberty	Soeur Marie Joseph de Cluny	Hit	Similar →
1966	Black Girl	Diouana (voice)	Hit	Similar →
1959	Checkerboard	Bessie Vance	Hit	Similar →

Toto Bissainthe - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Toto Bissainthe?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Toto Bissainthe is "Haitian Corner" with a rating of 8.4/10.

How many movies has Toto Bissainthe acted in?

Toto Bissainthe has been featured in at least 6 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Toto Bissainthe?

Other notable films include "Black Girl", "Checkerboard", and "West Indies: The Fugitive Slaves of Liberty".