Jo Perkins

Acting

9Total Films

7.3 Highest Rated

Born: Sep 6, 1938

Birth Place: Austin, Texas, USA

About Jo Perkins

Jo Perkins Bailey (9/6/1938-5/17/2021), known by her stage name Jo Perkins, was an actress from Houston, Texas, known for RoboCop 2 (1990), Revolution (2012) and Bernie (2011).

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Jo Perkins reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 9 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Jo Perkins's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 33% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Jo Perkins remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Adam, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Jo Perkins Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jo Perkins's career based on audience ratings.

★7.3

★7.3

Adam — Based on the true story that shocked the nation and led to vast changes in how law enforcement handled missing children

Adam

1983•Drama

★6.7

★6.7

Simple Men — Two diametrically opposite brothers set off on a journey to reunite with their estranged father but when their motorcycl

Simple Men

1992•Crime

★6.6

★6.6

Bernie — In small-town Texas, affable and popular mortician Bernie Tiede strikes up a friendship with Marjorie Nugent, a wealthy

Bernie

2012•Comedy

★6.0

★6.0

RoboCop 2 — After a successful deployment of the RoboCop Law Enforcement unit, OCP sees its goal of urban pacification come closer a

RoboCop 2

1990•Action

★5.9

★5.9

Two Step — Two Step is a fast-paced Texas thriller in which the lives of James, a directionless college dropout, and Webb, a career

Two Step

2015•Thriller

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jo Perkins.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2019	There You Are	-	Flop	Similar →
2015	Two Step	Grams	Average	Similar →
2012	Bernie	Townsperson	Hit	Similar →
1992	Simple Men	Nurse Otto	Hit	Similar →
1990	RoboCop 2	Angry Citizen	Average	Similar →
1986	Uphill All the Way	Mrs. Sudro	Flop	Similar →
1984	The Sky's No Limit	Dr. Elaine Carey	Flop	Similar →
1983	Adam	Sen. Paula Hawkins	Hit	Similar →
1981	Reborn	Make-Up Woman	Flop	Similar →

Jo Perkins - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jo Perkins?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jo Perkins is "Adam" with a rating of 7.3/10.

How many movies has Jo Perkins acted in?

Jo Perkins has been featured in at least 9 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jo Perkins?

Other notable films include "Simple Men", "Bernie", and "RoboCop 2".