Yvonne De Carlo
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Yvonne De Carlo (September 1, 1922 – January 8, 2007) was a Canadian-born American actress of film and television. During her six-decade career, her most frequent appearances in film came in the 1940s and 1950s and included her best-known film roles, such as of Anna Marie in Salome Where She Danced (1945); Anna in Criss Cross (1949); Sephora the wife of Moses in The Ten Commandments (1956), starring Charlton Heston; and Amantha Starr in Band of Angels (1957) with Clark Gable. In the early 1960s, De Carlo accepted the offer to play Lily Munster for the CBS television series The Munsters, alongside Fred Gwynne and Al Lewis. Description above from the Wikipedia article Yvonne De Carlo, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Yvonne De Carlo Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Yvonne De Carlo reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Yvonne De Carlo's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 64% of Yvonne De Carlo'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 A Masterpiece of Murder, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Yvonne De Carlo Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Yvonne De Carlo's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Yvonne De Carlo has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Six by Sondheim | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Munsters: Family Portrait | Lily Munster | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Munsters: America's First Family of Fright | self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | The Making of The Ten Commandments | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Al Lewis: Forever Grandpa | Lily Munster (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | La Classe américaine | The Actor's Wife (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Seasons of the Heart | Older Martha (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Oscar | Aunt Rosa | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | A Masterpiece of Murder | Mrs. Murphy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Munsters' Revenge | Lily Munster | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Man with Bogart's Face | Teresa Anastas | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Gable: The King Remembered | Herself | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Mark of Zorro | Isabella Vega (as Yvonne DeCarlo) | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Power | Mrs. Sally Hallson | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Munster, Go Home! | Lily Munster | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Forbidden Temptations | Herself | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Law of the Lawless | Ellie Irish | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | McLintock! | Louise Warren | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Band of Angels | Amantha Starr | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Death of a Scoundrel | Bridget Kelly | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Ten Commandments | Sephora | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Raw Edge | Hannah Montgomery | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Contessa's Secret | La Castiglione - Virginia Oldoini | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Border River | Carmelita Carias | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Fort Algiers | Yvette | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Hurricane Smith | Luana Whitmore | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Scarlet Angel | Roxy McClanahan | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Silver City | Candace Surrency | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Tomahawk | Julie Madden | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Calamity Jane and Sam Bass | Calamity Jane | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Gal Who Took the West | Linda Marlowe | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Criss Cross | Anna | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Slave Girl | Francesca | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Brute Force | Gina Ferrara | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Song of Scheherazade | Cara de Talavera | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Bring on the Girls | Hat Check girl (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Practically Yours | Office Clerk (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Rainbow Island | Lona's Companion | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Story of Dr. Wassell | Native Girl (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | True to Life | Girl (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | The Deerslayer | Princess Wah-Tah | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | For Whom the Bell Tolls | Girl in Cafe (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | No Time for Love | Showgirl (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Salute for Three | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | The Crystal Ball | Secretary | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Rhythm Parade | Showgirl (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Road to Morocco | Dienerin (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | This Gun for Hire | Showgirl at Neptune Club (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Kink of the Campus | Kitty O'Hara | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | I Look at You | Herself | Super Hit | Similar → |
Yvonne De Carlo - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Yvonne De Carlo?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Yvonne De Carlo is "A Masterpiece of Murder" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Yvonne De Carlo acted in?
Yvonne De Carlo has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Yvonne De Carlo?
Other notable films include "Forbidden Temptations", "The Kink of the Campus", and "Salute for Three".