Barbara Lawrence

Acting

Freshness: Jan 22, 2026

22Total Films

8.0 Highest Rated

Born: Feb 24, 1930

Birth Place: Carnegie, Oklahoma, USA

About Barbara Lawrence

Barbara Jo Lawrence (February 24, 1930 – November 13, 2013) was an American model, actress, and real estate agent.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Barbara Lawrence reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 22 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Barbara Lawrence'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 45% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Barbara Lawrence remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Mother Is a Freshman, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Barbara Lawrence Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Barbara Lawrence's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0

Mother Is a Freshman (1949) movie poster

★8.0

Mother Is a Freshman: Widow Abby Abbott is having serious money problems and has to dip into the family trust in order to pay for her daughter

Mother Is a Freshman

1949•Comedy

★7.2

★7.2

Thieves' Highway: Nick Garcos comes back from his tour of duty in World War II planning to settle down with his girlfriend, Polly Faber. H

Thieves' Highway

1949•Drama

★7.2

★7.2

Unfaithfully Yours: Before he left for a brief European visit, symphony conductor Sir Alfred De Carter casually asked his staid brother-in-l

Unfaithfully Yours

1948•Comedy

★7.2

A Letter to Three Wives (1948) movie poster

★7.2

A Letter to Three Wives: A letter is addressed to three wives from their 'best friend', announcing that she's running away with one of their husb

A Letter to Three Wives

1948•Romance

★7.2

★7.2

The Star: Actress Margaret Elliot is well past her prime but refuses to retire from the acting business. Despite entreaties from b

The Star

1952•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Barbara Lawrence.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1957	Man in the Shadow	Helen Sadler	Hit	Similar →
1957	Joe Dakota	Myrna Weaver	Average	Similar →
1957	Kronos	Vera Hunter	Average	Similar →
1955	Man with the Gun	Ann Wakefield	Average	Similar →
1955	Oklahoma!	Gertie	Hit	Similar →
1954	Her Twelve Men	Barbara Dunning	Average	Similar →
1954	Jesse James vs. the Daltons	Kate Manning	Average	Similar →
1953	Paris Model	Marta Jensen	Flop	Similar →
1953	Arena	Sylvia Lorgan	Flop	Similar →
1952	The Star	Barbara Lawrence	Hit	Similar →
1952	Here Come the Nelsons	Barbara Schutzendorf	Average	Similar →
1951	Two Tickets to Broadway	S.F. (Foxy) Rogers	Flop	Similar →
1950	Peggy	Susan Brookfield	Flop	Similar →
1949	Thieves' Highway	Polly Faber	Hit	Similar →
1949	Mother Is a Freshman	Louise Sharpe	Super Hit	Similar →
1948	Unfaithfully Yours	Barbara Henshler	Hit	Similar →
1948	A Letter to Three Wives	Georgiana 'Babe' Finney	Hit	Similar →
1948	The Street with No Name	Judy Stiles	Average	Similar →
1948	Give My Regards to Broadway	June Norwick	Hit	Similar →
1948	You Were Meant for Me	Louise Crane	Average	Similar →
1947	Captain from Castile	Luisa De Carvajal	Hit	Similar →
1946	Margie	Marybelle Tenor	Hit	Similar →

Barbara Lawrence - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Barbara Lawrence?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Barbara Lawrence is "Mother Is a Freshman" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Barbara Lawrence acted in?

Barbara Lawrence has been featured in at least 22 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Barbara Lawrence?

Other notable films include "Thieves' Highway", "Unfaithfully Yours", and "A Letter to Three Wives".