Charlayne Woodard
ActingAbout Charlayne Woodard
Charlaine "Charlayne" Woodard (born December 29, 1953) is an American playwright and actress. She is a two-time Obie Award winner as well as a Tony Award and Drama Desk nominee. Description above from the Wikipedia article Charlayne Woodard, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Charlayne Woodard reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 31 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Charlayne Woodard'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 19% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Charlayne Woodard remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Broadway's Lost Treasures II, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Charlayne Woodard Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Charlayne Woodard's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Charlayne Woodard.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | King Hamlet | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2020 | Pose-a-Thon for Pride | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | Glass | Mrs. Price | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Giving and Receiving | Helena St. Rogers | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Things Never Said | Charlotte | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Lackawanna Blues | Bill's Woman | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Broadway's Lost Treasures II | Performer (segment "Ain't Misbehavin'") | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | D.C. Sniper: 23 Days of Fear | Mildred Muhammad | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Sunshine State | Loretta | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Unbreakable | Elijah's Mother | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Million Dollar Hotel | Jean Swift | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Around the Fire | Kate | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Touched By Evil | Det. Duvall | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Crucible | Tituba | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Run for the Dream: The Gail Devers Story | Gail Devers | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Eye for an Eye | Angel Kosinsky | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Buffalo Girls | Doosie | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Babyfever | Eartha | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Angie | Floor Nurse | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Meteor Man | Janice Farrell | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | One Good Cop | Cheryl Clark | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | He Said, She Said | Cindy | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Twister | Lola | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Me and Him | Dancing Secretary | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | God Bless the Child | Chandra Watkins | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Crackers | Jasmine | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Hard Feelings | Winona Lockhart | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Ain't Misbehavin' | Performer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Hair | White Boys | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Cindy | Cindy | Flop | Similar → |
Charlayne Woodard - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Charlayne Woodard?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Charlayne Woodard is "Broadway's Lost Treasures II" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Charlayne Woodard acted in?
Charlayne Woodard has been featured in at least 31 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Charlayne Woodard?
Other notable films include "Ain't Misbehavin'", "Hair", and "Unbreakable".