Dina Merrill
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Dina Merrill (born Nedenia Marjorie Hutton; December 29, 1923 – May 22, 2017) was an American actress, heiress, socialite, businesswoman, and philanthropist. Description above from the Wikipedia article Dina Merrill, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Dina Merrill reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 49 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Dina Merrill'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 18% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Dina Merrill remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Tenth Month, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Dina Merrill Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Dina Merrill's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Dina Merrill.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Shade | Dina | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Glow | Phoebe Janusz | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Magnificent Ambersons | Mrs. Johnson | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | The Other Sister | Pucky (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Mighty Joe Young | Society Woman | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | A Chance of Snow | Merilee Parker | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Milk & Money | Ellen, David's Mother | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Open Season | Doris Hays-Britton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | The Point of Betrayal | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Suture | Alice Jameson | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Not in My Family | Clair Worth | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | The Player | Celia | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | True Colors | Joan Stiles | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Fear | Catherine Tarr | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Night of 100 Stars III | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Turn Back the Clock | Maureen Dowd | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Caddyshack II | Cynthia Young | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Twisted | Nell Kempler | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Hot Pursuit | Estelle Modrian | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | Anna to the Infinite Power | Sarah | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | The Brass Ring | Mother | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Night of 100 Stars | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Just Tell Me What You Want | Connie Herschel | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Tenth Month | Cele | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | A Wedding | Antoinette Goddard | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Greatest | Velvet Green | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Kingston | Helen Martinson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Meal | Kelly | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Throw Out the Anchor | Lindy Baker | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | Running Wild | Whit Colby | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Letters | Penelope Parkington | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Family Flight | Florence Carlyle | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | Mr. and Mrs. Bo Jo Jones | Mrs. Greher | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Walking Major | Kelly Allen | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Lonely Profession | Beatrice Savarona | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | Seven in Darkness | Emily Garth | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Sunshine Patriot | Brancie Hagen | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | I'll Take Sweden | Karin Granstedt | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Courtship of Eddie's Father | Rita Behrens | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | Westinghouse Presents: The Dispossessed | Annette DeGrande | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | Twenty Plus Two | Nicki Kovacs | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Young Savages | Karin Bell | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Sundowners | Jean Halstead | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | BUtterfield 8 | Emily Liggett | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Operation Petticoat | 2nd Lieutenant Barbara Duran | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | What Makes Sammy Run? | Laurette Harrington | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Don't Give Up the Ship | Ens. Rita J. Benson | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | A Nice Little Bank That Should Be Robbed | Margie Solitaire | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | Desk Set | Sylvia Blair | Hit | Similar → |
Dina Merrill - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Dina Merrill?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Dina Merrill is "The Tenth Month" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Dina Merrill acted in?
Dina Merrill has been featured in at least 49 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Dina Merrill?
Other notable films include "The Player", "Operation Petticoat", and "Desk Set".