Edith Ivey

Acting

Freshness: Jan 21, 2026

24Total Films

8.0 Highest Rated

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Edith Ivey reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 24 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Edith Ivey'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 25% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Edith Ivey remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Car Wash, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Edith Ivey Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Edith Ivey's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0

★8.0

The Car Wash: An elderly woman (Edith Ivey) visits the local car wash and lube to connect with the world closing in around her.

The Car Wash

2010•Drama

★7.6

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008) movie poster

★7.6

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button: Born under unusual circumstances, Benjamin Button springs into being as an elderly man in a New Orleans nursing home and

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

2008•Drama

★7.2

★7.2

Norma Rae: Norma Rae is a southern textile worker employed in a factory with intolerable working conditions. This concern about the

Norma Rae

1979•Drama

★6.7

★6.7

Followed: A socially conscious monster movie in which zombies symbolize society's disadvantaged and oppressed.

Followed

2011

★6.6

★6.6

Bears Discover Fire: 'Bears Discover Fire' is the strange tale of a lonely man, his aging mother, his curious nephew, and a family of bears t

Bears Discover Fire

2015•Fantasy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Edith Ivey.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2015	Bears Discover Fire	Mother	Hit	Similar →
2011	Followed	-	Hit	Similar →
2010	The Car Wash	-	Super Hit	Similar →
2008	The Curious Case of Benjamin Button	Mrs. Maple	Super Hit	Similar →
2008	Conjurer	Mrs. Dreyer	Flop	Similar →
2008	One Missed Call	Old Lady	Flop	Similar →
2007	Randy & the Mob	Mother Pearson	Flop	Similar →
1997	A Christmas Memory	Customer	Average	Similar →
1996	Twisted Desire	Marjorie Ryan	Flop	Similar →
1993	The Real McCoy	Neighbor	Average	Similar →
1993	Stolen Babies	Jane Hamm	Flop	Similar →
1993	RoboCop 3	Elderly Woman in Bathrobe	Flop	Similar →
1992	Love Potion No. 9	Church Lady	Average	Similar →
1992	Grass Roots	Mrs. Billy Lee	Flop	Similar →
1991	In the Line of Duty: Manhunt in the Dakotas	Ellen Herndon	Average	Similar →
1990	Web of Deceit	Binnie	Flop	Similar →
1990	A Son's Promise	Luella	Average	Similar →
1989	Home Fires Burning	Jailer	Average	Similar →
1982	Maid in America	Woman Applicant	Flop	Similar →
1981	For Ladies Only	-	Flop	Similar →
1981	Madhouse	Amantha Beauregard	Average	Similar →
1980	Little Darlings	Mother	Hit	Similar →
1979	The Prize Fighter	Tough Lady	Flop	Similar →
1979	Norma Rae	Louise Pickens	Hit	Similar →

Edith Ivey - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Edith Ivey?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Edith Ivey is "The Car Wash" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Edith Ivey acted in?

Edith Ivey has been featured in at least 24 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Edith Ivey?

Other notable films include "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button", "Norma Rae", and "Followed".