Ella Fitzgerald - Actor Profile

Ella Fitzgerald

Acting
Freshness: Jan 21, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 25, 1917
Birth Place: Newport News, Virginia, USA

About Ella Fitzgerald

Ella Jane Fitzgerald (April 25, 1917 – June 15, 1996) was an American jazz singer, sometimes referred to as the First Lady of Song, Queen of Jazz, and Lady Ella. She was noted for her purity of tone, impeccable diction, phrasing, timing, intonation, and a "horn-like" improvisational ability, particularly in her scat singing.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Ella Fitzgerald reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Music

The majority of Ella Fitzgerald's filmography leans towards the Music 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 48% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Ella Fitzgerald remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Ella Fitzgerald - Live At The North Sea Jazz Festival, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Ella Fitzgerald Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Ella Fitzgerald's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Ella Fitzgerald.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Quincy Jones | Music Man Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2024 60 Songs: BBC Two at 60 Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2024 Ella Fitzgerald at the BBC Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
2023 They All Came Out to Montreux Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2022 Rat Pack Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2019 The Apollo Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2019 Ella Fitzgerald: Just One of Those Things Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2017 JFK: The Lost Inaugural Gala Self Flop Similar →
2017 Pure Love: The Voice of Ella Fitzgerald Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2014 Bing Crosby: Rediscovered Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2014 Soul Boys of the Western World - Average Similar →
2014 Jazz Legends in Their Own Words Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
2013 Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong: Ella and Louis & Ella and Louis Again Self Flop Similar →
2013 Queens of Jazz: The Joy and Pain of the Jazz Divas Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
2012 The Music According to Tom Jobim Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2012 …Sings Musicals Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2010 Ella Fitzgerald: Best of the BBC Vaults Self Flop Similar →
2010 Life Is Bearable at Times... - Flop Similar →
2006 Jazz Voice - The Ladies sing Jazz Vol.2 Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
2006 Jazz Icons Ella Fitzgerald Live in 57 & 63 Self Super Hit Similar →
2005 Sarah Vaughan & Other Jazz Divas - Flop Similar →
2004 The Legendary Nat King Cole Self Flop Similar →
2004 Ella Fitzgerald And Joe Pass - Duets In Hanover - Hit Similar →
2004 Improvisation Self Flop Similar →
2002 It's Black Entertainment Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
1995 Oscar Peterson: Music in the Key of Oscar Self Flop Similar →
1990 Sammy Davis, Jr. 60th Anniversary Celebration Self Super Hit Similar →
1989 The Unforgettable Nat King Cole Self Flop Similar →
1979 Ella Fitzgerald - Live At The North Sea Jazz Festival Self Super Hit Similar →
1979 Norman Granz’ Jazz in Montreaux presents Ella and Basie '79—"The Perfect Match" Self (Vocals) Super Hit Similar →
1975 Ella Fitzgerald - Live at Montreux Jazz Festival 1975 Self - vocals Super Hit Similar →
1974 Ella Fitzgerald's Other Show Self Flop Similar →
1974 Ella Fitzgerald at Ronnie Scott’s Self Super Hit Similar →
1974 Ella Fitzgerald: Live in Cologne Self - Vocals Flop Similar →
1970 Andělé pro lady F... Self Flop Similar →
N/A Nat King Cole & Friends Unforgettable Hits Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
1969 Ella Fitzgerald - Live at Montreux 1969 Self Super Hit Similar →
1967 Frank Sinatra: A Man and His Music + Ella + Jobim Self - Singer Super Hit Similar →
1966 Duke Ellington at the Côte d'Azur with Ella Fitzgerald and Joan Miro Self Super Hit Similar →
1965 Ella Fitzgerald Swings Self (archive material) Flop Similar →
1965 Ella Fitzgerald Sings Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
1964 Ella Self Flop Similar →
1963 Ella Fitzgerald à l'Olympia Self Flop Similar →
1962 President Kennedy's Birthday Salute Self Hit Similar →
1960 Ella Fitzgerald Live in Australia Self - Vocalist Flop Similar →
1960 Let No Man Write My Epitaph Flora Average Similar →
1958 St. Louis Blues Singer Super Hit Similar →
1955 Pete Kelly's Blues Maggie Jackson Average Similar →
1950 Improvisation Self Flop Similar →
1941 Ride 'Em Cowboy Ruby Average Similar →

Ella Fitzgerald - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Ella Fitzgerald?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ella Fitzgerald is "Ella Fitzgerald - Live At The North Sea Jazz Festival" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Ella Fitzgerald acted in?

Ella Fitzgerald has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Ella Fitzgerald?

Other notable films include "Rat Pack", "Quincy Jones | Music Man", and "Sammy Davis, Jr. 60th Anniversary Celebration".