Francesca Annis
ActingAbout Francesca Annis
Francesca Annis (born 14 May 1945) is an English actress. She is known for television roles in Reckless (1998), Wives and Daughters (1999), Deceit (2000) and Cranford (2007). A six-time BAFTA TV Award nominee, she won the 1979 BAFTA TV Award for Best Actress for the ITV serial Lillie. Her film appearances include Krull (1983), Dune (1984), The Debt Collector (1999) and The Libertine (2004). Description above from the Wikipedia article Francesca Annis, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Francesca Annis 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: Drama
The majority of Francesca Annis'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 30% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Francesca Annis remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Comedy of Errors, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Francesca Annis Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Francesca Annis's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Francesca Annis.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Hamlet | Ghost | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | King of Thieves | Lyn Reader | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Toil And Trouble: Making 'Macbeth' | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Loving Miss Hatto | Joyce Hatto | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Shifty | Valerie | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Revolver | Lily Walker | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Libertine | Countess | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Copenhagen | Margrethe Bohr | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Onegin | Katiusha (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | The Debt Collector | Val Dryden | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Milk | Harriet | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Doomsday Gun | Sophie | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | A Haunting Harmony | David's Mother | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Weep No More, My Lady | Leila | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Absolute Hell | Elizabeth Collier | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Romeo.Juliet | Juliet (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Onassis: The Richest Man in the World | Jacqueline Kennedy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Under the Cherry Moon | Mrs. Wellington | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | El río de oro | Dubarry | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Dune | Lady Jessica | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | The Secret Adversary | Tuppence | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Krull | Widow of the Web | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | The Maze | Catherine Frode | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | Destination Dune | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Coming Out of the Ice | Galina | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Why Didn't They Ask Evans? | Lady Frances Derwent | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Comedy of Errors | Luciana | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Stronger Than the Sun | Kate Crowley | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Sign It Death | Tracy Conway | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Penny Gold | Delphi / Diane | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Big Truck and Sister Clare | Sister Clare | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | Polanski Meets Macbeth | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | Macbeth | Lady Macbeth | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Walking Stick | Arabella Dainton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Sky Pirate | Uptight Girl | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Explorer | Jill | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | Run with the Wind | Jean Parker | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Pleasure Girls | Sally | Flop | Similar → |
| 1964 | Flipper's New Adventure | Gwen | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Eyes of Annie Jones | Annie Jones | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Saturday Night Out | Jean | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Murder Most Foul | Sheila Upward | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Crooks in Cloisters | June | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | West 11 | Phyl | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Cleopatra | Eiras | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | His and Hers | Wanda | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | No Kidding | Priscilla | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Young Jacobites | Jean | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | Carry On Teacher | Schoolgirl (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Cat Gang | Sylvia | Average | Similar → |
Francesca Annis - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Francesca Annis?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Francesca Annis is "The Comedy of Errors" with a rating of 8.8/10.
How many movies has Francesca Annis acted in?
Francesca Annis has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Francesca Annis?
Other notable films include "Hamlet", "Copenhagen", and "Loving Miss Hatto".