Gene Tierney
ActingAbout Gene Tierney
Gene Eliza Tierney was an American film and stage actress. Acclaimed as one of the great beauties of her day, she is best-remembered for her performance in the title role of Laura (1944) and her Academy Award-nominated performance for Best Actress in Leave Her to Heaven (1945). Other notable roles include Martha Strable Van Cleve in Heaven Can Wait (1943), Isabel Bradley Maturin in The Razor's Edge (1946), Lucy Muir in The Ghost and Mrs. Muir (1947), Ann Sutton in Whirlpool (1949), Maggie Carleton McNulty in The Mating Season (1951) and Anne Scott in The Left Hand of God (1955).
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Gene Tierney reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 44 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Gene Tierney'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 39% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Gene Tierney remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Gene Tierney Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Gene Tierney's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Gene Tierney.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Beautiful Like a Poem | Self (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | Gene Tierney: A Forgotten Star | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Gene Tierney: A Shattered Portrait | Self (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker | Laura Hunt (archive footage) (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Daughter of the Mind | Lenore Constable | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Love Goddesses | (Archive Footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Pleasure Seekers | Jane Barton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | Toys in the Attic | Albertine Prine | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Four Nights of the Full Moon | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | Advise & Consent | Dolly Harrison | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Left Hand of God | Anne 'Scotty' Scott | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Black Widow | Iris Denver | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Egyptian | Baketamon | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Personal Affair | Kay Barlow | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Never Let Me Go | Marya Lamarkina | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Plymouth Adventure | Dorothy Bradford | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Way of a Gaucho | Teresa Chavez | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Close to My Heart | Midge Sheridan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Secret of Convict Lake | Marcia Stoddard | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | On the Riviera | Lili Duran | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Mating Season | Maggie Carleton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Costume Designer | Self (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | Where the Sidewalk Ends | Morgan Taylor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Night and the City | Mary Bristol | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Whirlpool | Ann Sutton | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | That Wonderful Urge | Sara Farley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Iron Curtain | Anna Gouzenko | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Ghost and Mrs. Muir | Lucy Muir | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Razor's Edge | Isabel Bradley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Dragonwyck | Miranda Wells | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Leave Her to Heaven | Ellen Berent Harland | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | A Bell for Adano | Tina Tomasino | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Laura | Laura Hunt | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Heaven Can Wait | Martha Strabel Van Cleve | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | China Girl | Haoli Young | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | Thunder Birds | Kay Saunders | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | Rings on Her Fingers | Susan Miller / Linda Worthington | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Son of Fury: The Story of Benjamin Blake | Eve | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Shanghai Gesture | Victoria Charteris (aka "Poppy Smith") | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Sundown | Graham 'Zia' Fletcher | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | Belle Starr | Belle Starr | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Tobacco Road | Ellie May Lester | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Hudson's Bay | Barbara Hall | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Return of Frank James | Eleanor Stone | Average | Similar → |
Gene Tierney - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Gene Tierney?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Gene Tierney is "Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker" with a rating of 7.7/10.
How many movies has Gene Tierney acted in?
Gene Tierney has been featured in at least 44 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Gene Tierney?
Other notable films include "Laura", "The Ghost and Mrs. Muir", and "Night and the City".