Jan Adele

Acting

Freshness: Jan 21, 2026

7Total Films

6.7 Highest Rated

Born: Apr 14, 1935

Birth Place: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

About Jan Adele

Janeece "Jan" Adele (14 April 1935 – 27 February 2000) was an Australian actress and entertainer. Description above from the Wikipedia article Jan Adele, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Jan Adele reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 7 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Jan Adele'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 14% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Jan Adele remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Sum of Us, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Jan Adele Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jan Adele's career based on audience ratings.

★6.7

★6.7

The Sum of Us: A widowed father has to deal with two complex issues: while he is searching for "Miss Right," his son, who is in his 20s

The Sum of Us

1994•Comedy

★6.4

★6.4

High Tide: A backup singer gets stranded in a small coastal town after losing her job in a band. She winds up in a caravan park onl

High Tide

1987•Drama

★6.0

★6.0

Greenkeeping: An ex-convict pays for his wife's marijuana by keeping the green at a lawn-bowling club

Greenkeeping

1992•Comedy

★5.8

★5.8

Caddie: Proud and classy Caddie Marsh is forced to get a job as a barmaid and raise two children on her own after her husband wa

Caddie

1976•Romance

★4.1

Wendy Cracked a Walnut (1990) movie poster

★4.1

Wendy Cracked a Walnut: An Australian salesman's bored wife escapes in a fantasy world with her dream lover.

Wendy Cracked a Walnut

1990•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jan Adele.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1994	The Sum of Us	Barmaid	Hit	Similar →
1992	Greenkeeping	Dorene	Average	Similar →
1991	Fatal Bond	Mrs. Karvan	Flop	Similar →
1990	Wendy Cracked a Walnut	Marjorie	Flop	Similar →
1989	Daisy and Simon	Daisy	Flop	Similar →
1987	High Tide	Bet	Average	Similar →
1976	Caddie	Daisy	Average	Similar →

Jan Adele - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jan Adele?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jan Adele is "The Sum of Us" with a rating of 6.7/10.

How many movies has Jan Adele acted in?

Jan Adele has been featured in at least 7 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jan Adele?

Other notable films include "High Tide", "Greenkeeping", and "Caddie".