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Margaret Howell

Acting
Freshness: Jan 22, 2026
11Total Films
8.2 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 9, 1947
Birth Place: Raleigh, North Carolina, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Margaret Howell reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 11 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Margaret Howell'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 9% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Margaret Howell remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Scarecrow in a Garden of Cucumbers, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Margaret Howell Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Margaret Howell's career based on audience ratings.

★8.2
Scarecrow in a Garden of Cucumbers (1972) movie poster
★8.2

Scarecrow in a Garden of Cucumbers: An aspiring actress from Kansas comes to New York and meets a host of zany characters.

Scarecrow in a Garden of Cucumbers

1972•Drama
★6.1
Girls Just Want to Have Fun (1985) movie poster
★6.1

Girls Just Want to Have Fun: Janey is new in town. She soon meets Lynne, a classmate who shares her passion for the local show 'Dance TV'. When a com

Girls Just Want to Have Fun

1985•Comedy
★6.1
Tightrope (1984) movie poster
★6.1

Tightrope: Wes Block is a detective who's put on the case of a serial killer whose victims are young and pretty women. The murders

Tightrope

1984•Mystery
★6.0
Vanessa in the Garden (1985) movie poster
★6.0

Vanessa in the Garden: When a brilliant young artist's beloved wife dies in a carriage wreck, the grief-stricken husband is possessed with an i

Vanessa in the Garden

1985•TV Movie
★6.0
Messenger of Death (1988) movie poster
★6.0

Messenger of Death: A Denver reporter investigates the mass murder of a family of Mormons in rural Colorado.

Messenger of Death

1988•Action

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Margaret Howell.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2005 The Derby Stallion Singer at Gravesite Average Similar →
1996 Humanoids from the Deep Nurse Flop Similar →
1995 Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh Clara Flop Similar →
1989 Imagining America Beat Poetess Flop Similar →
1988 Messenger of Death Naomi Beecham Average Similar →
1987 Death Wish 4: The Crackdown Rape Victim Average Similar →
1987 Cracked Up Hooker Flop Similar →
1985 Vanessa in the Garden Eve Shearing Average Similar →
1985 Girls Just Want to Have Fun Mrs. Glenn Average Similar →
1984 Tightrope Judy Harper Average Similar →
1972 Scarecrow in a Garden of Cucumbers Jane Hudson Super Hit Similar →

Margaret Howell - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Margaret Howell?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Margaret Howell is "Scarecrow in a Garden of Cucumbers" with a rating of 8.2/10.

How many movies has Margaret Howell acted in?

Margaret Howell has been featured in at least 11 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Margaret Howell?

Other notable films include "Girls Just Want to Have Fun", "Tightrope", and "Vanessa in the Garden".