Marianne Faithfull - Actor Profile

Marianne Faithfull

Acting
Freshness: Jan 19, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 29, 1946
Birth Place: Hampstead, London, England, UK

About Marianne Faithfull

Marianne Evelyn Gabriel Faithfull (December 29, 1946 - January 30, 2025) was an English rock singer and actress. She achieved popularity in the 1960s with the release of her hit single "As Tears Go By" and became one of the lead female artists during the British Invasion in the United States. Born in Hampstead, London, Faithfull began her career in 1964 after attending a Rolling Stones party, where she was discovered by Andrew Loog Oldham. Her debut album Marianne Faithfull (1965) (released simultaneously with her album Come My Way) was a commercial success followed by a number of albums on Decca Records. From 1966 to 1970, she had a highly publicised romantic relationship with Mick Jagger. Her popularity was further enhanced by her film roles, such as those in I'll Never Forget What's'isname (1967), The Girl on a Motorcycle (1968), and Hamlet (1969).

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Marianne Faithfull 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: Documentary

The majority of Marianne Faithfull's filmography leans towards the Documentary 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 60% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Marianne Faithfull remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Films of Kenneth Anger: Volume Two, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Marianne Faithfull Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Marianne Faithfull's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Marianne Faithfull.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Broken English Self Super Hit Similar →
2024 Catching Fire: The Story of Anita Pallenberg Self Hit Similar →
2024 The Stones and Brian Jones Self - Mick's Girlfriend (voice) Hit Similar →
2023 Wild Summon Self - Narrator (voice) Hit Similar →
2022 This Much I Know to Be True Self Hit Similar →
2021 Dune Bene Gesserit Ancestor (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2020 Helmut Newton: The Bad and the Beautiful S elf Average Similar →
2019 Magick Lantern Cycle Lilith Super Hit Similar →
2019 Nice Girls Don't Stay for Breakfast Self - Singer (archive footage) Flop Similar →
2018 Shelley's Blaze Narrator (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2017 My Generation Self (voice) Hit Similar →
2017 Faithfull Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2017 Francis Bacon: A Brush with Violence - Hit Similar →
2015 Roy Orbison: One of the Lonely Ones - Super Hit Similar →
2012 Belle du Seigneur Mariette Flop Similar →
2011 Faces in the Crowd Dr. Langenkamp Average Similar →
2009 FLicKeR Self Hit Similar →
2009 Marianne Faithfull - BBC 4 Sessions - Hit Similar →
2007 The Films of Kenneth Anger: Volume Two - Super Hit Similar →
2007 The Making of Marie Antoinette Self Flop Similar →
2007 Irina Palm Maggie Hit Similar →
2006 Metallica: The Videos 1989-2004 Self (video "The Memory Remains") Super Hit Similar →
2006 Paris Je T'aime Marianne (Le Marais) Hit Similar →
2006 Le Marais Marianne Hit Similar →
2006 Marie Antoinette Maria Teresa Hit Similar →
2004 Marianne Faithfull Sings Kurt Weill herself Super Hit Similar →
2004 A Letter to True Narrator (voice) Average Similar →
2002 Fame, Fashion and Photography: The Real Blow Up Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2001 Intimacy Betty Average Similar →
2000 Marianne Faithfull: Dreaming My Dreams Self Super Hit Similar →
1998 The Brian Epstein Story Self Super Hit Similar →
1998 Anna Une jeune femme dans la soirée dansante Average Similar →
1997 Retying the Knot: The Incredible String Band - Hit Similar →
1996 Absolutely Fabulous: The Last Shout God Hit Similar →
1996 The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus Self - Herself Hit Similar →
1995 Moondance Mother Average Similar →
1994 Shopping Bev Flop Similar →
1993 When Pigs Fly Lilly Flop Similar →
1992 The Turn of the Screw Narrator Flop Similar →
1990 Roger Waters: The Wall - Live in Berlin Self - Vocals Super Hit Similar →
1989 Gang of Souls: A Generation of Beat Poets Self Flop Similar →
1982 The Compleat Beatles Self Super Hit Similar →
1979 Broken English: Three Songs by Marianne Faithfull - Flop Similar →
1974 Lucifer Rising Lilith (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1974 Ghost Story Sophy Kwykwer Flop Similar →
1969 Hamlet Ophelia Average Similar →
1968 Sympathy for the Devil Self - Backing Singer (uncredited) Average Similar →
1968 The Girl on a Motorcycle Rebecca Flop Similar →
1967 I'll Never Forget What's'isname Josie Flop Similar →
1967 Made in U.S.A Marianne Faithfull Average Similar →

Marianne Faithfull - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Marianne Faithfull?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Marianne Faithfull is "The Films of Kenneth Anger: Volume Two" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Marianne Faithfull acted in?

Marianne Faithfull has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Marianne Faithfull?

Other notable films include "Fame, Fashion and Photography: The Real Blow Up", "Roy Orbison: One of the Lonely Ones", and "Magick Lantern Cycle".