Melissa Clayton

Acting

Freshness: Jan 24, 2026

4Total Films

8.0 Highest Rated

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Melissa Clayton reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 4 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Melissa Clayton'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 50% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Melissa Clayton remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Caddie Woodlawn, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Melissa Clayton Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Melissa Clayton's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0

★8.0

Caddie Woodlawn: The exciting adventures of an 11-year-old tomboy growing up in the Wisconsin frontier of the 1860s. Based on the childre

Caddie Woodlawn

1989•Adventure

★6.9

A Child Lost Forever: The Jerry Sherwood Story (1992) movie poster

★6.9

A Child Lost Forever: The Jerry Sherwood Story: A teenage mother is forced to give up her baby for adoption and, 19 years later, when she tries to contact her son, she

A Child Lost Forever: The Jerry Sherwood Story

1992•Drama

★4.7

★4.7

House IV: Unaware that it's plagued by a host of supernatural phenomena, a mother and her daughter, still reeling from a car crash

House IV

1992•Thriller

★1.0

★1.0

Stay the Night: Based on a true story, Barbara Hershey and Morgan Weisser portray two star crossed lovers who will stop at nothing to be

Stay the Night

1992•Crime

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Melissa Clayton.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1992	A Child Lost Forever: The Jerry Sherwood Story	Dawn	Hit	Similar →
1992	Stay the Night	Sally	Flop	Similar →
1992	House IV	Laurel Cobb	Flop	Similar →
1989	Caddie Woodlawn	Ella Mae Hayman	Super Hit	Similar →

Melissa Clayton - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Melissa Clayton?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Melissa Clayton is "Caddie Woodlawn" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Melissa Clayton acted in?

Melissa Clayton has been featured in at least 4 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Melissa Clayton?

Other notable films include "A Child Lost Forever: The Jerry Sherwood Story", "House IV", and "Stay the Night".