Michelle Stafford

Acting

Freshness: Jan 22, 2026

12Total Films

8.0 Highest Rated

Born: Sep 14, 1965

Birth Place: Chicago, Illinois, USA

About Michelle Stafford

Michelle Stafford is an American actress, screenwriter and producer. She currently plays Phyllis Summers on the CBS daytime soap opera The Young and the Restless, for which she has won two Daytime Emmy Awards. In 2013, Stafford created and starred in her own comedy web series, The Stafford Project.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Michelle Stafford reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 12 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Action

The majority of Michelle Stafford's filmography leans towards the Action 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 33% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Michelle Stafford remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Durant's Never Closes, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Michelle Stafford Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Michelle Stafford's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0

Durant's Never Closes (2016) movie poster

★8.0

Durant's Never Closes: The story of Jack Durant, notorious restaurateur and ladies man whose connections to the mafia remain a mystery. Direced

Durant's Never Closes

2016•Drama

★6.9

★6.9

Attraction: A writer/radio advice show host fails to heed his own advice as he stalks his ex-girlfriend and then becomes involved wi

Attraction

2001•Thriller

★6.6

★6.6

Double Jeopardy: Libby Parsons, wrongly convicted for her husband Nick's murder, thinks he is still alive and wants to settle the score a

Double Jeopardy

1999•Drama

★6.5

Another Midnight Run (1994) movie poster

★6.5

Another Midnight Run: Jack Walsh tries to track down two of the top con-artists around. But they know every trick in the book and Jack has tro

Another Midnight Run

1994•TV Movie

★6.2

Like Mother, Like Daughter (2007) movie poster

★6.2

Like Mother, Like Daughter: When her daughter vanishes, Dawna takes it upon herself to locate her.

Like Mother, Like Daughter

2007•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Michelle Stafford.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2016	Durant's Never Closes	Suzie	Super Hit	Similar →
2015	Earthfall	Nancy Lannon	Flop	Similar →
2013	Parker	Phyllis Summers	Average	Similar →
2008	3 Days Gone	Detective Holloway	Flop	Similar →
2007	Totally Baked	Ex-Wife Jessica	Flop	Similar →
2007	Like Mother, Like Daughter	Dawna Wilkins	Average	Similar →
2003	Vampires Anonymous	Taffeta Munro	Flop	Similar →
2002	Lost	Rachel	Flop	Similar →
2002	Lethal Force 2000	Renee Alexander	Flop	Similar →
2001	Attraction	Suzanne	Hit	Similar →
1999	Double Jeopardy	Suzanne Monroe	Hit	Similar →
1994	Another Midnight Run	Hotel Guest	Hit	Similar →

Michelle Stafford - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Michelle Stafford?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Michelle Stafford is "Durant's Never Closes" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Michelle Stafford acted in?

Michelle Stafford has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Michelle Stafford?

Other notable films include "Attraction", "Double Jeopardy", and "Another Midnight Run".