Nanci Griffith
ActingAbout Nanci Griffith
Griffith was born in Seguin, Texas, and her career has spanned a variety of musical genres, predominantly country, folk, and what she terms "folkabilly." Griffith won a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Folk Album in 1994 for her recording, Other Voices, Other Rooms. This album features Griffith covering the songs of artists who were her major influences. One of her better-known songs is "From a Distance," which was written and composed by Julie Gold, although Bette Midler's version achieved greater commercial success. Similarly, other artists have occasionally achieved greater success than Griffith herself with songs that she wrote or co-wrote. For example, Kathy Mattea had a country music top five hit with a 1986 cover of Griffith's "Love at the Five and Dime" and Suzy Bogguss had one of her largest hits with Griffith's and Tom Russell's "Outbound Plane". In 1994, Griffith teamed up with Jimmy Webb to contribute the song "If These Old Walls Could Speak" to the AIDS benefit album Red Hot + Country produced by the Red Hot Organization. Griffith was a survivor of breast cancer which was diagnosed in 1996, and thyroid cancer in 1998.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Nanci Griffith 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: Music
The majority of Nanci Griffith's filmography leans towards the Music 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), Nanci Griffith remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Annabelle's Wish, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Nanci Griffith Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Nanci Griffith's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Nanci Griffith.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Nanci Griffith: From a Distance | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | For the Sake of the Song: The Story of Anderson Fair | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Nanci Griffith - Winter Marquee | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Other Voices, Too: An Evening With Nanci Griffith | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Annabelle's Wish | Additional Voices (voice) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Nanci Griffith: Other Voices, Other Rooms | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Nanci Griffith: One Fair Summer Evening | Self | Flop | Similar → |
Nanci Griffith - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Nanci Griffith?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Nanci Griffith is "Annabelle's Wish" with a rating of 6.5/10.
How many movies has Nanci Griffith acted in?
Nanci Griffith has been featured in at least 7 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Nanci Griffith?
Other notable films include "Other Voices, Too: An Evening With Nanci Griffith", "Nanci Griffith: Other Voices, Other Rooms", and "Nanci Griffith: One Fair Summer Evening".