Viola Harris

Acting

Freshness: Jan 25, 2026

16Total Films

7.2 Highest Rated

Born: Jul 5, 1926

Birth Place: Bronx, New York, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Viola Harris reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 16 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Viola Harris's filmography leans towards the Comedy 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 31% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Viola Harris remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Deconstructing Harry, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Viola Harris Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Viola Harris's career based on audience ratings.

★7.2

Deconstructing Harry (1997) movie poster

★7.2

Deconstructing Harry: Writer Harry Block draws inspiration from people he knows, and from events that happened to him, sometimes causing these

Deconstructing Harry

1997•Comedy

★7.2

★7.2

Funny Girl: The life of famed 1930s comedienne Fanny Brice, from her early days in the Jewish slums of New York, to the height of he

Funny Girl

1968•Comedy

★7.1

★7.1

The Slender Thread: Alan is a Seattle college student volunteering at a crisis center. One night when at the clinic alone, a woman calls up

The Slender Thread

1965•Drama

★7.1

★7.1

Whiffs: Elliott Gould steals Army nerve gas to help him rob banks when he’s kicked out of the military after 15 years of service

Whiffs

1975•Crime

★7.0

★7.0

The Secret Friend: A reclusive, elderly widow, Anna Marshall, lives in quiet desperation until she begins receiving daily calls from a sile

The Secret Friend

2010

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Viola Harris.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2016	My Dead Boyfriend	Ms. Schulz	Flop	Similar →
2010	The Other Guys	Mama Ramos	Average	Similar →
2010	The Secret Friend	Anna Marshall	Hit	Similar →
2010	Sex and the City 2	Gloria Blatch	Average	Similar →
2008	Choke	Eva Muller	Average	Similar →
2004	The Amazing Floydini	Ida	Flop	Similar →
1998	Sour Grapes	Selma Maxwell	Average	Similar →
1997	Deconstructing Harry	Elsie	Hit	Similar →
1989	That's Adequate	Carlotta Duprez	Flop	Similar →
1978	Doctors' Private Lives	Harriet Wise	Flop	Similar →
1977	Have I Got a Christmas for You	Jenny Silver	Flop	Similar →
1977	Fire Sale	Helen	Flop	Similar →
1975	Whiffs	Miss Zonen	Hit	Similar →
1968	Funny Girl	First Nighter (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1965	The Slender Thread	Telephone Supervisor	Hit	Similar →
1958	High School Hellcats	Linda Martin	Average	Similar →

Viola Harris - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Viola Harris?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Viola Harris is "Deconstructing Harry" with a rating of 7.2/10.

How many movies has Viola Harris acted in?

Viola Harris has been featured in at least 16 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Viola Harris?

Other notable films include "Funny Girl", "The Slender Thread", and "Whiffs".