Anna Lee
ActingAbout Anna Lee
Anna Lee, MBE (born Joan Boniface Winnifrith; 2 January 1913 – 14 May 2004) was a British actress. Lee married her first husband, the director Robert Stevenson, in 1933 and moved to Hollywood in 1939. She became a naturalised US citizen in 1945. In 1981, a car accident left her paralysed from the waist down. [biography (excerpted) from Wikipedia]
Anna Lee Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Anna Lee reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Anna Lee's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 38% of Anna Lee's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Anna Lee Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Anna Lee's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Anna Lee has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Joan Crawford: The Ultimate Movie Star | Self - Actress | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Beverly Hills Brats | Gertie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Listen to Me | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Night Rider | Lady Earl | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Beasts Are on the Streets | Mrs. Jackson | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Legend of the Northwest | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Eleanor and Franklin: The White House Years | Laura Delano | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | My Darling Daughters' Anniversary | Judge Barbara Hanline | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Oliver and the Artful Dodger | Mrs. Grunch / Mistress Deadly / Farmer's Wife / The Old Crone (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | In Like Flint | Elisabeth | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Picture Mommy Dead | Elsie Kornwald | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | 7 Women | Mrs. Russell | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Sound of Music | Sister Margaretta | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Unsinkable Molly Brown | Titanic Passenger in Lifeboat | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | For Those Who Think Young | Laura Pruitt | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? | Mrs. Bates | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Jack the Giant Killer | Lady Constance | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance | Mrs. Prescott (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Two Rode Together | Mrs. Malaprop | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Jet Over The Atlantic | Ursula Leverett | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Crimson Kimono | Mac | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | This Earth Is Mine | Charlotte Rambeau | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Horse Soldiers | Mrs. Buford | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Last Hurrah | Gert Minihan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Gideon's Day | Mrs. Kate Gideon | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Prison Warden | Elisa Pennington Burnell | Flop | Similar → |
| 1948 | Fort Apache | Mrs. Emily Collingwood | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Best Man Wins | Nancy Smiley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Ghost and Mrs. Muir | Mrs. Fairley | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Bedlam | Nell Bowen | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Summer Storm | Nadina Kalenin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | Flesh and Fantasy | Rowena (segment 2) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Hangmen Also Die! | Masha Novotny | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Forever and a Day | Cornelia Trimble-Pomfret | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Commandos Strike at Dawn | Judith Bowen | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | Flying Tigers | Brooke Elliott | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | How Green Was My Valley | Bronwyn | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | My Life with Caroline | Caroline Mason | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Seven Sinners | Dorothy | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Return to Yesterday | Carol Sands | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Young Man's Fancy | Ada | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Four Just Men | Ann Lodge | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Non-Stop New York | Jennie Carr | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | King Solomon's Mines | Kathleen 'Kathy' O'Brien | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | O.H.M.S. | Sally Briggs | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Man Who Changed His Mind | Dr. Clare Wyatt | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | First a Girl | Princess Mironoff | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Passing of the Third Floor Back | Vivian Tomkin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Camels Are Coming | Anita Rodgers | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | His Lordship | Scrub Girl Chorine (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
Anna Lee - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Anna Lee?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Anna Lee is "What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?" with a rating of 7.9/10.
How many movies has Anna Lee acted in?
Anna Lee has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Anna Lee?
Other notable films include "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance", "The Sound of Music", and "The Passing of the Third Floor Back".