Anna Maria Horsford
ActingAbout Anna Maria Horsford
Anna Maria Horsford is an American actress, known for her performances in television comedies. Horsford is best known for her roles as Thelma Frye on the NBC sitcom Amen (1986–91), and as Dee Baxter on the WB sitcom The Wayans Bros. (1995–99). She had dramatic roles on the FX crime drama The Shield playing A.D.A. Beth Encardi, and CBS daytime soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful as Vivienne Avant, for which she was nominated for the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Special Guest Performer in a Drama Series in 2016 and Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in 2017. Horsford appeared in a number of movies, most notable as Craig Jones' mother Betty in 1995 comedy film Friday and its sequel Friday After Next (2002). Her other film credits include Times Square (1980), The Fan (1981), Presumed Innocent (1990), Set It Off (1996), Along Came a Spider (2001), Our Family Wedding (2010), and A Madea Christmas (2013).
Anna Maria Horsford Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Anna Maria Horsford 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 Maria Horsford's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 40% of Anna Maria Horsford'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 Masquerade, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Anna Maria Horsford Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Anna Maria Horsford's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Anna Maria Horsford has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Unexpected Christmas | Momma Scott | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Me Time | Connie | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | The Bitch Who Stole Christmas | Mayor Coont | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | Vacation Friends | Nancy | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Chasing the Blues | Mrs. Walker | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Single AF | Jane | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | A Madea Christmas | Eileen | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | C'mon Man | Mrs. Woods | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Our Family Wedding | Diane Boyd | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | I Tried | Milly | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Gridiron Gang | Sharon Weathers | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Broken Bridges | Loretta | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Ganked | Mrs. Barry | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | Guarding Eddy | Carol | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | Justice | Chief Public Defender Poole | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Friday After Next | Mrs. Jones | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Minority Report | Casey | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | How High | Mamma King | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Along Came a Spider | Vickie | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Jacked Up | Thelma Barnes | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Masquerade | Mrs. Scott | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Lockdown | Saunders | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Nutty Professor II: The Klumps | Denise's Mother | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Kiss the Girls | Vicki Cross (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | One Fine Day | Evelyn | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Set It Off | Ms. Wells | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Dear God | Lucille Barnett | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Once Upon a Time... When We Were Colored | Miss Annie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Widow's Kiss | Lavanda Harrison | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Friday | Mrs. Jones | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Baby Brokers | Randi | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Mr. Jones | Judge Harris | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Murder Without Motive: The Edmund Perry Story | Veronica Perry | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Presumed Innocent | Eugenia | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Who Gets the Friends? | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Street Smart | Harriet | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | C.A.T. Squad | Mrs. Raines | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | Heartburn | Della | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Stone Pillow | Collins | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | St. Elmo's Fire | Naomi | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | A Doctor's Story | Leigh Williams | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Crackers | Slam Dunk | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | Class | Maggie | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Love Child | Mara | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Benny's Place | Charmaine | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Muggable Mary: Street Cop | Kathy Thomas | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Bill | Marge Keating | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Fan | Emily Stolz | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Times Square | Rosie Washington | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | An Almost Perfect Affair | Amy Zon | Flop | Similar → |
Anna Maria Horsford - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Anna Maria Horsford?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Anna Maria Horsford is "Masquerade" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Anna Maria Horsford acted in?
Anna Maria Horsford has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Anna Maria Horsford?
Other notable films include "Benny's Place", "I Tried", and "Broken Bridges".