Anna Massey
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Anna Raymond Massey CBE (11 August 1937 - 3 July 2011) was an English stage, screen, and television actress. She was the daughter of Hollywood actor Raymond Massey.
Anna Massey Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Anna Massey 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 Massey's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 36% of Anna Massey'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 Sun Child, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Anna Massey Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Anna Massey's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Anna Massey has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Affinity | Miss Haxby | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Oxford Murders | Julia Eagleton | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Gigolos | Edwina | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Pinochet in Suburbia | Baroness Thatcher | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | A Good Murder | Phyllis | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Mrs Palfrey at The Claremont | Mrs. Arbuthnot | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Machinist | Mrs. Shike | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Agatha Christie: A Life in Pictures | Old Agatha Christie | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Belonging | Brenda | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Possession | Lady Bailey | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | An Angel for May | Rosie | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Importance of Being Earnest | Miss Laetitia Prism | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Room to Rent | Sarah Stevenson | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Dark Blue World | English Teacher | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | The Story of 'Frenzy' | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Winds of Change | Gertrude Bell | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Come and Go | Vi | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Captain Jack | Phoebe | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Déjà Vu | Fern Stoner | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Slab Boys | Miss Elsie Walkinshaw | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | A Very British Psycho | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Driftwood | Mother | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Sweet Angel Mine | Megan's Mother | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Haunted | Nanny Tess Webb | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Angels and Insects | Miss Mead | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | The Grotesque | Mrs. Giblet | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Impromptu | George Sand's Mother | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Mountains of the Moon | Mrs. Arundell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | The Tall Guy | Mary | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | The Color of the Wind | Norma | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Sun Child | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Tears in the Rain | Lady Emily | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | A Hazard of Hearts | Eudora | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | The McGuffin | Nina | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Anna Karenina | Betsy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Chain | Betty | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Little Drummer Girl | Chairlady | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Sakharov | Klavdia | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Another Country | Imogen Bennett | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Five Days One Summer | Jennifer Pierce | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | A Little Romance | Ms. Siegel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Corn Is Green | Miss Ronberry | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | A Doll's House | Kristine Linde | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Vault of Horror | Donna Rogers (segment 1 "Midnight Mess") | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Frenzy | Barbara Jane "Babs" Milligan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Looking Glass War | Avery's Wife | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | David Copperfield | Jane Murdstone | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | Bunny Lake Is Missing | Elvira | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Peeping Tom | Helen Stephens | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Gideon's Day | Sally Gideon | Average | Similar → |
Anna Massey - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Anna Massey?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Anna Massey is "Sun Child" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Anna Massey acted in?
Anna Massey has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Anna Massey?
Other notable films include "Agatha Christie: A Life in Pictures", "The Slab Boys", and "A Hazard of Hearts".