Anne O'Neal
ActingAbout Anne O'Neal
Anne O'Neal (born Patsy Ann Epperson) was a film and television character actress. She is best remembered for portraying landladies, teachers, and secretaries, usually uncredited. In the 1930s she worked with the Columbia Pictures short-subject unit. In the 1940s she was a semi-regular in various productions at MGM.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Anne O'Neal reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Anne O'Neal'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 46% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Anne O'Neal remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in So You Want to Be a V.P., which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Anne O'Neal Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Anne O'Neal's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Anne O'Neal.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond | Dance School Owner (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Vampire | Marion's Housekeeper (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | So You Want to Be a V.P. | (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | So You Never Tell a Lie | Genevieve Batten (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Armored Car Robbery | Mrs. Page - Benny's Landlady (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Annie Get Your Gun | Miss Willoughby (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Gun Crazy | Miss Augustine Sifert | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | In the Good Old Summertime | Woman with a Boy (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Sickle or the Cross | Mrs. Borum | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Not Wanted | Mrs. Nigh (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Borrowed Trouble | Miss Abott | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Hazard | Hatchet-Faced Woman in Tank (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Sitting Pretty | Mrs. Gibbs (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | I Love My Mother-In-Law But... | The Mother-In-Law (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Bishop's Wife | Mrs. Ward | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Cheyenne | Miss Kittredge (as Ann O'Neal) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Miracle on 34th Street | Secretary to Mr. Sawyer (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | I Love My Wife BUT! | Customer / Movie Patron (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Sister Kenny | Nurse (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Girls of the Big House | Bart's Secretary | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Woman in the Window | Mother by Elevator (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Strangers in the Night | Nurse Thompson | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | In Old Oklahoma | Mrs. Peabody | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Thank Your Lucky Stars | Maid (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Heaven Can Wait | Day Nurse (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Great Gildersleeve | Martha, an old crow | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Madame Spy | Woman in Taxi | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Magnificent Ambersons | Mrs. Foster (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Honky Tonk | Nurse (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Ice-Capades | Landlady | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | 1-2-3-Go! | Pedestrian | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Ziegfeld Girl | Lady in Elevator (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Mr. District Attorney | Martha | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | Maisie Was a Lady | Main Maid (Uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Forty Little Mothers | Teacher | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Alfalfa's Double | Corny's Governess | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | They Shall Have Music | Woman on Steps (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn | Miss Bartlett (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | A Slight Case of Murder | Orphanage Singing Teacher (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Stand-In | Mother of Singing Child Actress | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Great Gambini | Secretary | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Maid of Salem | Townswoman (Uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Captain's Kid | Flora, the Telephone Operator | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Road to Glory | Nurse (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Postal Inspector | Woman with Nose Machine (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Ants in the Pantry | Party Guest Eleanor (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Gay Deception | Linen Maid (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Informer | Singer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Mystery of Edwin Drood | Crisparkle Maid (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Friends of Mr. Sweeney | Brumbaugh's Secretary | Average | Similar → |
Anne O'Neal - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Anne O'Neal?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Anne O'Neal is "So You Want to Be a V.P." with a rating of 8.5/10.
How many movies has Anne O'Neal acted in?
Anne O'Neal has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Anne O'Neal?
Other notable films include "Hazard", "I Love My Wife BUT!", and "Miracle on 34th Street".