Annette Funicello

Acting

Freshness: Jan 19, 2026

47Total Films

9.3 Highest Rated

Born: Oct 22, 1942

Birth Place: Utica, New York, USA

About Annette Funicello

Annette Joanne Funicello is an American singer and actress. She was Walt Disney's most popular cast member of the original Mickey Mouse Club, and went on to appear in a series of beach party films. Description above from the Wikipedia article Annette Funicello , licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Annette Funicello reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 47 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Annette Funicello'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 30% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Annette Funicello remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Walt Disney Treasures | The Mickey Mouse Club, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Annette Funicello Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Annette Funicello's career based on audience ratings.

★9.3

Walt Disney Treasures | The Mickey Mouse Club (2004) movie poster

★9.3

Walt Disney Treasures | The Mickey Mouse Club — "M-I-C-K-E-Y--M-O-U-S-E." Before the theme song's memorable spelling became an audio icon, before the series even aired,

Walt Disney Treasures | The Mickey Mouse Club

2004•Family

★8.0

Phyllis Diller: Not Just Another Pretty Face (2007) movie poster

★8.0

Phyllis Diller: Not Just Another Pretty Face — Phyllis Diller’s brand of comedy is as timeless today as it was in the 1960s, when she became a regular on popular varie

Phyllis Diller: Not Just Another Pretty Face

2007•Comedy

★7.7

Disneyland's 30th Anniversary Celebration (1985) movie poster

★7.7

Disneyland's 30th Anniversary Celebration — Broadcast on NBC February 18, 1985, the Disneyland 30th Anniversary Celebration was hosted by John Forsythe and Drew Bar

Disneyland's 30th Anniversary Celebration

1985•Documentary

★7.6

The Best of Disney: 50 Years of Magic (1991) movie poster

★7.6

The Best of Disney: 50 Years of Magic — Celebrities salute Disney Studios' 50th year in Burbank, California.

The Best of Disney: 50 Years of Magic

1991•Documentary

★7.4

★7.4

Lots of Luck — A middle-aged Annette Funicello stars in this made-for-Disney film about a blue-collar family whose lives are forever tr

Lots of Luck

1985•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Annette Funicello.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2008	The Wrecking Crew	Self (archive footage) (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
2007	Phyllis Diller: Not Just Another Pretty Face	Self (archive footage)	Super Hit	Similar →
2006	The Shaggy Dog Kids	Self (archive footage)	Flop	Similar →
2004	Walt Disney Treasures \| The Mickey Mouse Club	Self (archive footage)	Super Hit	Similar →
1995	A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes: The Annette Funicello Story	Self	Flop	Similar →
1991	The Best of Disney: 50 Years of Magic	Self	Super Hit	Similar →
1990	Disneyland's 35th Anniversary Special	Self	Average	Similar →
1989	Troop Beverly Hills	Self	Average	Similar →
1988	Pee-wee's Playhouse Christmas Special	Self	Hit	Similar →
1988	Mickey's 60th Birthday	Self	Hit	Similar →
1987	Back to the Beach	Annette	Average	Similar →
1987	Spring Break Reunion	Self	Flop	Similar →
1985	Disneyland's 30th Anniversary Celebration	Self	Super Hit	Similar →
1985	Lots of Luck	Julie Maris	Hit	Similar →
1985	Hollywood's Funniest All-Star Bloopers	Self (archive footage)	Flop	Similar →
1984	DTV: Golden Oldies	Self	Flop	Similar →
1980	Men Who Rate a 10	Self	Flop	Similar →
1980	Kraft Salutes Disneyland's 25th Anniversary	Self	Flop	Similar →
1978	Dick Clark's Good Old Days Part II	Co-Hostess	Average	Similar →
1978	Mickey's 50	Self	Flop	Similar →
1977	Dick Clark's Good Old Days	-	Flop	Similar →
1968	Head	Minnie	Average	Similar →
1968	The Movie Orgy	Self (archive footage)	Average	Similar →
1967	Thunder Alley	Francie	Flop	Similar →
1966	Fireball 500	Jane	Flop	Similar →
1965	Dr. Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine	Girl in Dungeon	Flop	Similar →
1965	The Monkey's Uncle	Jennifer	Average	Similar →
1965	How to Stuff a Wild Bikini	Dee Dee	Flop	Similar →
1965	Ski Party	Prof. Sonya Roberts (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1965	Beach Blanket Bingo	Dee Dee	Average	Similar →
1964	Pajama Party	Connie	Flop	Similar →
1964	Bikini Beach	Dee Dee	Average	Similar →
1964	The Misadventures of Merlin Jones	Jennifer	Hit	Similar →
1964	Muscle Beach Party	Dee Dee	Average	Similar →
1963	Beach Party	Dolores	Average	Similar →
1962	Holiday Time at Disneyland	Self	Flop	Similar →
1962	Six Gun Law	Chiquita	Hit	Similar →
1962	Escapade in Florence	Annette Aliotto	Hit	Similar →
1962	The Golden Horseshoe Revue	Self - Performer (as Annette)	Flop	Similar →
1962	Disneyland After Dark	-	Hit	Similar →
1961	Backstage Party	Self	Hit	Similar →
1961	Babes in Toyland	Mary Contrary	Average	Similar →
1961	The Horsemasters	Dinah Wilcox	Hit	Similar →
1960	Gala Day at Disneyland	Self	Average	Similar →
1959	The Shaggy Dog	Allison D'Allessio	Average	Similar →
1957	The Rainbow Road to Oz	Princess Ozma	Flop	Similar →
1956	3D Jamboree	Herself	Flop	Similar →

Annette Funicello - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Annette Funicello?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Annette Funicello is "Walt Disney Treasures | The Mickey Mouse Club" with a rating of 9.3/10.

How many movies has Annette Funicello acted in?

Annette Funicello has been featured in at least 47 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Annette Funicello?

Other notable films include "Phyllis Diller: Not Just Another Pretty Face", "Disneyland's 30th Anniversary Celebration", and "The Best of Disney: 50 Years of Magic".