What is Brenda Sykes's latest movie?

Brenda Sykes's most recent film is "Drum" (1976).

Is Brenda Sykes a good actor?

Brenda Sykes has an average audience rating of 5.7/10 across 11 films on movieMx, with standout performances in Mandingo, Skin Game, Getting Straight.

Brenda Sykes

Q: What is the best movie of Brenda Sykes?

According to audience ratings on movieMx, the best movie starring Brenda Sykes is "Mandingo" with a rating of 6.6/10.

Q: How many movies has Brenda Sykes acted in?

Brenda Sykes has been featured in at least 11 major films. Their complete ranked filmography is listed on this page.

Acting

Updated: Apr 15, 2026

11Total Films

6.6 Highest Rated

Born: Jun 25, 1949

Birth Place: Shreveport, Louisiana, USA

About Brenda Sykes

Brenda Sykes (born June 25, 1949) is an American actress.

Brenda Sykes Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Brenda Sykes reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 11 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Brenda Sykes's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 18% of Brenda Sykes'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 Mandingo, which stands out as a key performance.

Best Brenda Sykes Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Brenda Sykes's career based on audience ratings.

★6.6

★6.6

Mandingo: Warren Maxwell, the owner of a run-down plantation, pressures his son, Hammond, to marry and produce an heir to inherit

Mandingo

1975•Romance

★6.5

★6.5

Skin Game: Quincy Drew and Jason O’Rourke, a pair of friends and con men—the former white, the latter a Northern-born free Black ma

Skin Game

1971•Action

★6.2

★6.2

Getting Straight: Graduate student Harry Bailey was once one of the most visible undergraduate activists on campus, but now that he's back

Getting Straight

1970•Comedy

★5.9

The Liberation of L.B. Jones (1970) movie poster

★5.9

The Liberation of L.B. Jones: A successful African American businessman has a quarrel with a white policeman, suspecting that he is having an affair w

The Liberation of L.B. Jones

1970•Drama

★5.8

★5.8

Black Gunn: A successful and popular nightclub owner who believes financial independence is the path to equality and success, must a

Black Gunn

1972•Action

Full Filmography

Every movie Brenda Sykes has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1976	Drum	Calinda	Flop	Similar →
1975	Mandingo	Ellen	Hit	Similar →
1973	Cleopatra Jones	Tiffany	Average	Similar →
1972	Black Gunn	Judith	Average	Similar →
1971	Honky	Shelia Smith	Flop	Similar →
1971	Skin Game	Naomi	Hit	Similar →
1971	Pretty Maids All in a Row	Pamela Wilcox	Average	Similar →
1971	The Sheriff	Janet Wilder	Flop	Similar →
1970	The Baby Maker	Francis (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1970	Getting Straight	Luan	Average	Similar →
1970	The Liberation of L.B. Jones	Jelly	Average	Similar →

Brenda Sykes - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Brenda Sykes?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Brenda Sykes is "Mandingo" with a rating of 6.6/10.

How many movies has Brenda Sykes acted in?

Brenda Sykes has been featured in at least 11 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Brenda Sykes?

Other notable films include "Skin Game", "Getting Straight", and "The Liberation of L.B. Jones".