Cassandra Wilson

Acting

Freshness: Jan 30, 2026

12Total Films

8.0 Highest Rated

Born: Dec 4, 1955

Birth Place: Jackson, Mississippi, USA

About Cassandra Wilson

Cassandra Wilson is an American jazz singer, songwriter, musician, actress and producer. A vocalist blessed with an unmistakable timbre and attack who has expanded the playing field by incorporating blues, country, and folk music into her work.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Cassandra Wilson reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 12 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Music

The majority of Cassandra Wilson's filmography leans towards the Music 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 25% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Cassandra Wilson remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Billie Holiday: A Sensation, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Cassandra Wilson Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Cassandra Wilson's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0

Billie Holiday: A Sensation (2015) movie poster

★8.0

Billie Holiday: A Sensation: A documentary about the legendary jazz singer Billie Holiday (1915-1959). There exist many myths and legends about the

Billie Holiday: A Sensation

2015•Documentary

★6.7

★6.7

The Score: An aging thief hopes to retire and live off his ill-gotten wealth when a young kid convinces him into doing one last hei

The Score

2001•Action

★6.5

★6.5

The Soul of a Man: In "The Soul of A Man," director Wim Wenders looks at the dramatic tension in the blues between the sacred and the profa

The Soul of a Man

2003•Documentary

★6.0

Cassandra Wilson celebrates Billie Holiday:

Cassandra Wilson celebrates Billie Holiday

•Music

★5.2

★5.2

Junior: A research scientist becomes the world's first pregnant man in order to test a drug he and a colleague have designed for

Junior

1994•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Cassandra Wilson.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2015	Billie Holiday: A Sensation	Self	Super Hit	Similar →
2004	Cassandra Wilson In Concert Soft Winds	-	Flop	Similar →
2003	The Soul of a Man	Self	Hit	Similar →
2002	Strange Fruit	Self	Flop	Similar →
2001	Jazz Seen	Self	Flop	Similar →
2001	The Score	Special Appearance	Hit	Similar →
2000	An All-Star Tribute to Joni Mitchell	Self	Flop	Similar →
1999	David Sanborn & Friends - The Super Session II	-	Flop	Similar →
1994	Junior	Singer	Flop	Similar →
N/A	Cassandra Wilson celebrates Billie Holiday	Herself - vocals	Average	Similar →
N/A	Traveling Miles	-	Flop	Similar →
N/A	Robbie Robertson: A Retrospective - From the Band to the Rock'n'Roll Hall Of Fame	Herself	Flop	Similar →

Cassandra Wilson - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Cassandra Wilson?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Cassandra Wilson is "Billie Holiday: A Sensation" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Cassandra Wilson acted in?

Cassandra Wilson has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Cassandra Wilson?

Other notable films include "The Score", "The Soul of a Man", and "Cassandra Wilson celebrates Billie Holiday".