Charlayne Woodard
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Charlaine "Charlayne" Woodard (born December 29, 1953) is an American playwright and actress. She is a two-time Obie Award winner as well as a Tony Award and Drama Desk nominee. Description above from the Wikipedia article Charlayne Woodard, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Charlayne Woodard Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Charlayne Woodard reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 30 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Charlayne Woodard's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 20% of Charlayne Woodard'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 Broadway's Lost Treasures II, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Charlayne Woodard Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Charlayne Woodard's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Charlayne Woodard has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | King Hamlet | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2020 | Pose-a-Thon for Pride | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | Glass | Mrs. Price | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Things Never Said | Charlotte | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Lackawanna Blues | Bill's Woman | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Broadway's Lost Treasures II | Performer (segment "Ain't Misbehavin'") | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | D.C. Sniper: 23 Days of Fear | Mildred Muhammad | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Sunshine State | Loretta | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Unbreakable | Elijah's Mother | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Million Dollar Hotel | Jean Swift | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Around the Fire | Kate | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Touched By Evil | Det. Duvall | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Crucible | Tituba | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Run for the Dream: The Gail Devers Story | Gail Devers | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Eye for an Eye | Angel Kosinsky | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Buffalo Girls | Doosie | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Babyfever | Eartha | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Angie | Floor Nurse | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Meteor Man | Janice Farrell | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | One Good Cop | Cheryl Clark | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | He Said, She Said | Cindy | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Twister | Lola | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Me and Him | Dancing Secretary | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | God Bless the Child | Chandra Watkins | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Crackers | Jasmine | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Hard Feelings | Winona Lockhart | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Ain't Misbehavin' | Performer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Hair | White Boys | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Cindy | Cindy | Average | Similar → |
Charlayne Woodard - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Charlayne Woodard?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Charlayne Woodard is "Broadway's Lost Treasures II" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Charlayne Woodard acted in?
Charlayne Woodard has been featured in at least 30 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Charlayne Woodard?
Other notable films include "Ain't Misbehavin'", "Hair", and "Unbreakable".