Cheryl Smith
ActingAbout Cheryl Smith
Cheryl "Rainbeaux" Smith is an actress quite familiar to genre film fans. With leads in "B" pictures and meaty smaller parts in more major ones, her career showed great promise in the 1970s. Alas, it was not meant to be . . . the lure of hard drugs was to bring tragedy to the lovely and talented "Rainbeaux" (a nickname given her for being a mainstay at L.A.'s Rainbow Club, a popular spot for musicians). She was once a member of the legendary girl band The Runaways, but heroin plagued her life for many years and caused her to contract hepatitis, which ultimately killed her. She is the mother of a son, allegedly sired by a member of the rock band The Animals.
Cheryl Smith Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Cheryl Smith reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 31 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Cheryl Smith's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 16% of Cheryl Smith'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 Phantom of the Paradise, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Cheryl Smith Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Cheryl Smith's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Cheryl Smith has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Dusk to Dawn Drive-In Trash-O-Rama Show Vol. 3 | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Du-beat-e-o | Runaways Member (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | Independence Day | Ginny | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Parasite | Captive Girl | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Best of Sex and Violence | (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Vice Squad | White Prostitute | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Nice Dreams | Blondie Group #1 | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Choice | Chris | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Melvin and Howard | Patient Ronnie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Up in Smoke | Laughing Lady | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Laserblast | Kathy Farley | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Fantasm Comes Again | Carol | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Choirboys | Tammy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Game Show Models | Game Show Assistant / Prize | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Incredible Melting Man | The Model | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Cinderella | Cinderella | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Boogie Vision | Naked hippie girl on motorcycle | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Massacre at Central High | Mary | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | Slumber Party '57 | Sherry | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Drum | Sophie Maxwell | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Logan's Run | Screamer Party Woman (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Pom Pom Girls | Roxanne | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Revenge of the Cheerleaders | Heather | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | Farewell, My Lovely | Doris | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Video Vixens! | 'Twinkle Twat' Girl | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Lemora: A Child's Tale of the Supernatural | Lila Lee | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | Phantom of the Paradise | Groupie | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Swinging Cheerleaders | Andrea | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | Caged Heat | Lavelle | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | Evel Knievel | Rodeo Ticket Buyer (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Birth of Aphrodite | Aphrodite | Flop | Similar → |
Cheryl Smith - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Cheryl Smith?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Cheryl Smith is "Phantom of the Paradise" with a rating of 7.5/10.
How many movies has Cheryl Smith acted in?
Cheryl Smith has been featured in at least 31 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Cheryl Smith?
Other notable films include "Farewell, My Lovely", "Up in Smoke", and "Logan's Run".