Cheryl Walker - Actor Profile

Cheryl Walker

Acting
Updated: Apr 12, 2026
23Total Films
7.0 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 1, 1918
Birth Place: South Pasadena, California, USA

About Cheryl Walker

From Wikipedia Cheryl Walker (August 1, 1918 – October 24, 1971) was an American fashion model and actress. Born in South Pasadena, California to Everett Dale and Pauline S. Walker, Cheryl Walker won the 1938 Tournament of Roses pageant leading to a brief career as a model and the beginning of a brief film career. She appeared in small, uncredited roles in several films from 1938 until her first substantial role in Chasing Trouble (1940) with Frankie Darro. She briefly took the name Sharon Lee for the film Secrets of a Model (1940) which provided her first starring role, before returning to minor roles. She was Veronica Lake's "double" in the film Sullivan's Travels (1941), and was the female lead in Shadows on the Sage (1942). She also was Claudette Colbert's stand-in on No Time for Love. Her most substantial role was in Stage Door Canteen (1943) in which she played a hostess at the canteen who meets and falls in love with a serviceman. She continued appearing in films for the next few years until her retirement in 1948.

Cheryl Walker Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Cheryl Walker reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 23 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 13% of Cheryl Walker'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 Christmas in July, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Cheryl Walker Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Cheryl Walker's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Cheryl Walker has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1948 Waterfront at Midnight Helen Hanrohan Flop Similar →
1948 Reaching from Heaven Madeline Bradley Flop Similar →
1947 Three on a Ticket Phyllis Hamilton Average Similar →
1946 Larceny in Her Heart Phyllis Hamilton Average Similar →
1946 Murder Is My Business Phyllis Hamilton Average Similar →
1945 How DOooo You Do Cheryl Flop Similar →
1945 Rhythm Round-Up Mary Parker Flop Similar →
1945 Identity Unknown Sally MacGregor Flop Similar →
1945 It's a Pleasure Loni Flop Similar →
1945 A Song for Miss Julie Marcelle Conway Flop Similar →
1944 3 Is a Family Marian Franklin Flop Similar →
1944 Three Little Sisters Lily Scott Flop Similar →
1944 Trial by Trigger Lee Roberts Flop Similar →
1943 Stage Door Canteen Eileen Burke Average Similar →
1942 Shadows on the Sage Doris Jackson Flop Similar →
1940 Christmas in July Secretary (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1940 Secrets of a Model Rita Wilson Average Similar →
1940 Chasing Trouble Phyllis Benton Flop Similar →
1939 $1,000 a Touchdown Blondie (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1938 If I Were King Girl (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1938 Men with Wings Nurse Flop Similar →
1938 You and Me Sales Clerk (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1938 Cocoanut Grove Girl Flop Similar →

Cheryl Walker - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Cheryl Walker?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Cheryl Walker is "Christmas in July" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Cheryl Walker acted in?

Cheryl Walker has been featured in at least 23 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Cheryl Walker?

Other notable films include "If I Were King", "You and Me", and "Stage Door Canteen".

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