Cora Lee Day - Actor Profile

Cora Lee Day

Acting
Freshness: Jan 19, 2026
14Total Films
7.1 Highest Rated

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Cora Lee Day reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 14 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Cora Lee Day's filmography leans towards the Drama 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 29% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Cora Lee Day remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in What's Love Got to Do with It, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Cora Lee Day Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Cora Lee Day's career based on audience ratings.

★7.1
What's Love Got to Do with It (1993) movie poster
★7.1

What's Love Got to Do with It — Singer Tina Turner rises to stardom while mustering the courage to break free from her abusive husband Ike.

What's Love Got to Do with It

1993•Drama
★6.7
My Brother's Wedding (1983) movie poster
★6.7

My Brother's Wedding — A young African-American man, living in Los Angeles without direction in his life, reluctantly agrees to be the best man

My Brother's Wedding

1983•Drama
★6.7
Bush Mama (1979) movie poster
★6.7

Bush Mama — The story of Dorothy and her husband T.C. He is a discharged Vietnam veteran who thought he would return home to a "hero

Bush Mama

1979•Drama
★6.5
Fun with Dick and Jane (1977) movie poster
★6.5

Fun with Dick and Jane — When an upwardly mobile couple find themselves unemployed and in debt, they turn to armed robbery in desperation.

Fun with Dick and Jane

1977•Comedy
★6.4
Grand Canyon (1991) movie poster
★6.4

Grand Canyon — Grand Canyon revolved around six residents from different backgrounds whose lives intertwine in modern-day Los Angeles.

Grand Canyon

1991•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Cora Lee Day.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1998 Susan's Plan Woman in Cell Flop Similar →
1994 State of Emergency Ghostly Woman Flop Similar →
1994 A Worn Path Phoenix Jackson Flop Similar →
1993 What's Love Got to Do with It Grandma Georgiana Hit Similar →
1993 Odds and Ends - Average Similar →
1991 Grand Canyon Woman in Car Average Similar →
1991 One Good Cop Older Woman Average Similar →
1991 Daughters of the Dust Nana Peazant Average Similar →
1983 My Brother's Wedding Big Mama Hit Similar →
1979 Dr. Black, Mr. Hyde Mrs. Emily Harris Flop Similar →
1979 Bush Mama Molly Hit Similar →
1977 Passing Through Oshun Flop Similar →
1977 Fun with Dick and Jane Cleaning Lady Hit Similar →
1969 Evan's Corner Mother Flop Similar →

Cora Lee Day - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Cora Lee Day?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Cora Lee Day is "What's Love Got to Do with It" with a rating of 7.1/10.

How many movies has Cora Lee Day acted in?

Cora Lee Day has been featured in at least 14 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Cora Lee Day?

Other notable films include "My Brother's Wedding", "Bush Mama", and "Fun with Dick and Jane".