Shirley Eaton
ActingAbout Shirley Eaton
Shirley Eaton (born 12 January 1937) is an English actress. Eaton appeared regularly in British films throughout the 1950s and 1960s, and achieved notability for her performance as Bond Girl Jill Masterson in the 1964 James Bond film Goldfinger. Preferring to devote herself to raising a family, Eaton retired from acting in 1969. Description above from the Wikipedia article Shirley Eaton, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Shirley Eaton reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 41 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Shirley Eaton's filmography leans towards the Comedy 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 27% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Shirley Eaton remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in What's a Carry On?, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Shirley Eaton Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Shirley Eaton's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Shirley Eaton.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Famous T&A 2 | Sumuru (archive footage) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Best Ever Bond | Self / Jill Masterson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | What's a Carry On? | Self - Interviewee | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Mike Hammer's Mickey Spillane | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Behind the Scenes with 'Goldfinger' | Self / Jill Masterson (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | That's Carry On! | Staff Nurse Dorothy Denton (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Girl from Rio | Sumuru | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Blood of Fu Manchu | Black Widow | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Scorpio Letters | Phoebe Stewart | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Million Eyes of Sumuru | Sumuru | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | Eight on the Lam | Ellie Barton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | Bob Hope Comedy Special | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | Around the World Under the Sea | Dr. Margaret E. 'Maggie' Hanford | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Incredible World of James Bond | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Ten Little Indians | Ann Clyde | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Naked Brigade | Diana Forsythe | Flop | Similar → |
| 1964 | Goldfinger | Jill Masterson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Rhino! | Miss Harleigh | Flop | Similar → |
| 1964 | Our Man in the Caribbean | Lee (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Girl Hunters | Laura Knapp | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | What a Carve Up! | Linda Dickson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Dentist on the Job | Jill Venner | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | Nearly a Nasty Accident | Cpl. Jean Briggs | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | A Weekend with Lulu | Deirdre Proudfoot | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | Carry On Constable | Sally Barry | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Life Is a Circus | Shirley Winter | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | In the Wake of a Stranger | Joyce Edwards | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | Carry On Nurse | Staff Nurse Dorothy Denton | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Further Up the Creek | Jane | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Carry On Sergeant | Mary Sage | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Date with Disaster | Sue Miller | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Naked Truth | Melissa Right | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Doctor at Large | Nurse Nan MacPherson | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Three Men in a Boat | Sophie Clutterbuck | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Sailor Beware | Shirley Hornett | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Charley Moon | Angel Dream | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Love Match | Rose Brown | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Doctor in the House | Milly Groaker | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | You Know What Sailors Are | Harem Girl | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | A Day to Remember | Young Woman on Ferry | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Personal Affair | Schoolgirl | Average | Similar → |
Shirley Eaton - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Shirley Eaton?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Shirley Eaton is "What's a Carry On?" with a rating of 7.8/10.
How many movies has Shirley Eaton acted in?
Shirley Eaton has been featured in at least 41 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Shirley Eaton?
Other notable films include "Goldfinger", "The Love Match", and "Nearly a Nasty Accident".