Dina Merrill
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Dina Merrill (born Nedenia Marjorie Hutton; December 29, 1923 – May 22, 2017) was an American actress, heiress, socialite, businesswoman, and philanthropist. Description above from the Wikipedia article Dina Merrill, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Dina Merrill Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Dina Merrill reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 49 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Dina Merrill's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 18% of Dina Merrill'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 The Tenth Month, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Dina Merrill Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Dina Merrill's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Dina Merrill has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Shade | Dina | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Glow | Phoebe Janusz | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Magnificent Ambersons | Mrs. Johnson | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | The Other Sister | Pucky (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Mighty Joe Young | Society Woman | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | A Chance of Snow | Merilee Parker | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Milk & Money | Ellen, David's Mother | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Open Season | Doris Hays-Britton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | The Point of Betrayal | Laura Kittredge | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Suture | Alice Jameson | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Not in My Family | Clair Worth | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | The Player | Celia | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | True Colors | Joan Stiles | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Fear | Catherine Tarr | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Night of 100 Stars III | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Turn Back the Clock | Maureen Dowd | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Caddyshack II | Cynthia Young | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Twisted | Nell Kempler | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Hot Pursuit | Estelle Modrian | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | Anna to the Infinite Power | Sarah | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | The Brass Ring | Mother | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Night of 100 Stars | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Just Tell Me What You Want | Connie Herschel | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Tenth Month | Cele | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | A Wedding | Antoinette Goddard | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Greatest | Velvet Green | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | Kingston | Helen Martinson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Meal | Kelly | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Throw Out the Anchor | Lindy Baker | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | Running Wild | Whit Colby | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Letters | Penelope Parkington | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Family Flight | Florence Carlyle | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | Mr. and Mrs. Bo Jo Jones | Mrs. Greher | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Walking Major | Kelly Allen | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Lonely Profession | Beatrice Savarona | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | Seven in Darkness | Emily Garth | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Sunshine Patriot | Brancie Hagen | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | I'll Take Sweden | Karin Granstedt | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Courtship of Eddie's Father | Rita Behrens | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | Westinghouse Presents: The Dispossessed | Annette DeGrande | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | Twenty Plus Two | Nicki Kovacs | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Young Savages | Karin Bell | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Sundowners | Jean Halstead | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | BUtterfield 8 | Emily Liggett | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Operation Petticoat | 2nd Lieutenant Barbara Duran | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | What Makes Sammy Run? | Laurette Harrington | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Don't Give Up the Ship | Ens. Rita J. Benson | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | A Nice Little Bank That Should Be Robbed | Margie Solitaire | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | Desk Set | Sylvia Blair | Hit | Similar → |
Dina Merrill - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Dina Merrill?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Dina Merrill is "The Tenth Month" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Dina Merrill acted in?
Dina Merrill has been featured in at least 49 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Dina Merrill?
Other notable films include "The Player", "Operation Petticoat", and "Desk Set".