Ellen Lowe

Acting

Freshness: Jan 24, 2026

22Total Films

8.0 Highest Rated

Born: Aug 11, 1898

Birth Place: Ontario, Canada

About Ellen Lowe

Ellen Lowe (born Ellen Crotty; August 11, 1898 - September 8, 1984) was a Canadian actress.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Ellen Lowe reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 22 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Ellen Lowe'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 32% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Ellen Lowe remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Citizen Kane, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Ellen Lowe Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Ellen Lowe's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0

★8.0

Citizen Kane: Newspaper magnate Charles Foster Kane is taken from his mother as a boy and made the ward of a rich industrialist. As a

Citizen Kane

1941•Mystery

★7.1

★7.1

Sitting Pretty: Tacey and Harry King are a suburban couple with three sons and a serious need of a babysitter. Tacey puts an ad in the p

Sitting Pretty

1948•Comedy

★7.0

★7.0

My Favorite Wife: Years after she was presumed dead in a shipwreck, Ellen Arden returns home to the surprise of her husband recently remar

My Favorite Wife

1940•Comedy

★7.0

★7.0

Grand Ole Opry: Aided by musicians at the Grand Ole Opry, a small-town mayor in the Ozarks takes on a group of crooked politicians.

Grand Ole Opry

1940•Comedy

★6.8

★6.8

Reign of Terror: The French Revolution, 1794. The Marquis de Lafayette asks Charles D'Aubigny to infiltrate the Jacobin Party to overthro

Reign of Terror

1949•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Ellen Lowe.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1949	Reign of Terror	Marie Blanchard (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1948	Sitting Pretty	Effie (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1948	Open Secret	Mae Locke	Hit	Similar →
1944	The Port of 40 Thieves	Miss Jones	Hit	Similar →
1944	Bordertown Trail	Abigail	Flop	Similar →
1943	Sleepy Lagoon	Mrs. Simms	Flop	Similar →
1943	Hi Diddle Diddle	Maid	Average	Similar →
1943	Idaho	Hatchet-Faced Townswoman	Average	Similar →
1941	You Belong to Me	Eva	Average	Similar →
1941	Tom, Dick and Harry	Matron (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1941	Saddlemates	Aunt Amanda	Flop	Similar →
1941	Citizen Kane	Ms. Townsend (uncredited)	Super Hit	Similar →
1940	Wagon Train	Amanthy	Average	Similar →
1940	Grand Ole Opry	Granny (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1940	My Favorite Wife	Weissmuller Inquirer's Companion (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1940	Black Friday	Midtown Hotel Maid	Average	Similar →
1940	Rancho Grande	Effie Tinker (as Ellen E. Lowe)	Flop	Similar →
1938	The Beloved Brat	Anna	Average	Similar →
1936	Dancing Pirate	Miss Ponsonby (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1936	The Murder of Dr. Harrigan	Nurse Foster	Average	Similar →
1936	King of Burlesque	Miss Meredith	Average	Similar →
1933	Christopher Bean	Maid	Flop	Similar →

Ellen Lowe - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Ellen Lowe?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ellen Lowe is "Citizen Kane" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Ellen Lowe acted in?

Ellen Lowe has been featured in at least 22 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Ellen Lowe?

Other notable films include "Sitting Pretty", "My Favorite Wife", and "Grand Ole Opry".