What is Emily Yancy's latest movie?

Emily Yancy's most recent film is "Origin" (2023).

Is Emily Yancy a good actor?

Emily Yancy has an average audience rating of 5.5/10 across 11 films on movieMx, with standout performances in The Abyss, Second Chance, Origin.

Emily Yancy

Q: What is the best movie of Emily Yancy?

According to audience ratings on movieMx, the best movie starring Emily Yancy is "The Abyss" with a rating of 7.3/10.

Q: How many movies has Emily Yancy acted in?

Emily Yancy has been featured in at least 11 major films. Their complete ranked filmography is listed on this page.

Acting

Updated: Apr 11, 2026

11Total Films

7.3 Highest Rated

Born: Apr 28, 1939

Birth Place: New York City, New York, USA

About Emily Yancy

Emily Yancy (born April 28, 1939) is an American actress and singer.

Emily Yancy Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Emily Yancy reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 11 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 18% of Emily Yancy'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 Abyss, which stands out as a key performance.

Best Emily Yancy Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Emily Yancy's career based on audience ratings.

★7.3

★7.3

The Abyss: A civilian oil rig crew is recruited to conduct a search and rescue effort when a nuclear submarine mysteriously sinks.

The Abyss

1989•Adventure

★7.0

★7.0

Second Chance: A rich stockbroker buys a Nevada ghost town as a community for people who need a second chance in life.

Second Chance

1972•Comedy

★6.4

★6.4

Origin: While investigating the global phenomenon of caste and its dark influence on society, a journalist faces unfathomable pe

Origin

2023•Drama

★6.2

★6.2

Heat Wave: A rookie black journalist investigates the tensions of the Watts section of Los Angeles in the bloody summer of 1965.

Heat Wave

1990•History

★6.2

Cotton Comes to Harlem (1970) movie poster

★6.2

Cotton Comes to Harlem: Harlem's African-American population is being ripped off by the Rev. Deke O'Malley, who dishonestly claims that small do

Cotton Comes to Harlem

1970•Action

Full Filmography

Every movie Emily Yancy has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2023	Origin	Ruby Wilkerson	Average	Similar →
1995	Nine Months	Dr. Thatcher	Average	Similar →
1990	Heat Wave	Guidance Counselor	Average	Similar →
1989	The Abyss	Woman Reporter	Hit	Similar →
1988	Miracle at Beekman's Place	Olivia	Flop	Similar →
1982	The Sword and the Sorcerer	Ban Urlu	Flop	Similar →
1973	Poor Devil	Chelsea	Flop	Similar →
1972	Blacula	Nancy	Average	Similar →
1972	Second Chance	Stella Hill	Hit	Similar →
1970	Cotton Comes to Harlem	Mabel	Average	Similar →
1970	Tell Me That You Love Me, Junie Moon	Solana	Flop	Similar →

Emily Yancy - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Emily Yancy?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Emily Yancy is "The Abyss" with a rating of 7.3/10.

How many movies has Emily Yancy acted in?

Emily Yancy has been featured in at least 11 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Emily Yancy?

Other notable films include "Second Chance", "Origin", and "Heat Wave".