Jo Stafford

Acting

Freshness: Jan 21, 2026

6Total Films

7.3 Highest Rated

Born: Nov 12, 1917

Birth Place: Coalinga, California, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Jo Stafford reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 6 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Jo Stafford'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 17% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Jo Stafford remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Dark Passage, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Jo Stafford Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jo Stafford's career based on audience ratings.

★7.3

★7.3

Dark Passage: A man convicted of murdering his wife escapes from prison and works with a woman to try and prove his innocence.

Dark Passage

1947•Thriller

★6.4

★6.4

Du Barry Was a Lady: Hat check man Louis Blore is in love with nightclub star May Daly. May, however, is in love with a poor dancer but wants

Du Barry Was a Lady

1943•Comedy

★6.1

★6.1

Honolulu: Wanting a break from his overzealous fans, a famous movie star hires a Hawaiian plantation owner to switch places with h

Honolulu

1939•Comedy

★6.0

★6.0

Jam Session: A young woman from Kansas (Ann Miller) arrives in Hollywood with hopes of a movie career.

Jam Session

1944•Comedy

★5.5

★5.5

Las Vegas Nights: A vaudeville act inherits an old, beat-up building and decides to try to turn it into a hip new nightclub. Frank Sinatr

Las Vegas Nights

1941•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jo Stafford.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2001	Golden Burn	Laura	Flop	Similar →
1947	Dark Passage	Singer (voice, uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1944	Jam Session	Herself	Average	Similar →
1943	Du Barry Was a Lady	Member of The Pied Pipers (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1941	Las Vegas Nights	Herself	Average	Similar →
1939	Honolulu	Member of The Pied Pipers (uncredited)	Average	Similar →

Jo Stafford - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jo Stafford?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jo Stafford is "Dark Passage" with a rating of 7.3/10.

How many movies has Jo Stafford acted in?

Jo Stafford has been featured in at least 6 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jo Stafford?

Other notable films include "Du Barry Was a Lady", "Honolulu", and "Jam Session".