Joanne Whalley
ActingAbout Joanne Whalley
Joanne Whalley (born 25 August 1961) is an English actress who began her career in 1974. She has since amassed numerous credits, primarily on television, but also in nearly 30 feature films, including Dance with a Stranger (1985), Willow (1988), Scandal (1989), The Secret Rapture (1993) and Mother's Boys (1994). Following her marriage to Val Kilmer in 1988, she was credited as Joanne Whalley-Kilmer until their divorce in 1996. Whalley was nominated for the BAFTA TV Award for Best Actress for the 1985 BBC serial Edge of Darkness, and was nominated for a Best Actress Golden Nymph Award at the Monte-Carlo Television Festival for the 2011 series The Borgias. Her other television roles include the 1986 BBC serial The Singing Detective; playing the title role in the 2000 CBS TV film Jackie Bouvier Kennedy Onassis, and as Claudia, wife of Pontius Pilate in the 2015 NBC series A.D. The Bible Continues. Description above from the Wikipedia article Joanne Whalley, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Joanne Whalley reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Joanne Whalley's filmography leans towards the Drama 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 24% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Joanne Whalley remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Gardel, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Joanne Whalley Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Joanne Whalley's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Joanne Whalley.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Tornado | Vienna Crawford | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | Willow: Behind the Magic | Self - 'Sorsha' | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | Love Is Love Is Love | Lainie / Joanne (segments "Two for Dinner" and "Late Lunch") | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | Val | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Resurrection | Claudia | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Paul, Apostle of Christ | Priscilla | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Muse | Jacqueline | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | The Ark | Emmy | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Challenger Disaster | Gweneth Feynman | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Twixt | Denise | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Golf in the Kingdom | Agatha McNaughton | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | 44 Inch Chest | Liz | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Diverted | Marion Price | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Flood | Patricia Nash | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Life Line | Katy Adair | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Played | Maggie | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Child of Mine | Tess Palmer | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Californians | Luna | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Before You Go | Mary | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Virginia's Run | Jessie Eastwood | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Breathtaking | Caroline Henshaw | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Jackie Bouvier Kennedy Onassis | Jackie Bouvier Kennedy Onassis | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Guilty | Natalie Crane | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Run the Wild Fields | Ruby Miller | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | A Texas Funeral | Miranda | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Man Who Knew Too Little | Lori | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Trial by Jury | Valerie Alston | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | A Good Man in Africa | Celia Adekunle | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Mother's Boys | Colleen 'Callie' Harland | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Secret Rapture | Katherine Coleridge | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Storyville | Natalie Tate | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Shattered | Jenny Scott | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Big Man | Beth Scoular | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Navy Seals | Claire Varrens | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | A TV Dante | Beatrice | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Kill Me Again | Fay Forrester | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Scandal | Christine Keeler | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | To Kill a Priest | Anna | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Willow | Sorsha | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Willow: The Making of an Adventure | Self - 'Sorsha' | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Will You Love Me Tomorrow | Jackie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Shoreleave | Myra | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | The Good Father | Mary Hall | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | No Surrender | Cheryl | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Dance with a Stranger | Christine | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | A Christmas Carol | Fan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Pink Floyd: The Wall | Groupie | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Birth of The Beatles | Schoolgirl (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | The One and Only Phyllis Dixey | Doris | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Gardel | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
Joanne Whalley - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Joanne Whalley?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Joanne Whalley is "Gardel" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Joanne Whalley acted in?
Joanne Whalley has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Joanne Whalley?
Other notable films include "Pink Floyd: The Wall", "Paul, Apostle of Christ", and "A Christmas Carol".