Frances Foster - Actor Profile

Frances Foster

Acting
Freshness: Jan 27, 2026
19Total Films
7.5 Highest Rated
Born: Jun 11, 1924

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Frances Foster reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 19 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Frances Foster'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 16% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Frances Foster remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Malcolm X, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Frances Foster Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Frances Foster's career based on audience ratings.

★7.5
Malcolm X (1992) movie poster
★7.5

Malcolm X: A tribute to the controversial black activist and leader of the struggle for black liberation. He hit bottom during his

Malcolm X

1992•Drama
★6.8
Crooklyn (1994) movie poster
★6.8

Crooklyn: From Spike Lee comes this vibrant semi-autobiographical portrait of a school-teacher, her stubborn jazz-musician husband

Crooklyn

1994•Comedy
★6.7
Clockers (1995) movie poster
★6.7

Clockers: Strike is a young city drug pusher under the tutelage of drug lord Rodney Little. When a night manager at a fast-food re

Clockers

1995•Crime
★6.0
The Distinguished Gentleman (1992) movie poster
★6.0

The Distinguished Gentleman: A Florida con man uses the recent death of the long time Congressman from his district, who he just happens to share a l

The Distinguished Gentleman

1992•Comedy
★6.0
Citizen Cohn (1992) movie poster
★6.0

Citizen Cohn: As lawyer and power broker Roy Cohn lies dying of AIDS in a private hospital room, ghosts from his past visit him as he

Citizen Cohn

1992•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Frances Foster.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1995 Clockers Gloria Hit Similar →
1994 Crooklyn Aunt Song Hit Similar →
1992 The Distinguished Gentleman Grandma Average Similar →
1992 Malcolm X Woman Outside Audubon Ballroom Super Hit Similar →
1992 Citizen Cohn First Annie Lee Moss Average Similar →
1992 Through an Open Window Dianne Flop Similar →
1991 Darrow Elsa Jackson Flop Similar →
1989 James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket Self Flop Similar →
1987 Desperate Loretta Flop Similar →
1987 Five Corners Waitress Average Similar →
1987 Enemy Territory Elva Briggs Average Similar →
1986 Trapped In Silence Ovelia Average Similar →
1984 Tales of the Unknown South "Neighbors" Flop Similar →
1984 The House of Dies Drear Great-Grandmother Jeffers Flop Similar →
1978 The Last Tenant Nurse in Home Flop Similar →
1977 A Piece of the Action Bea Quitman Average Similar →
1976 The First Breeze of Summer Gremmar Flop Similar →
1974 Legacy of Blood Sylvie Flop Similar →
1959 Take a Giant Step Poppy Flop Similar →

Frances Foster - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Frances Foster?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Frances Foster is "Malcolm X" with a rating of 7.5/10.

How many movies has Frances Foster acted in?

Frances Foster has been featured in at least 19 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Frances Foster?

Other notable films include "Crooklyn", "Clockers", and "The Distinguished Gentleman".