Gene Tierney
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Gene Eliza Tierney (November 19, 1920 – November 6, 1991) was an American film and stage actress. Acclaimed as one of the great beauties of her day, she is best-remembered for her performance in the title role of Laura (1944) and her Academy Award-nominated performance in Leave Her to Heaven (1945). Other notable roles include Martha Strable Van Cleve in Heaven Can Wait (1943), Isabel Bradley Maturin in The Razor's Edge (1946), Lucy Muir in The Ghost and Mrs. Muir (1947), Ann Sutton in Whirlpool (1949), Maggie Carleton McNulty in The Mating Season (1951), and Anne Scott in The Left Hand of God (1955).
Gene Tierney Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Gene Tierney reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 44 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Gene Tierney's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 43% of Gene Tierney'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 Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Gene Tierney Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Gene Tierney's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Gene Tierney has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Beautiful Like a Poem | Self (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | Gene Tierney: A Forgotten Star | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Marilyn, dernières séances | archive footage | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Gene Tierney: A Shattered Portrait | Self (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker | Laura Hunt (archive footage) (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Daughter of the Mind | Lenore Constable | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Pleasure Seekers | Jane Barton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | Toys in the Attic | Albertine Prine | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Four Nights of the Full Moon | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | Advise & Consent | Dolly Harrison | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Left Hand of God | Anne 'Scotty' Scott | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Black Widow | Iris Denver | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Egyptian | Baketamon | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Personal Affair | Kay Barlow | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Never Let Me Go | Marya Lamarkina | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Plymouth Adventure | Dorothy Bradford | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Way of a Gaucho | Teresa Chavez | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Close to My Heart | Midge Sheridan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Secret of Convict Lake | Marcia Stoddard | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | On the Riviera | Lili Duran | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Mating Season | Maggie Carleton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Costume Designer | Self (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | Where the Sidewalk Ends | Morgan Taylor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Night and the City | Mary Bristol | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Whirlpool | Ann Sutton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | That Wonderful Urge | Sara Farley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Iron Curtain | Anna Gouzenko | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Ghost and Mrs. Muir | Lucy Muir | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Razor's Edge | Isabel Bradley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Dragonwyck | Miranda Wells | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Leave Her to Heaven | Ellen Berent Harland | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | A Bell for Adano | Tina Tomasino | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Laura | Laura Hunt | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Heaven Can Wait | Martha Strabel Van Cleve | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | China Girl | Haoli Young | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | Thunder Birds | Kay Saunders | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | Rings on Her Fingers | Susan Miller / Linda Worthington | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Son of Fury: The Story of Benjamin Blake | Eve | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Shanghai Gesture | Victoria Charteris (aka "Poppy Smith") | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Sundown | Graham 'Zia' Fletcher | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | Belle Starr | Belle Starr | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Tobacco Road | Ellie May Lester | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Hudson's Bay | Barbara Hall | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Return of Frank James | Eleanor Stone | Average | Similar → |
Gene Tierney - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Gene Tierney?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Gene Tierney is "Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker" with a rating of 7.7/10.
How many movies has Gene Tierney acted in?
Gene Tierney has been featured in at least 44 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Gene Tierney?
Other notable films include "Laura", "The Ghost and Mrs. Muir", and "Night and the City".