What is Irish McCalla's latest movie?

Irish McCalla's most recent film is "Hands of a Stranger" (1962).

Is Irish McCalla a good actor?

Irish McCalla has an average audience rating of 5.1/10 across 6 films on movieMx, with standout performances in Disneyland '59, The Beat Generation, Five Bold Women.

Irish McCalla

Q: What is the best movie of Irish McCalla?

According to audience ratings on movieMx, the best movie starring Irish McCalla is "Disneyland '59" with a rating of 6.5/10.

Q: How many movies has Irish McCalla acted in?

Irish McCalla has been featured in at least 6 major films. Their complete ranked filmography is listed on this page.

Acting

Updated: Apr 15, 2026

6Total Films

6.5 Highest Rated

Born: Dec 25, 1929

Birth Place: Pawnee City, Nebraska, USA

About Irish McCalla

Nellie Elizabeth "Irish" McCalla (December 25, 1928 - February 1, 2002) was an American film and television actress and artist best known as the title star of the 1950s television series Sheena, Queen of the Jungle. She co-starred with actor Chris Drake. McCalla was also a "Vargas Girl" model for pin-up girl artist Alberto Vargas.

Irish McCalla Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Irish McCalla reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 6 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 17% of Irish McCalla'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 Disneyland '59, which stands out as a key performance.

Best Irish McCalla Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Irish McCalla's career based on audience ratings.

★6.5

★6.5

Disneyland '59: Walt Disney and Art Linkletter co-host a live celebration of Disneyland's 1959 expansion that consisted of the debuts of

Disneyland '59

1959•Documentary

★5.0

★5.0

The Beat Generation: A group of beatniks unwittingly harbor a serial rapist. A cop goes after him after his wife is attacked.

The Beat Generation

1959•Crime

★5.0

★5.0

Five Bold Women: Marshal Kirk Reed is escorting five female prisoners---killers all--- from one part of Texas to another part of Texas wh

Five Bold Women

1960•Action

★4.9

★4.9

Hands of a Stranger: A concert pianist loses his hands in a car crash, but a surgeon gives him new ones. The experimental medical procedure g

Hands of a Stranger

1962•Horror

★4.8

★4.8

Five Gates to Hell: A group of nurses, doctors and nuns are taken hostage in Vietnam and sent up river to a castle hideout so they can cure

Five Gates to Hell

1959•Adventure

Full Filmography

Every movie Irish McCalla has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1962	Hands of a Stranger	Holly	Flop	Similar →
1960	Five Bold Women	'Big Pearl' Jackson	Flop	Similar →
1959	Five Gates to Hell	Sister Magdalena	Flop	Similar →
1959	The Beat Generation	Marie Baron	Flop	Similar →
1959	Disneyland '59	Self	Hit	Similar →
1958	She Demons	Jerrie Turner	Flop	Similar →

Irish McCalla - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Irish McCalla?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Irish McCalla is "Disneyland '59" with a rating of 6.5/10.

How many movies has Irish McCalla acted in?

Irish McCalla has been featured in at least 6 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Irish McCalla?

Other notable films include "The Beat Generation", "Five Bold Women", and "Hands of a Stranger".