Joan Crosby

Acting

Freshness: Jan 26, 2026

9Total Films

6.8 Highest Rated

Born: Feb 14, 1924

Birth Place: Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Joan Crosby reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 9 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: TV Movie

The majority of Joan Crosby's filmography leans towards the TV Movie 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 11% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Joan Crosby remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Legend of Lizzie Borden, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Joan Crosby Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Joan Crosby's career based on audience ratings.

★6.8

The Legend of Lizzie Borden (1975) movie poster

★6.8

The Legend of Lizzie Borden: A dramatization of the famous 1893 Massachusetts trial of the woman accused of murdering her father and stepmother with

The Legend of Lizzie Borden

1975•TV Movie

★6.0

The Great American Beauty Contest (1973) movie poster

★6.0

The Great American Beauty Contest: The pursuit by America's loveliest girls for a coveted beauty crown is threatened by a scandal which implicates a judge,

The Great American Beauty Contest

1973•TV Movie

★5.8

★5.8

Planet Earth: The time: the 22nd century. The place: the Confederacy, a matriarchy where men are enslaved and impotent. The hero: Dyla

Planet Earth

1974•Sci-Fi

★5.7

★5.7

Airport 1975: When an in-flight collision incapacitates the pilots of an airplane bound for Los Angeles, stewardess Nancy Pryor is for

Airport 1975

1974•Drama

★5.7

★5.7

Life Stinks: Affluent and arrogant businessman Goddard Bolt, feuding with rival Vance Crasswell over a land deal, makes a bet with Cr

Life Stinks

1991•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Joan Crosby.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1991	Life Stinks	Woman at Fire	Average	Similar →
1981	Evita Peron	Second Actress	Flop	Similar →
1978	Cotton Candy	Mrs. Smalley	Flop	Similar →
1978	Wild and Wooly	Sophie	Flop	Similar →
1975	The Legend of Lizzie Borden	Companion	Hit	Similar →
1974	Airport 1975	Passenger (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1974	Planet Earth	Kyla	Average	Similar →
1974	Unwed Father	Waitress	Flop	Similar →
1973	The Great American Beauty Contest	Female Judge #1	Average	Similar →

Joan Crosby - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Joan Crosby?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Joan Crosby is "The Legend of Lizzie Borden" with a rating of 6.8/10.

How many movies has Joan Crosby acted in?

Joan Crosby has been featured in at least 9 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Joan Crosby?

Other notable films include "The Great American Beauty Contest", "Planet Earth", and "Airport 1975".