Josephine Joseph - Actor Profile

Josephine Joseph

Acting
Updated: Apr 15, 2026
1Total Films
7.8 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 4, 1891
Birth Place: Austria

About Josephine Joseph

Josephine-Joseph (c. 1896/1897) was an American performer who was prominent in circus sideshows and the carnival circuits during the early 20th century. She is best known for her only film role in the Tod Browning, pre-code production Freaks in 1932. Her body was supposedly split down the middle, one side female and the other male. She claimed to be an intersex person ("true hermaphrodite" as it was called in her times), but there is no evidence to confirm whether this was the case; she may have just been a very skilled impersonator, in the style of Albert-Alberta Karas. Description above from the Wikipedia article Josephine Joseph, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Josephine Joseph Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Josephine Joseph reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 1 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 100% of Josephine Joseph'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 Freaks, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Josephine Joseph Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Josephine Joseph's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Josephine Joseph has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1932 Freaks Half Woman-Half Man Super Hit Similar →

Josephine Joseph - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Josephine Joseph?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Josephine Joseph is "Freaks" with a rating of 7.8/10.

How many movies has Josephine Joseph acted in?

Josephine Joseph has been featured in at least 1 major films throughout their career.

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