Joy Shelton - Actor Profile

Joy Shelton

Acting
Freshness: Jan 27, 2026
17Total Films
7.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jun 3, 1922
Birth Place: Marylebone, London, England, UK

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Joy Shelton reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 17 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Joy Shelton'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 35% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Joy Shelton remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Designing Women, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Joy Shelton Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Joy Shelton's career based on audience ratings.

★7.0
Designing Women (1948) movie poster
★7.0

Designing Women: Part of BFI collection "Design for Today."

Designing Women

1948
★7.0
No Room at the Inn (1948) movie poster
★7.0

No Room at the Inn: A group of children are evacuated during world war two into the care of an alcoholic woman.

No Room at the Inn

1948•Drama
★6.6
Once a Sinner (1950) movie poster
★6.6

Once a Sinner: Impoverished British bank clerk John Ross is hopelessly in love with drop-dead gorgeous Irene James. Ross will do anythi

Once a Sinner

1950•Drama
★6.5
H.M.S. Defiant (1962) movie poster
★6.5

H.M.S. Defiant: Defiant's crew is part of a fleet-wide movement to present a petition of grievances to the Admiralty. Violence must be n

H.M.S. Defiant

1962•Adventure
★6.5
Emergency Call (1952) movie poster
★6.5

Emergency Call: A 5-year-old child is diagnosed with leukaemia and has only days to live. Her only hope is a blood transfusion, but her

Emergency Call

1952•Thriller

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Joy Shelton.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1962 H.M.S. Defiant Mrs Crawford Hit Similar →
1961 Anna Karenina Second Lady Hit Similar →
1961 Five Golden Hours 2nd Lady Guest Average Similar →
1960 No Kidding Mrs. Rockbottom Average Similar →
1954 Impulse Elizabeth Curtis Flop Similar →
1953 Park Plaza 605 Pixie Everard Flop Similar →
1952 Emergency Call Laura Bishop Hit Similar →
1951 A Case For P.C. 49 Joan Carr Flop Similar →
1950 Midnight Episode - Flop Similar →
1950 Once a Sinner Vera Lamb Hit Similar →
1948 No Room at the Inn Judith Drave Hit Similar →
1948 Uneasy Terms Effie Flop Similar →
1948 Designing Women Anna Hit Similar →
1946 Send for Paul Temple Steve Trent Flop Similar →
1945 Waterloo Road Tillie Colter Average Similar →
1944 Bees in Paradise Almura Average Similar →
1943 Millions Like Us Phyllis Crowson Average Similar →

Joy Shelton - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Joy Shelton?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Joy Shelton is "Designing Women" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Joy Shelton acted in?

Joy Shelton has been featured in at least 17 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Joy Shelton?

Other notable films include "No Room at the Inn", "Once a Sinner", and "H.M.S. Defiant".