Juanita Moore
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Juanita Moore (October 19, 1914 – January 1, 2014) was an American film and television actress. She is the fifth black American to be nominated for an Academy Award in any category, and the third in the Supporting Actress category.
Juanita Moore Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Juanita Moore reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Juanita Moore's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 28% of Juanita Moore'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 Rita, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Juanita Moore Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Juanita Moore's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Juanita Moore has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Hollywood Legenden | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Rita | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Lana Turner... a Daughter's Memoir | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Kid | Kenny's Grandmother | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Two Moon Junction | Delilah | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | And They're Off | Sadie Johnson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | O'Hara's Wife | Ethel | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Paternity | Celia | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Everybody Rides the Carousel | Stage 8 (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Fugitive Lovers | Assemblywoman Griffin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | Deliver Us From Evil | Mrs Trindal | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | Abby | Miranda 'Momma' Potter | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | Thomasine & Bushrod | Pecolia | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | A Dream for Christmas | Fannie Mitchell | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Fox Style | Cindy McDougal | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Mack | Mother | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Skin Game | Viney | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Little Black Angels | Nana Mercé | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Whole World Is Watching | Mrs. Harbeson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | Uptight | Mama Wells | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Singing Nun | Sister Mary | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Papa's Delicate Condition | Ellie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | A Child Is Waiting | Mrs. Phillips (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Walk on the Wild Side | Mama | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Tammy Tell Me True | Della | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Imitation of Life | Annie Johnson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Green-Eyed Blonde | Miss Randall | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Bombers B-52 | Clarissa (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Helen Morgan Story | Backstage Maid | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | Band of Angels | Budge | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Something of Value | Tribal Woman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Girl Can't Help It | Hilda | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Opposite Sex | Powder Room Attendant (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | Ransom! | Shirley Lorraine | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Lord of the Jungle | Molu's Wife | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Women's Prison | Polyclinic 'Polly' Jones | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Witness to Murder | Negress - Mental Patient | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Affair in Trinidad | Dominique | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Lydia Bailey | Marie (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Skirts Ahoy! | Black Drill Team Member (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | Pinky | Nurse (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Cabin in the Sky | Nightclub Patron / Churchgoer (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Star Spangled Rhythm | Dancer (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Belle Starr | Dressed-up Freed Slave (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Broken Strings | Nightclub Patron | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | Double Deal | Nightclub Patron | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Show Boat | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Cleopatra | Dancer / Slave Girl (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Murder at the Vanities | Black Dancer in Ebony Rhapsody (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | So This Is Africa | Dancer (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
Juanita Moore - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Juanita Moore?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Juanita Moore is "Rita" with a rating of 8.5/10.
How many movies has Juanita Moore acted in?
Juanita Moore has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Juanita Moore?
Other notable films include "Imitation of Life", "Lana Turner... a Daughter's Memoir", and "Ransom!".