June Knight - Actor Profile

June Knight

Acting
Updated: Apr 14, 2026
13Total Films
6.9 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 22, 1913
Birth Place: Los Angeles, California, USA

About June Knight

June Knight (born Margaret Rose Valliquietto) was an American Broadway and film actress and singer. Due to infantile paralysis, she was unable to walk until she was five years old, but just five years later, she started to perform songs and dance publicly. Dancer John Holland changed her name to June Knight when she became his partner, assigning her the same name as that of his previous partner. That change led to a court case in 1940, when the actress June Knight filed suit against the original dancer with that name. The actress said that she had made the name famous and that the dancer had previously agreed to stop using that name. At age 19, she appeared in the last Ziegfeld Follies show, Hot-Cha!. She was featured in four other Broadway shows, Take A Chance, Jubilee (where she introduced the Cole Porter classic "Begin the Beguine"), The Would-Be Gentleman (her only non-musical) and Sweethearts. She also had a short-lived film career, appearing in 12 films from 1930 to 1940, most notably in Broadway Melody of 1936, in which she sang the hit song "I've Got a Feelin' You're Foolin'" with co-star Robert Taylor.

June Knight Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of June Knight reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 13 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 8% of June Knight'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 That's Entertainment, Part II, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best June Knight Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from June Knight's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie June Knight has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1976 That's Entertainment, Part II (archive footage) Hit Similar →
1940 The House Across the Bay Bebe Average Similar →
1938 Vacation from Love Flo Heath Flop Similar →
1938 Break the News Grace Gatwick Average Similar →
1937 The Lilac Domino Shari de Gonda Flop Similar →
1935 Broadway Melody of 1936 Lillian Brent Average Similar →
1935 Redheads on Parade Chorus Redhead (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1934 Wake Up and Dream Toby Brown Flop Similar →
1934 Gift of Gab Lottie Von Pepper Flop Similar →
1934 Cross Country Cruise Sue Fleming Average Similar →
1933 Take a Chance Toni Ray Flop Similar →
1933 Ladies Must Love Jeannie Marlow Flop Similar →
1930 Madam Satan Zeppelin Reveler (uncredited) Average Similar →

June Knight - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of June Knight?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring June Knight is "That's Entertainment, Part II" with a rating of 6.9/10.

How many movies has June Knight acted in?

June Knight has been featured in at least 13 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by June Knight?

Other notable films include "Broadway Melody of 1936", "Break the News", and "Cross Country Cruise".

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