Madeleine Sherwood

Acting

Freshness: Jan 29, 2026

24Total Films

7.6 Highest Rated

Born: Nov 13, 1922

Birth Place: Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Madeleine Sherwood reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 24 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Madeleine Sherwood'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 38% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Madeleine Sherwood remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Madeleine Sherwood Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Madeleine Sherwood's career based on audience ratings.

★7.6

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958) movie poster

★7.6

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof: An alcoholic ex-football player drinks his days away, having failed to come to terms with his sexuality and his real fee

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

1958•Drama

★7.0

Will There Really Be a Morning? (1983) movie poster

★7.0

Will There Really Be a Morning?: This is the story of actress Frances Farmer, her struggles with mental illness and involuntary confinement in an insane

Will There Really Be a Morning?

1983•TV Movie

★7.0

★7.0

The Changeling: After a tragic event happens, composer John Russell moves to Seattle to try to overcome it and build a new and peaceful

The Changeling

1980•Horror

★7.0

★7.0

Baby Doll: Archie Lee Meighan is a failing cotton gin owner who is married to Baby Doll, a 19-year old childlike beauty whose fathe

Baby Doll

1956•Drama

★6.8

★6.8

Sweet Bird of Youth: Gigolo and drifter Chance Wayne returns to his hometown as the companion of a faded movie star, Alexandra Del Lago, whom

Sweet Bird of Youth

1962•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Madeleine Sherwood.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2006	Sweet Bird of Youth: Chasing Time	Self	Flop	Similar →
2006	Cat on a Hot Tin Roof: Playing Cat and Mouse	Self	Flop	Similar →
2003	Arthur Miller, Elia Kazan and the Blacklist: None Without Sin	Self	Flop	Similar →
1989	An Unremarkable Life	Louise	Flop	Similar →
1989	Silence Like Glass	-	Hit	Similar →
1987	Haunted by Her Past	Mr. Goode	Average	Similar →
1987	Broken Vows	Mrs. Chase	Flop	Similar →
1984	Teachers	Grace	Average	Similar →
1983	Will There Really Be a Morning?	2nd Doctor	Hit	Similar →
1982	The Electric Grandmother	Aunt Clara	Hit	Similar →
1980	Resurrection	Ruth	Hit	Similar →
1980	The Changeling	Mrs. Norman	Hit	Similar →
1975	They Only Come Out at Night	Helen St. John	Flop	Similar →
1974	The Ottawa Valley	Mother, Old Beth	Flop	Similar →
1973	Wicked, Wicked	Lenore Karadyne	Flop	Similar →
1972	The Man Hunter	Ma Bocock	Average	Similar →
1969	Pendulum	Mrs. Eileen Sanderson	Average	Similar →
1967	Hurry Sundown	Eula Purcell	Average	Similar →
1963	In the Cool of the Day	Party Hostess (uncredited)	Flop	Similar →
1962	Sweet Bird of Youth	Miss Lucy	Hit	Similar →
1962	Jane	Self	Hit	Similar →
1961	Parrish	Addie	Flop	Similar →
1958	Cat on a Hot Tin Roof	Mae	Super Hit	Similar →
1956	Baby Doll	Nurse in Doctor's Office (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →

Madeleine Sherwood - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Madeleine Sherwood?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Madeleine Sherwood is "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" with a rating of 7.6/10.

How many movies has Madeleine Sherwood acted in?

Madeleine Sherwood has been featured in at least 24 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Madeleine Sherwood?

Other notable films include "Will There Really Be a Morning?", "The Changeling", and "Baby Doll".