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Mary Foran

Acting
Freshness: Jan 27, 2026
9Total Films
6.8 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 21, 1919
Birth Place: Tenafly, New Jersey, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Mary Foran reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 9 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Mary Foran's filmography leans towards the Comedy 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 22% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Mary Foran remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Rock-a-Bye Baby, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Mary Foran Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Mary Foran's career based on audience ratings.

★6.8
Rock-a-Bye Baby (1958) movie poster
★6.8

Rock-a-Bye Baby: An average television repairman must care for the newborn triplets of his former hometown sweetheart—now a famous movie

Rock-a-Bye Baby

1958•Comedy
★6.7
Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter? (1957) movie poster
★6.7

Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?: To save his career, an ad man wants a sex symbol to endorse a lipstick but in exchange, she wants him to pretend to be h

Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?

1957•Comedy
★6.2
Holiday for Lovers (1959) movie poster
★6.2

Holiday for Lovers: Clifton Webb as a strict, conservative father heads the cast of this 1959 comedy, about an American family vacationing i

Holiday for Lovers

1959•Comedy
★6.2
Foxy Brown (1974) movie poster
★6.2

Foxy Brown: A voluptuous black woman takes a job as a high-class prostitute in order to get revenge on the mobsters who murdered her

Foxy Brown

1974•Action
★6.0
I Passed for White (1960) movie poster
★6.0

I Passed for White: A young woman falls in love and marries, but withholds from her husband information about her family.

I Passed for White

1960•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Mary Foran.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1974 Foxy Brown Bartender Average Similar →
1965 Salute to Stan Laurel Woman in sketch Flop Similar →
1960 Wake Me When It's Over Large Woman (uncredited) Average Similar →
1960 I Passed for White Clerk (uncredited) Average Similar →
1960 The Hypnotic Eye June Mayes (uncredited) Average Similar →
1959 Holiday for Lovers Tour lady Average Similar →
1958 Rock-a-Bye Baby Miss Menefee (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1957 Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter? Refrigerator Demonstrator (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1948 Belle Starr's Daughter Bonnie Flop Similar →

Mary Foran - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Mary Foran?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Mary Foran is "Rock-a-Bye Baby" with a rating of 6.8/10.

How many movies has Mary Foran acted in?

Mary Foran has been featured in at least 9 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Mary Foran?

Other notable films include "Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?", "Holiday for Lovers", and "Foxy Brown".