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Nancy O'Neil

Acting
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
16Total Films
6.9 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 25, 1911
Birth Place: Glebe, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Nancy O'Neil Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Nancy O'Neil reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 16 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Nancy O'Neil's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 6% of Nancy O'Neil'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 The Titfield Thunderbolt, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Nancy O'Neil Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Nancy O'Neil's career based on audience ratings.

★6.9
The Titfield Thunderbolt (1953) movie poster
★6.9

The Titfield Thunderbolt: When British Railways announce the closure of the Titfield to Mallingford branch line a group of local residents make a

The Titfield Thunderbolt

1953•Comedy
★6.2
Headline (1943) movie poster
★6.2

Headline: A crime reporter begins to investigate the disappearance of his bosses wife who had witnessed a murder.

Headline

1943•Crime
★6.0
Something Always Happens (1934) movie poster
★6.0

Something Always Happens: Unemployed car salesman Peter is encouraged by his girlfriend Cynthia to approach the head of a petrol company with his

Something Always Happens

1934•Comedy
★6.0
Brewster's Millions (1935) movie poster
★6.0

Brewster's Millions: Jack Brewster is a pennyless English lad who learns that he has inherited 6 million pounds sterling from a recently dece

Brewster's Millions

1935•Music
★5.2
The Secret of the Loch (1934) movie poster
★5.2

The Secret of the Loch: A batty Scottish professor attempts to prove the existence of the Loch Ness Monster, but everyone thinks he's crazy. Mea

The Secret of the Loch

1934•Adventure

Full Filmography

Every movie Nancy O'Neil has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1962 Solo for Sparrow Miss Martin Flop Similar →
1953 The Titfield Thunderbolt Mrs. Blakeworth Hit Similar →
1945 A Soldier Comes Home - Flop Similar →
1943 Headline Molly Dean Average Similar →
1940 Garrison Follies Sally Richards Flop Similar →
1938 Darts Are Trumps Mary Drake Flop Similar →
1937 East of Ludgate Hill Norah Applin Flop Similar →
1936 Educated Evans Mary Flop Similar →
1936 The Brown Wallet Eleanor Flop Similar →
1936 Twelve Good Men Ann Flop Similar →
1935 Hello, Sweetheart Helen Taylor Flop Similar →
1935 Brewster's Millions Cynthia Average Similar →
1934 Something Always Happens Cynthia Hatch Average Similar →
1934 The Secret of the Loch Angela Heggie Flop Similar →
1934 Jack Ahoy Patricia Fraser Flop Similar →
1934 The Medium Carol Flop Similar →

Nancy O'Neil - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Nancy O'Neil?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Nancy O'Neil is "The Titfield Thunderbolt" with a rating of 6.9/10.

How many movies has Nancy O'Neil acted in?

Nancy O'Neil has been featured in at least 16 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Nancy O'Neil?

Other notable films include "Headline", "Something Always Happens", and "Brewster's Millions".

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