Nancy Walker - Actor Profile

Nancy Walker

Acting
Freshness: Jan 25, 2026
17Total Films
7.2 Highest Rated
Born: May 10, 1922
Birth Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

About Nancy Walker

Nancy Walker (May 10, 1922 - March 25, 1992) was an American actress.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Nancy Walker reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 17 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Nancy Walker'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 29% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Nancy Walker remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Murder by Death, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Nancy Walker Movies Ranked

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

★7.2
Murder by Death (1976) movie poster
★7.2

Murder by Death: Lionel Twain invites the world's five greatest detectives to a 'dinner and murder'. Included are a blind butler, a deaf-

Murder by Death

1976•Comedy
★7.0
That's Entertainment! III (1994) movie poster
★7.0

That's Entertainment! III: Some of MGM'S musical stars review the studios history of musicals. From The Hollywood Revue of 1929 to Brigadoon, from

That's Entertainment! III

1994•Documentary
★7.0
Stand Up and Be Counted (1972) movie poster
★7.0

Stand Up and Be Counted: Sheila is a newspaper reporter who returns to her home town in order to write an article about the progress of the liber

Stand Up and Be Counted

1972•Comedy
★6.7
Lucky Me (1954) movie poster
★6.7

Lucky Me: Three struggling theatrical performers meet a famous songwriter who is trying to convince a wealthy oilman to finance a

Lucky Me

1954•Comedy
★6.6
Death Scream (1975) movie poster
★6.6

Death Scream: Loosely based on the true story of the killing of Kitty Genovese: A young woman's murder is witnessed by fifteen of her

Death Scream

1975•Crime

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Nancy Walker.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1994 That's Entertainment! III (archive footage) Hit Similar →
1980 Magic Night Self Flop Similar →
1978 Human Feelings God - Mrs. G Flop Similar →
1976 Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood Mrs. Fromberg Flop Similar →
1976 Murder by Death Kitchen Maid Yetta Hit Similar →
1975 Death Scream Mrs. Jacobs Hit Similar →
1974 Thursday's Game Mrs. Bender Average Similar →
1973 40 Carats Mrs. Margie Margolin Average Similar →
1973 The World's Greatest Athlete Mrs. Petersen Flop Similar →
1972 Every Man Needs One Mrs. Chase Flop Similar →
1972 Stand Up and Be Counted Agnes Hit Similar →
1971 Decisions! Decisions! - Flop Similar →
1959 The World of Sholom Aleichem Rifkele Flop Similar →
1954 Lucky Me Flo Neely Hit Similar →
1944 Broadway Rhythm Trixie Jimson Average Similar →
1943 Girl Crazy Polly Williams Flop Similar →
1943 Best Foot Forward Nancy - Blind Date Average Similar →

Nancy Walker - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Nancy Walker?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Nancy Walker is "Murder by Death" with a rating of 7.2/10.

How many movies has Nancy Walker acted in?

Nancy Walker has been featured in at least 17 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Nancy Walker?

Other notable films include "That's Entertainment! III", "Stand Up and Be Counted", and "Lucky Me".