Pearl Bailey - Actor Profile

Pearl Bailey

Acting
Updated: Apr 10, 2026
25Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 29, 1918
Birth Place: Newport News, Virginia, USA

Pearl Bailey Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Pearl Bailey reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 25 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 28% of Pearl Bailey'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 Satan Claus, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Pearl Bailey Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Pearl Bailey's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0
Satan Claus (2010) movie poster
★9.0

Satan Claus: With the clock ticking and the body count rising, Homicide Detective Timothy Reynolds reluctantly volunteers to assist h

Satan Claus

2010•Action
★8.0
Carol Channing and Pearl Bailey: On Broadway (1969) movie poster
★8.0

Carol Channing and Pearl Bailey: On Broadway: "On Broadway" featured Carol Channing and Pearl Bailey, both red hot after their respective runs in the smash hit "Hello

Carol Channing and Pearl Bailey: On Broadway

1969•Music
★7.6
St. Louis Blues (1958) movie poster
★7.6

St. Louis Blues: Will Handy grows up in Memphis with his preacher father and his Aunt Hagar. His father intends for him to use his musica

St. Louis Blues

1958•Drama
★7.1
The Fox and the Hound (1981) movie poster
★7.1

The Fox and the Hound: When a feisty little fox named Tod is adopted into a farm family, he quickly becomes friends with a fun and adorable hou

The Fox and the Hound

1981•Adventure
★7.0
Isn't It Romantic? (1948) movie poster
★7.0

Isn't It Romantic?: Three sisters find romance in post-Civil War Indiana.

Isn't It Romantic?

1948•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Pearl Bailey has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2014 Bing Crosby: Rediscovered Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2010 Satan Claus Animal Super Hit Similar →
2004 The World of Nat King Cole Self Flop Similar →
2004 TV in Black: The First Fifty Years Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
2003 Passing the Baton: The Making of The Fox and the Hound Self Average Similar →
2003 Great Broadway Musical Moments from the Ed Sullivan Show Self Flop Similar →
2002 The Ultimate Collection Starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 60s and 70s - Flop Similar →
1989 Peter Gunn Mother Flop Similar →
1985 Cindy Eller: A Modern Fairy Tale Martha Dermody Flop Similar →
1982 The Member of the Wedding Bernice Sadie Brown Flop Similar →
1982 Night of 100 Stars Self Hit Similar →
1981 The Fox and the Hound Big Mama (voice) Hit Similar →
1981 Disney Animation: The Illusion of Life Self Flop Similar →
1976 Norman... Is That You? Beatrice Chambers Flop Similar →
1975 Tubby the Tuba Mrs. Elephant (voice) Flop Similar →
1974 One More Time Self Flop Similar →
1970 The Landlord Marge Average Similar →
1969 Carol Channing and Pearl Bailey: On Broadway Self Super Hit Similar →
1960 All the Fine Young Cannibals Ruby Flop Similar →
1959 Porgy and Bess Maria Average Similar →
1958 St. Louis Blues Aunt Hagar Super Hit Similar →
1956 That Certain Feeling Gussie Flop Similar →
1954 Carmen Jones Frankie Average Similar →
1948 Isn't It Romantic? Addie Hit Similar →
1947 Variety Girl Pearl Bailey Average Similar →

Pearl Bailey - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Pearl Bailey?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Pearl Bailey is "Satan Claus" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Pearl Bailey acted in?

Pearl Bailey has been featured in at least 25 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Pearl Bailey?

Other notable films include "Carol Channing and Pearl Bailey: On Broadway", "St. Louis Blues", and "The Fox and the Hound".

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