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Sarah Cunningham

Acting

Updated: Apr 11, 2026

15Total Films

8.7 Highest Rated

Born: Sep 8, 1918

Birth Place: Greenville, South Carolina, USA

Sarah Cunningham Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Sarah Cunningham reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 15 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 27% of Sarah Cunningham'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 Nero Wolfe, which stands out as a key performance.

Best Sarah Cunningham Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Sarah Cunningham's career based on audience ratings.

Nero Wolfe (1979) movie poster

Nero Wolfe: Gourmet Nero Wolfe interrupts his orchid-tending to take on the case of a lady tycoon who wants to know why she's under

Nero Wolfe

1979•Mystery

The Naked City (1948) movie poster

The Naked City: After a former model is drowned in her bathtub, Detective James Halloran and Lieutenant Dan Muldoon attempt to piece tog

The Naked City

1948•Crime

The Cowboys (1972) movie poster

The Cowboys: When his cattlemen abandon him for the gold fields, rancher Wil Andersen is forced to take on a collection of young boys

The Cowboys

1972•Western

Frances (1982) movie poster

Frances: The true story of Frances Farmer's meteoric rise to fame in Hollywood and the tragic turn her life took when she was bla

Frances

1982•Drama

Jagged Edge (1985) movie poster

Jagged Edge: After a wealthy heiress is murdered in her beach house, her devastated husband becomes the prime suspect. He hires a law

Jagged Edge

1985•Thriller

Full Filmography

Every movie Sarah Cunningham has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1985	Jagged Edge	First Judge	Average	Similar →
1983	A Rose for Emily	Cousin I	Average	Similar →
1982	Frances	Alma Styles	Hit	Similar →
1981	The Oklahoma City Dolls	Marilyn	Flop	Similar →
1980	Belle Starr	Mrs. Chandler	Flop	Similar →
1979	Nero Wolfe	Mrs. Althaus	Super Hit	Similar →
1977	The Gathering	Jane	Flop	Similar →
1977	I Never Promised You a Rose Garden	Mrs. Forbes	Average	Similar →
1975	F. Scott Fitzgerald in Hollywood	Mrs. Taft	Flop	Similar →
1974	The Family Kovack	Ma Kovack	Flop	Similar →
1973	The Screaming Skull	Martha	Average	Similar →
1972	The Rimers of Eldritch	Nelly Winrod	Flop	Similar →
1972	The Cowboys	Annie Andersen	Hit	Similar →
1964	Black Like Me	Mary Saunders	Average	Similar →
1948	The Naked City	Nurse (Uncredited)	Hit	Similar →

Sarah Cunningham - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Sarah Cunningham?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Sarah Cunningham is "Nero Wolfe" with a rating of 8.7/10.

How many movies has Sarah Cunningham acted in?

Sarah Cunningham has been featured in at least 15 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Sarah Cunningham?

Other notable films include "The Naked City", "The Cowboys", and "Frances".