Lorene Yarnell Jansson - Actor Profile

Lorene Yarnell Jansson

Acting
Freshness: Jan 21, 2026
12Total Films
6.9 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 21, 1944
Birth Place: Inglewood - California - USA

About Lorene Yarnell Jansson

Lorene Yarnell, who with Robert Shields, formed the mime-and-dance comedy team Shields and Yarnell and became a familiar presence on television in the 1970s

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Lorene Yarnell Jansson reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 12 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: TV Movie

The majority of Lorene Yarnell Jansson's filmography leans towards the TV Movie 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 17% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Lorene Yarnell Jansson remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Spaceballs, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Lorene Yarnell Jansson Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Lorene Yarnell Jansson's career based on audience ratings.

★6.9
Spaceballs (1987) movie poster
★6.9

Spaceballs: When the nefarious Dark Helmet hatches a plan to snatch Princess Vespa and steal her planet's air, space-bum-for-hire Lo

Spaceballs

1987•Comedy
★6.9
Sweet Charity (1969) movie poster
★6.9

Sweet Charity: Taxi dancer Charity continues to have faith in the human race despite apparently endless disappointments at its hands, a

Sweet Charity

1969•Comedy
★5.2
The Wild Wild West Revisited (1979) movie poster
★5.2

The Wild Wild West Revisited: The intrepid team of Old West government intelligence agents are brought out of retirement after 10 years to hunt down a

The Wild Wild West Revisited

1979•Western
★4.5
Generation (1985) movie poster
★4.5

Generation: Futuristic prospective series pilot, a distant cousin the 1975 theatrical violent sport movie "Rollerball," revolves aro

Generation

1985•Crime
★0.0
Fol-de-Rol (1972) movie poster
★0.0

Fol-de-Rol: A filmed version of Sid and Marty Krofft's 1968 live puppet show, set at a medieval fair. The special was a pilot for a

Fol-de-Rol

1972•Family

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Lorene Yarnell Jansson.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Robert Shields: My Life as a Robot Self Flop Similar →
1987 Spaceballs Dot Matrix Hit Similar →
1985 Generation Pal Flop Similar →
1984 The Steadfast Tin Soldier Ballerina Flop Similar →
1983 Starfest: The Stars Salute Public Television 1983 - Flop Similar →
1981 Clown White Melissa Flop Similar →
1979 Bob Hope on the Road to China Self (as Shields and Yarnell) Flop Similar →
1979 The Wild Wild West Revisited Sonia Flop Similar →
1978 Christmas at Walt Disney World Ms. Clinker Flop Similar →
1978 Mickey's 50 Self Flop Similar →
1972 Fol-de-Rol Ensemble (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1969 Sweet Charity Dancer (uncredited) Hit Similar →

Lorene Yarnell Jansson - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Lorene Yarnell Jansson?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Lorene Yarnell Jansson is "Spaceballs" with a rating of 6.9/10.

How many movies has Lorene Yarnell Jansson acted in?

Lorene Yarnell Jansson has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Lorene Yarnell Jansson?

Other notable films include "Sweet Charity", "The Wild Wild West Revisited", and "Generation".