Shannon Edwards - Actor Profile

Shannon Edwards

Acting
Freshness: Jan 29, 2026
9Total Films
6.6 Highest Rated

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Shannon Edwards reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 9 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Shannon Edwards's filmography leans towards the Drama 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 22% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Shannon Edwards remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Birth of a Nation, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Shannon Edwards Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Shannon Edwards's career based on audience ratings.

★6.6
The Birth of a Nation (2016) movie poster
★6.6

The Birth of a Nation: Nat Turner, a former slave in America, leads a liberation movement in 1831 to free African-Americans in Virginia that re

The Birth of a Nation

2016•Drama
★6.6
Contagion (2011) movie poster
★6.6

Contagion: As an epidemic of a lethal airborne virus - that kills within days - rapidly grows, the worldwide medical community race

Contagion

2011•Drama
★6.3
Bessie (2015) movie poster
★6.3

Bessie: The story of legendary blues performer, Bessie Smith, who rose to fame during the 1920s and '30s.

Bessie

2015•Drama
★5.9
Table 19 (2017) movie poster
★5.9

Table 19: Eloise, having been relieved of maid of honor duties after being unceremoniously dumped by the best man via text, decide

Table 19

2017•Comedy
★5.7
The Last Rites of Joe May (2011) movie poster
★5.7

The Last Rites of Joe May: Now in his sixties, Joe is released from the hospital after a long battle with pneumonia and forced to confront the hars

The Last Rites of Joe May

2011•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Shannon Edwards.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2018 Encounter Hospital Patient Flop Similar →
2017 Table 19 Milner Business Associate (uncredited) Average Similar →
2016 The Birth of a Nation Farmer (uncredited) Hit Similar →
2015 Bessie Philadelphia Audience Member (uncredited) Average Similar →
2012 To Fetch a Predator Bar Patron Flop Similar →
2011 Frankenstein: Day of the Beast Percival Average Similar →
2011 The Last Rites of Joe May Bakery Customer (uncredited) Average Similar →
2011 Contagion Michael Giannes - Minnesota Health Department (uncredited) Hit Similar →
2011 The Dilemma Palm Garden Docent (uncredited) Flop Similar →

Shannon Edwards - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Shannon Edwards?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Shannon Edwards is "The Birth of a Nation" with a rating of 6.6/10.

How many movies has Shannon Edwards acted in?

Shannon Edwards has been featured in at least 9 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Shannon Edwards?

Other notable films include "Contagion", "Bessie", and "Table 19".