Shirl Bernheim

Acting

Freshness: Jan 28, 2026

5Total Films

6.3 Highest Rated

Born: Sep 21, 1921

Birth Place: Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Shirl Bernheim reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 5 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Shirl Bernheim'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 0% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Shirl Bernheim remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Frankenhooker, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Shirl Bernheim Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Shirl Bernheim's career based on audience ratings.

★6.3

★6.3

Frankenhooker: A medical school dropout loses his fiancée in a tragic lawnmower incident and decides to bring her back to life. Unfortu

Frankenhooker

1990•Comedy

★5.6

★5.6

I'm Not Rappaport: Old Nat Moyer is a talker, a philosopher, and a troublemaker with a fanciful imagination. His companion is Midge Carter,

I'm Not Rappaport

1996•Comedy

★5.2

★5.2

Sudden Manhattan: Twenty-something Donna is jobless, single and broke. On a fateful day, reality turns itself upside down, and she is sudd

Sudden Manhattan

1996•Comedy

★5.1

★5.1

Anna: Czech refugee Krystyna travels to New York in search of her actress idol and fellow expatriate, Anna. After her own arri

Anna

1987•Drama

★5.0

★5.0

The Laser Man: A naive young scientist unwittingly helps mobsters build a laser weapon, then has to try to reclaim it from them in this

The Laser Man

1988•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Shirl Bernheim.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1996	I'm Not Rappaport	Russian Lady	Average	Similar →
1996	Sudden Manhattan	Old Lady #1	Flop	Similar →
1990	Frankenhooker	Elizabeth's Grandmother	Average	Similar →
1988	The Laser Man	Mahong Lady	Flop	Similar →
1987	Anna	Woman #3 / Woman in White Veil	Flop	Similar →

Shirl Bernheim - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Shirl Bernheim?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Shirl Bernheim is "Frankenhooker" with a rating of 6.3/10.

How many movies has Shirl Bernheim acted in?

Shirl Bernheim has been featured in at least 5 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Shirl Bernheim?

Other notable films include "I'm Not Rappaport", "Sudden Manhattan", and "Anna".