Shirley Manson - Actor Profile

Shirley Manson

Acting
Updated: Apr 14, 2026
28Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 26, 1966
Birth Place: Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

About Shirley Manson

Shirley Manson is a Scottish musician best known as the vocalist for the famous alternate rock band Garbage.

Shirley Manson Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Shirley Manson reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 28 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 39% of Shirley Manson'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 Garbage: MTV World Stage, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Shirley Manson Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Shirley Manson's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Shirley Manson has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 Placebo: This Search for Meaning Self Flop Similar →
2024 Garbage: TRNSMT Festival Self Flop Similar →
2024 Teaches of Peaches Self Super Hit Similar →
2023 Ego: The Michael Gudinski Story Self Super Hit Similar →
2022 The Sound of 007 Self Hit Similar →
2021 You Don't Own Me Self Flop Similar →
2021 Letters Live from the Archive: International Women’s Day Self Super Hit Similar →
2017 L7: Pretend We're Dead Self Hit Similar →
2016 The Smart Studios Story - Super Hit Similar →
2016 What Doesn’t Kill Me: The Life and Music of Vic Chesnutt Self Flop Similar →
2015 Garbage - Live in Washington DC Herself Super Hit Similar →
2015 The Glamour & the Squalor Self Hit Similar →
2014 Lennon or McCartney Self Flop Similar →
2013 Garbage - One Mile High... Live Self Hit Similar →
2013 Knife Fight Nicole (uncredited) Flop Similar →
2012 Garbage: Pepsi Music Argentina 2012 - Flop Similar →
2012 Garbage: MTV World Stage - Super Hit Similar →
2012 Garbage: Live in NYC Self Flop Similar →
2007 Absolute Garbage Self - Various Average Similar →
2006 The Pretenders - With Friends Self - Vocal Super Hit Similar →
2005 Garbage - Live at Soundstage - Flop Similar →
2005 Garbage: Live at Trieste 2005 - Flop Similar →
2005 Garbage - Live Rock Am Ring 2005 - Flop Similar →
2005 Newbury Comics: Music for Your Eyes Self Flop Similar →
2002 Best Ever Bond Self Flop Similar →
1998 Garbage: Open Air Festival Self Flop Similar →
1996 Garbage: Bizarre Festival Self Flop Similar →
1996 Garbage - Rockpalast 1996 - Flop Similar →

Shirley Manson - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Shirley Manson?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Shirley Manson is "Garbage: MTV World Stage" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Shirley Manson acted in?

Shirley Manson has been featured in at least 28 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Shirley Manson?

Other notable films include "Garbage - Live in Washington DC", "Ego: The Michael Gudinski Story", and "Letters Live from the Archive: International Women’s Day".

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