Shirley Verrett - Actor Profile

Shirley Verrett

Acting
Updated: Apr 18, 2026
10Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: May 31, 1931
Birth Place: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Shirley Verrett Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Shirley Verrett reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 10 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 30% of Shirley Verrett'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 Broadway's Lost Treasures II, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Shirley Verrett Movies Ranked

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

★8.0
Broadway's Lost Treasures II (2004) movie poster
★8.0

Broadway's Lost Treasures II: The annual Tony Award broadcast provides the only filmed record of Broadway's best for audiences to experience as if the

Broadway's Lost Treasures II

2004•Music
★8.0
Samson et Dalila (1981) movie poster
★8.0

Samson et Dalila: While the rest of the Hebrews bewail their fate, Samson alone trusts in God's promise of liberty. Abimelech, the Philist

Samson et Dalila

1981•Music
★7.0
Meyerbeer: L'Africaine (1988) movie poster
★7.0

Meyerbeer: L'Africaine: This was a 1988 revival of a 1971 production that teamed Domingo (Vasco da Gama) and Verrett (Selika - both then very mu

Meyerbeer: L'Africaine

1988•Music
★0.0
Macbeth (1987) movie poster
★0.0

Macbeth: This production of Giuseppi Verdi's opera based on Macbeth, the famed play by William Shakespeare, is a musical succès d

Macbeth

1987
★0.0
Maggio musicale (1990) movie poster
★0.0

Maggio musicale:

Maggio musicale

1990•Comedy

Full Filmography

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2004 Broadway's Lost Treasures II Nettie Fowler (segment "Carousel") Super Hit Similar →
1990 Maggio musicale Marvin Flop Similar →
1988 Meyerbeer: L'Africaine Sélika Hit Similar →
1987 Macbeth Lady Macbeth Flop Similar →
1987 Verdi Macbeth Chailly Lady Macbeth Flop Similar →
1981 Samson et Dalila Dalila Super Hit Similar →
1979 Macbeth Lady Macbeth Flop Similar →
1978 Tosca Floria Tosca Flop Similar →
1970 Beethoven's Birthday: A Celebration in Vienna with Leonard Bernstein Self Flop Similar →
1970 Bernstein in Vienna: Beethoven, The Ninth Symphony Self / Mezzo-Soprano Flop Similar →

Shirley Verrett - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Shirley Verrett?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Shirley Verrett is "Broadway's Lost Treasures II" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Shirley Verrett acted in?

Shirley Verrett has been featured in at least 10 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Shirley Verrett?

Other notable films include "Samson et Dalila", "Meyerbeer: L'Africaine", and "Macbeth".

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