Starletta DuPois
ActingAbout Starletta DuPois
Starletta DuPois (born July 18, 1941) is an American actress. She has appeared in a more than 90 movies and television show during her career. DuPois was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She graduated from University of Maryland Eastern Shore in 1968, and received M.F.A. in Theatre Arts from UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television. She made her Broadway debut appearing in 1974 short-lived play What the Wine-Sellers Buy. Later that year she had minor roles in films Death Wish and The Gambler. In 1976 she starred in the Off-Broadway production of So Nice, They Named it Twice.
Starletta DuPois Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Starletta DuPois reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 46 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Starletta DuPois's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 26% of Starletta DuPois'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 The Notebook, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Starletta DuPois Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Starletta DuPois's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Starletta DuPois has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | One Battle After Another | Grandma Minnie | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Heart for the Holidays | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2023 | Soul Mates | Allison's Grandmother Marie | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | A Haitian Wedding | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | True to the Game 3 | Gah-Git | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Death of a Telemarketer | Mrs. Gordon | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | Magic Max | Mrs. Chambers | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | Orpheus Star | Pastor Ezrela Mae Privett | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | True to the Game | Gah-Git | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | A Beautiful Soul | Deaconess | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | The Least Among You | Bessie Benton | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | First Sunday | - | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Duck | Social Worker | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Notebook | Nurse Esther | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Friday After Next | Sister Sarah | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Big Momma's House | Miss Patterson | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | 3 Strikes | Moms Douglas | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Alone | Lois | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Maker | Technician | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Full Circle | Miriam Blake | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Road to Galveston | Sally | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Waiting to Exhale | Savannah's Mother | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Wolf | Victim's Mother | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | A Passion for Justice: The Hazel Brannon Smith Story | Ruth | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Thing Called Love | Selma | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Strapped | Diquan's Mother | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Let's Get Bizzee | Mrs Baker | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | South Central | Nurse Shelly | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | The Waterdance | Florence | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Ricochet | Mrs. Styles | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Runaway Father | Ruth | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Convicts | Martha Johnson | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Frogs! | Principal Caverly | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | A Raisin in the Sun | Ruth Younger | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Hollywood Shuffle | Bobby's Mother | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Odd Jobs | Dwight's Mom | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Pee-wee's Big Adventure | Sgt. Hunter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Dark Exodus | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Chiller | Nurse | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | The Kid with the 200 I.Q. | Minna Newell | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Games Mother Never Taught You | Ann | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Torture of Mothers: The Case of the Harlem Six | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Guest | Woman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Gambler | Monique | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Death Wish | Lady at Police Station (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| N/A | No More Goodbyes | Nana | Flop | Similar → |
Starletta DuPois - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Starletta DuPois?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Starletta DuPois is "The Notebook" with a rating of 7.9/10.
How many movies has Starletta DuPois acted in?
Starletta DuPois has been featured in at least 46 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Starletta DuPois?
Other notable films include "True to the Game 3", "One Battle After Another", and "Runaway Father".