What is Sylvia Short's latest movie?

Sylvia Short's most recent film is "Beautiful" (2000).

Is Sylvia Short a good actor?

Sylvia Short has an average audience rating of 4.9/10 across 12 films on movieMx, with standout performances in The Birdcage, Newsies, The Whereabouts of Jenny.

Sylvia Short

Q: What is the best movie of Sylvia Short?

According to audience ratings on movieMx, the best movie starring Sylvia Short is "The Birdcage" with a rating of 7.1/10.

Q: How many movies has Sylvia Short acted in?

Sylvia Short has been featured in at least 12 major films. Their complete ranked filmography is listed on this page.

Acting

Updated: Apr 11, 2026

12Total Films

7.1 Highest Rated

Born: Oct 22, 1927

Birth Place: Concord, Massachusetts, USA

Sylvia Short Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Sylvia Short reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 12 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 17% of Sylvia Short'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 Birdcage, which stands out as a key performance.

Best Sylvia Short Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Sylvia Short's career based on audience ratings.

★7.1

★7.1

The Birdcage: A gay cabaret owner and his drag queen partner agree to put up a false heterosexual front so that their son can introduc

The Birdcage

1996•Comedy

★6.7

★6.7

Newsies: A week in the life of the exploited, child newspaper sellers in turn-of-the-century New York. When their publisher, Jose

Newsies

1992•Drama

★6.0

The Whereabouts of Jenny (1991) movie poster

★6.0

The Whereabouts of Jenny: Jimmy O'Meara loves his daughter more than anything in the world. But when his ex-wife gets involved with a man who's in

The Whereabouts of Jenny

1991•Drama

★6.0

★6.0

S.F.W.: An alienated and misanthropic teenager gains sudden and unwanted celebrity status after he's taken hostage by terrorists

S.F.W.

1995•Comedy

★5.8

★5.8

Beautiful: Headstrong Mona Hubbard is fiercely driven to capture the coveted Miss American Miss beauty award, but an unusual circum

Beautiful

2000•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Sylvia Short has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2000	Beautiful	Alberta	Average	Similar →
1998	I Still Know What You Did Last Summer	Old Woman	Flop	Similar →
1996	The Birdcage	Matron	Hit	Similar →
1995	S.F.W.	Doctor Travis	Average	Similar →
1993	Donato and Daughter	Sister Margaret	Average	Similar →
1993	Silent Cries	Dr. Millichope	Flop	Similar →
1992	Ruby Cairo	Fergus Groupie	Flop	Similar →
1992	Newsies	Nun	Hit	Similar →
1991	Absolute Strangers	Nice Lady	Flop	Similar →
1991	The Whereabouts of Jenny	Rose	Average	Similar →
1987	Broken Vows	Miss Lalor	Flop	Similar →
1981	Endless Love	Nurse	Average	Similar →

Sylvia Short - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Sylvia Short?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Sylvia Short is "The Birdcage" with a rating of 7.1/10.

How many movies has Sylvia Short acted in?

Sylvia Short has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Sylvia Short?

Other notable films include "Newsies", "The Whereabouts of Jenny", and "S.F.W.".