Viva - Actor Profile

Viva

Acting
Updated: Apr 10, 2026
50Total Films
8.1 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 23, 1938
Birth Place: Syracuse, New York, USA

About Viva

Viva, born Janet Susan Mary Hoffmann, is an American actress, writer and a former Warhol superstar.

Viva Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Viva reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 24% of Viva'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 Paris, Texas, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Viva Movies Ranked

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

Full Filmography

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 I Shot Andy Warhol: SCUM Manifesto - Hit Similar →
2013 Memória da memória - Flop Similar →
2010 News from Nowhere - Flop Similar →
2009 Confession - Flop Similar →
2008 The Beaches of Agnès Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2008 La deuxième femme Self Average Similar →
2008 Positano Self Flop Similar →
2008 The Feature - Super Hit Similar →
2008 Andy Warhol's Factory People... Inside the Sixties Silver Factory - Flop Similar →
1997 Birth of a Nation Self Average Similar →
1995 Nico Icon Self Super Hit Similar →
1993 The Man Without a Face Mrs. Cooper Hit Similar →
1990 Superstar: The Life and Times of Andy Warhol Self Hit Similar →
1989 Warhol's Cinema 1963-1968: Mirror for the Sixties Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
1987 Andy Warhol Self Average Similar →
1986 Ornette: Made in America Self Average Similar →
1984 Paris, Texas Woman on TV Super Hit Similar →
1982 The State of Things Kate Average Similar →
1981 Be Pretty and Shut Up! Self Average Similar →
1981 Chelsea Hotel Self Super Hit Similar →
1980 Flash Gordon Cytherian Girl Average Similar →
1980 Forbidden Zone Ex-Queen Average Similar →
1979 New Old - Average Similar →
1979 The Swap Girl with the hourglass (archive footage) Flop Similar →
1976 Chelsea Girls with Andy Warhol - Super Hit Similar →
1973 Ciao! Manhattan Diana - Vogue editor Flop Similar →
1972 Play It Again, Sam Jennifer Super Hit Similar →
1972 Andy Warhol Self Hit Similar →
1972 Chronicles: Morocco - Flop Similar →
1971 Cisco Pike Merna Average Similar →
1970 Necropolis Countess Bathory Flop Similar →
1970 Langlois Self Flop Similar →
1970 Cleopatra Cleopatra Flop Similar →
1970 The Stone Age - Flop Similar →
1970 Viva Varda! Self Flop Similar →
1969 Keeping Busy - Flop Similar →
1969 Lions Love Viva Average Similar →
1969 Blue Movie Herself Flop Similar →
1969 Sam's Song Girl with the Hourglass Flop Similar →
1969 Midnight Cowboy Gretel McAlbertson Super Hit Similar →
1969 Transplantation, Consumption and Death of Franco Brocani - Flop Similar →
1968 Lonesome Cowboys Ramona D'Alvarez Flop Similar →
1968 The Loves of Ondine Girl in Bed Flop Similar →
1968 San Diego Surf Susan Hoffman Flop Similar →
1968 The New Cinema Self Flop Similar →
1968 Home Movies: NYC to San Diego - Flop Similar →
1967 Four Stars Girl in Bed Flop Similar →
1967 The Nude Restaurant The Waitress Average Similar →
1967 Bike Boy Girl on couch Flop Similar →
1967 Tub Girls - Flop Similar →

Viva - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Viva?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Viva is "Paris, Texas" with a rating of 8.1/10.

How many movies has Viva acted in?

Viva has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Viva?

Other notable films include "Chelsea Hotel", "Chelsea Girls with Andy Warhol", and "The Feature".

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