
Vonetta McGee
ActingAbout Vonetta McGee
Vonetta Lawrence McGee (January 14, 1945 – July 9, 2010) was an American actress. She debuted in the Spaghetti Western The Great Silence and went on to appear in blaxploitation films such as Hammer, Melinda, Blacula, Shaft in Africa, Detroit 9000, and 1974's Thomasine & Bushrod alongside her then-boyfriend Max Julien. In 1975, she was Clint Eastwood's co-star in The Eiger Sanction. She was a regular on the 1987 Universal Television situation comedy Bustin' Loose, starring as Mimi Shaw for its only season (1987–88). Description above from the Wikipedia article Vonetta McGee, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
Vonetta McGee Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Vonetta McGee reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 32 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Vonetta McGee's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 25% of Vonetta McGee'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 Great Silence, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Vonetta McGee Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Vonetta McGee's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Vonetta McGee has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Filming Silenzio | (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Black August | Georgia Jackson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Johnny B Good | Lidia | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Man Next Door | Rapists' Rehabilitator | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Cagney & Lacey: The Return | Claudia Petrie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Perry Mason: The Case of the Reckless Romeo | Annie Bollin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Stormy Weathers | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | You Must Remember This | Brenda | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Brother Future | Mortilla | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | To Sleep with Anger | Pat | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Father of Hell Town | Sister Indigo | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Black Hollywood | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Repo Man | Marlene | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Scruples | Francine | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | Superdome | Sonny | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Foxbat | Toni Hill | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Brothers | Paula Jones | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Eiger Sanction | Jemima Brown | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | Thomasine & Bushrod | Thomasine | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Detroit 9000 | Roby Harris | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | Scream Blacula Scream | Luva (archive footage) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Shaft in Africa | Aleme | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Norliss Tapes | Mme. Jeckiel | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Blacula | Tina | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Melinda | Melinda | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | Hammer | Lois | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Crucified Girls of San Ramon | Claire | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Kremlin Letter | The Negress | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Lost Man | Diane Lawrence | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Great Silence | Pauline | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Faustina | Faustina Ceccarelli | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Western, Italian Style | Self | Hit | Similar → |
Vonetta McGee - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Vonetta McGee?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Vonetta McGee is "The Great Silence" with a rating of 7.5/10.
How many movies has Vonetta McGee acted in?
Vonetta McGee has been featured in at least 32 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Vonetta McGee?
Other notable films include "Brother Future", "You Must Remember This", and "Perry Mason: The Case of the Reckless Romeo".




