Willie Jonah

Acting

Freshness: Feb 04, 2026

15Total Films

7.5 Highest Rated

Born: Jun 1, 1935

Birth Place: Freetown, Sierra Leone

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Willie Jonah reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 15 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Willie Jonah's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 20% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Willie Jonah remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Two Popes, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Willie Jonah Movies Ranked

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

★7.5

★7.5

The Two Popes: Frustrated with the direction of the church, Cardinal Bergoglio requests permission to retire in 2012 from Pope Benedict

The Two Popes

2019•Drama

★7.2

★7.2

Conclave: After the unexpected death of the Pope, Cardinal Lawrence is tasked with managing the covert and ancient ritual of elect

Conclave

2024•Drama

★6.8

★6.8

Song for Marion: Arthur is a grumpy pensioner who can't understand why his wife Marion would want to embarrass herself singing silly song

Song for Marion

2012•Music

★6.4

★6.4

The Iron Lady: A look at the life of Margaret Thatcher, the former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, with a focus on the price she

The Iron Lady

2011•History

★6.0

★6.0

Shaft in Africa: Detective John Shaft travels incognito to Ethiopia, then France, to bust a human trafficking ring.

Shaft in Africa

1973•Action

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Willie Jonah.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2024	Conclave	Lowenstein	Hit	Similar →
2019	The Two Popes	Cardinal Arinze	Super Hit	Similar →
2012	Song for Marion	Robert	Hit	Similar →
2011	The Iron Lady	Kenneth Kaunda	Average	Similar →
2000	Boesman and Lena	Old Man	Flop	Similar →
1999	The Secret Laughter of Women	Old Uncle	Flop	Similar →
1994	Being Human	Slave	Flop	Similar →
1981	The Sin Bin	Peter Williams	Flop	Similar →
1976	The Man with the Power	Boysie	Flop	Similar →
1976	A Kind of Marriage	Charles	Flop	Similar →
1975	Child of Hope	Johnny Otto	Flop	Similar →
1973	Shaft in Africa	Oyo	Average	Similar →
1970	Carry On Up the Jungle	Nosha (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1969	The Bushbaby	-	Average	Similar →
1968	Wind Versus Polygamy	Jerome	Flop	Similar →

Willie Jonah - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Willie Jonah?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Willie Jonah is "The Two Popes" with a rating of 7.5/10.

How many movies has Willie Jonah acted in?

Willie Jonah has been featured in at least 15 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Willie Jonah?

Other notable films include "Conclave", "Song for Marion", and "The Iron Lady".