Yvonne De Carlo
ActingAbout Yvonne De Carlo
Yvonne De Carlo (September 1, 1922 – January 8, 2007) was a Canadian-born American actress of film and television. During her six-decade career, her most frequent appearances in film came in the 1940s and 1950s and included her best-known film roles, such as of Anna Marie in Salome Where She Danced (1945); Anna in Criss Cross (1949); Sephora the wife of Moses in The Ten Commandments (1956), starring Charlton Heston; and Amantha Starr in Band of Angels (1957) with Clark Gable. In the early 1960s, De Carlo accepted the offer to play Lily Munster for the CBS television series The Munsters, alongside Fred Gwynne and Al Lewis. Description above from the Wikipedia article Yvonne De Carlo, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Yvonne De Carlo reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Yvonne De Carlo's filmography leans towards the Comedy 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 34% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Yvonne De Carlo remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Munsters: America's First Family of Fright, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Yvonne De Carlo Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Yvonne De Carlo's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Yvonne De Carlo.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Six by Sondheim | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Munsters: Family Portrait | Lily Munster | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Munsters: America's First Family of Fright | self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | The Making of The Ten Commandments | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | La Classe américaine | The Actor's Wife (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Seasons of the Heart | Older Martha (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Oscar | Aunt Rosa | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | American Gothic | Ma | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Munsters' Revenge | Lily Munster | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Man with Bogart's Face | Teresa Anastas | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Silent Scream | Mrs. Engels | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Gable: The King Remembered | Herself | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Mark of Zorro | Isabella Vega (as Yvonne DeCarlo) | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Seven Minutes | Constance Cumberland | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Power | Mrs. Sally Hallson | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Munster, Go Home! | Lily Munster | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Law of the Lawless | Ellie Irish | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | McLintock! | Louise Warren | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Band of Angels | Amantha Starr | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Death of a Scoundrel | Bridget Kelly | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Ten Commandments | Sephora | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Raw Edge | Hannah Montgomery | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Shotgun | Abby | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Contessa's Secret | La Castiglione - Virginia Oldoini | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Border River | Carmelita Carias | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Fort Algiers | Yvette | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Captain's Paradise | Nita St. James | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | Sea Devils | Droucette | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Hurricane Smith | Luana Whitmore | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Silver City | Candace Surrency | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Tomahawk | Julie Madden | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Buccaneer's Girl | Deborah McCoy | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Calamity Jane and Sam Bass | Calamity Jane | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Gal Who Took the West | Linda Marlowe | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Criss Cross | Anna | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Casbah | Inez | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Brute Force | Gina Ferrara | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Song of Scheherazade | Cara de Talavera | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Bring on the Girls | Hat Check girl (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Rainbow Island | Lona's Companion | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Story of Dr. Wassell | Native Girl (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | True to Life | Girl (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | The Deerslayer | Princess Wah-Tah | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | So Proudly We Hail | Girl (Uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | For Whom the Bell Tolls | Girl in Cafe (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | No Time for Love | Showgirl (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | The Crystal Ball | Secretary | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Road to Morocco | Dienerin (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | This Gun for Hire | Showgirl at Neptune Club (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | I Look at You | Herself | Super Hit | Similar → |
Yvonne De Carlo - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Yvonne De Carlo?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Yvonne De Carlo is "The Munsters: America's First Family of Fright" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Yvonne De Carlo acted in?
Yvonne De Carlo has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Yvonne De Carlo?
Other notable films include "The Munsters: Family Portrait", "The Making of The Ten Commandments", and "The Ten Commandments".