Deborah Kerr: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 62
- on screen
- 1941–2024
- box office
- $25.6M
- nominations
- 7
- average score
- 85
- Born
- September 30, 1921
- Birthplace
- Hillhead, Glasgow, Scotland
- Full name
- Deborah Jane Trimmer
- Citizenship
- British
- Occupations
- Actress
- Years active
- 1937-1986
- Spouses
- Tony Bartley, Peter Viertel
- Children
- 2
The Best Deborah Kerr Movies
The films of Deborah Kerr that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: The King and I (1956) leads with $21.3M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
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Worldwide box office: $21.3M The King and I 1956 · Biography -
Worldwide box office: $3.87M An Affair to Remember 1957 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $166K Black Narcissus 1947 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $101K Quo Vadis 1951 · Biography -
Worldwide box office: $36.4K From Here to Eternity 1953 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $30.2K The Innocents 1961 · Horror
Deborah Kerr's Career in Numbers
Deborah Kerr's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Deborah Kerr works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Love on the Dole (1941) to Hold the Dream (1986), and the 1950s were the busiest decade.
Deborah Kerr Movies by Decade
- 1940s 11
- 1950s 20
- 1960s 13
- 1980s 7
The 1950s were Deborah Kerr's busiest decade, with 20 films.
Deborah Kerr Movies by Genre
- Drama 21
- Romance 9
- Comedy 7
- Adventure 3
- War 3
- Horror 2
- Biography 2
- Documentary 1
- Thriller 1
- History 1
Drama is the genre Deborah Kerr has worked in most, with 21 films, ahead of romance (9).
Deborah Kerr Career Milestones
- First film
- Love on the Dole 1941
- Biggest box office hit
- The King and I $21.3M worldwide
- Newest film
- Hold the Dream 1986
Deborah Kerr Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Deborah Kerr is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 85. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Deborah Kerr Movies as an Actor
51- 1986
Ann and Debbie as Ann - 1986
Hold the Dream as Emma Harte · Drama - 1985
The Assam Garden as Helen · Drama - 1985
Reunion at Fairborough as Sally Wells Grant · Romance - 1985
A Woman of Substance as Emma Harte · Drama - 1982
Witness for the Prosecution as Nurse Plimsoll · Drama - 1982
A Song At Twilight as Carlotta Gray · Comedy - 1969
The Arrangement as Florence Anderson · Romance Worldwide box office: $9.54K - 1969
The Gypsy Moths as Elizabeth Brandon · Romance - 1968
Prudence and the Pill as Prudence Hardcastle · Comedy - 1967
Casino Royale Comedy Worldwide box office: $2.78K - 1966
Eye of the Devil as Catherine de Montfaucon · Horror Worldwide box office: $4.97K - 1965
Marriage on the Rocks as Valerie Edwards · Romance - 1965
Uncertain Verification as (archive footage) · Documentary - 1964
The Night of the Iguana as Hannah Jelkes · Romance Worldwide box office: $4.36K - 1964
The Chalk Garden Drama - 1961 The Innocents Horror Worldwide box office: $30.2K
- 1961
The Naked Edge as Martha Radcliffe · Thriller Worldwide box office: $1.19K - 1960
The Grass Is Greener Drama - 1960
The Sundowners Adventure - 1959
Beloved Infidel as Sheilah Graham · Romance - 1959
Count Your Blessings as Grace Allingham · Comedy - 1959
The Journey as Diana Ashmore · Romance - 1958
Separate Tables Drama - 1958
Bonjour Tristesse as Anne Larson · Drama Worldwide box office: $446 - 1957 An Affair to Remember Drama Worldwide box office: $3.87M
- 1957
Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison as Sister Angela · War - 1956
Tea and Sympathy as Laura Reynolds · Drama - 1956 The King and I Biography Worldwide box office: $21.3M
- 1956
The Proud and Profane as Lee Ashley · Drama - 1955
The End of the Affair as Sarah Miles · Drama - 1953 From Here to Eternity Drama Worldwide box office: $36.4K
- 1953
Dream Wife as Effie · Comedy - 1953
Young Bess as Catherine Parr · Drama - 1953
Julius Caesar as Portia · History Worldwide box office: $10.8K - 1952
Thunder in the East as Joan Willoughby · War - 1952
The Prisoner of Zenda as Princess Flavia · Adventure - 1951 Quo Vadis Biography Worldwide box office: $101K
- 1950
King Solomon’s Mines as Elizabeth Curtis · Adventure Worldwide box office: $951 - 1950
Please Believe Me as Alison Kirbe · Romance - 1949
Edward, My Son as Evelyn Boult · Drama - 1947
If Winter Comes as Nona Tybar · Drama - 1947 Black Narcissus Drama Worldwide box office: $166K
- 1947
The Hucksters as Kay Dorrance · Comedy Worldwide box office: $3.14K - 1946
I See a Dark Stranger as Bridie Quilty · War - 1945
Perfect Strangers as Catherine Wilson · Romance - 1945
The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp (1945) Drama - 1942
The Day Will Dawn as Kari Alstad · Drama - 1942
Hatter’s Castle as Mary Brodie · Drama - 1941
Love on the Dole as Sally · Drama - 1941
Major Barbara as Jenny Hill · Comedy
Deborah Kerr in Documentaries & Specials
11- 2024
Made in England: The Films of Powell and Pressburger as Self - Actress, Black Narcissus, The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp · Documentary Worldwide box office: $71K Movie Echo Score: 85 - 2022
Rat Pack as Self (archive footage) · Documentary - 2018
Nice Girls Don’t Stay for Breakfast as Self - Actress (archive footage) · History - 2014
And the Oscar Goes To… as Self (archive footage) · Documentary - 1995
Yul Brynner: The Man Who Was King as Self (archive footage) · Tv movie - 1991
Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker as Self · Documentary - 1991
Robert Mitchum: The Reluctant Star as Self · Documentary - 1988
John Huston: The Man, the Movies, the Maverick as Self (archive footage) · Documentary - 1988
Cary Grant: A Celebration of a Leading Man as Self · Documentary - 1982
Night of 100 Stars as Self · Comedy - 1964
On the Trail of the Iguana as Self · Documentary
Deborah Kerr: Awards & Nominations
7 nominations across 3 award bodies, from 1954 to 1965. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
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Oscars 4 nominations -
BAFTA 2 nominations -
Golden Globes 1 nomination
- 18th British Academy Film Awards
- Deborah Kerr: Nominated Best British Actress The Chalk Garden
- 15th British Academy Film Awards
- Deborah Kerr: Nominated Best British Actress The Sundowners
- 33rd Academy Awards
- Deborah Kerr: Nominated Best Actress The Sundowners
- The 31st Academy Awards
- Deborah Kerr: Nominated Best Actress Separate Tables
- 16th Golden Globe Awards
- Deborah Kerr: Nominated Best Actress – Drama Separate Tables
- The 29th Academy Awards
- Deborah Kerr: Nominated Best Actress The King and I
- The 26th Academy Awards
- Deborah Kerr: Nominated Best Actress From Here to Eternity
Who Is Deborah Kerr?
Deborah Kerr was born in Hillhead, Glasgow, Scotland on September 30, 1921. Credited on films since 1941, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Deborah Jane Trimmer CBE, known professionally as Deborah Kerr, was a talented British actress. Born on September 30, 1921, in Hillhead, Glasgow, she had a fruitful international film career with several notable roles. Having been nominated six times for the Academy Award for Best Actress, Kerr became the first person from Scotland to be nominated for an acting Oscar. Her performances in films like The King and I, Separate Tables and From Here to Eternity remain classic displays of her talent.
Kerr's career began when she trained as a ballet dancer at Sadler's Wells in 1938 and later transitioned to acting. In 1943, she made her West End debut in a revival of Heartbreak House. She eventually moved to Hollywood and secured a contract with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Throughout her career, she showcased her versatility through several diverse roles, from reserved English ladies to sensuous characters. She garnered fame for her performances on stage, television, and cinema. Although her career took her away from home frequently, she remained dedicated to acting and known for her perfection, discipline, and elegance. Her legacy as an artist continues to inspire people.
Who Deborah Kerr Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Deborah Kerr shares the most films with. David Niven comes first, with 8 films together, followed by Robert Mitchum (7).
Deborah Kerr: Questions & Answers
How many movies Deborah Kerr has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Deborah Kerr been in?
Deborah Kerr is credited on 62 films, from 1941 to 2024. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Deborah Kerr's highest-grossing movie?
The King and I (1956) is Deborah Kerr's biggest box office hit, with $21.3M worldwide, ahead of An Affair to Remember (1957) ($3.87M). Across every film with box office figures, Deborah Kerr's movies have made $25.6M.
Deborah Kerr's biggest hits What is the best Deborah Kerr movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Deborah Kerr's best-rated film is Made in England: The Films of Powell and Pressburger (2024) with a score of 85.
Best Deborah Kerr movies, ranked Has Deborah Kerr won an Oscar?
Deborah Kerr has been nominated for 4 Oscars but has not won one yet. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Deborah Kerr has 0 wins from 7 nominations.
What is Deborah Kerr's newest movie?
The most recent film on Deborah Kerr's filmography is Made in England: The Films of Powell and Pressburger (2024), in the role of Self - Actress, Black Narcissus, The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp.
Who does Deborah Kerr work with most often?
Deborah Kerr shares the most films with David Niven (8 films), Robert Mitchum (7 films) and John Huston (7 films).
The Best Deborah Kerr Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 62 credits.
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