Madeleine Sherwood: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 16
- on screen
- 1956–2003
- box office
- $3.91M
- Born
- November 13, 1922
- Birthplace
- Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Full name
- Madeleine Louise Hélène Thornton
- Citizenship
- Canada
- Occupations
- Actress
- Years active
- 1933-1989
- Spouses
- Robert Sherwood
- Children
- 1
The Best Madeleine Sherwood Movies
The films of Madeleine Sherwood that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Resurrection (1980) leads with $3.91M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
Madeleine Sherwood's Career in Numbers
Madeleine Sherwood's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Madeleine Sherwood works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Baby Doll (1956) to Silence Like Glass (1989), and the 1980s were the busiest decade.
Madeleine Sherwood Movies by Decade
- 1950s 2
- 1960s 5
- 1970s 1
- 1980s 6
The 1980s were Madeleine Sherwood's busiest decade, with 6 films.
Madeleine Sherwood Movies by Genre
- Drama 6
- Horror 3
- Romance 2
- Mystery 1
- Tv movie 1
- Crime 1
Drama is the genre Madeleine Sherwood has worked in most, with 6 films, ahead of horror (3).
Madeleine Sherwood Career Milestones
- First film
- Baby Doll 1956
- Biggest box office hit
- Resurrection $3.91M worldwide
- Newest film
- Silence Like Glass 1989
Madeleine Sherwood Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Madeleine Sherwood is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Madeleine Sherwood Movies as an Actor
14- 1989
Silence Like Glass Drama - 1987
Haunted by Her Past as Mr. Goode · Horror - 1987
Broken Vows as Mrs. Chase · Mystery - 1982
The Electric Grandmother as Aunt Clara · Tv movie - 1980
Resurrection as Ruth · Drama Worldwide box office: $3.91M - 1980
The Changeling Horror Worldwide box office: $147 - 1973
Wicked, Wicked as Lenore Karadyne · Horror - 1969
Pendulum as Mrs. Eileen Sanderson · Crime - 1967
Hurry Sundown as Eula Purcell · Drama - 1963
In the Cool of the Day as Party Hostess (uncredited) · Romance - 1962
Sweet Bird of Youth Drama Worldwide box office: $60 - 1961
Parrish as Addie · Romance - 1958
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Drama Worldwide box office: $1.87K - 1956
Baby Doll Drama Worldwide box office: $51
Madeleine Sherwood in Documentaries & Specials
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Who Is Madeleine Sherwood?
Madeleine Sherwood was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada in 1922. Credited on films since 1956, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Madeleine Sherwood, born as Madeleine Louise Hélène Thornton, was a prominent Canadian actress known for her prolific work in stage, film, and television. She was born on November 13, 1922, and made her first stage appearance at the young age of four. Her professional career took off in Montreal, where she worked in CBC dramas and soap operas. She moved to New York City in 1950, marking the beginning of her illustrious Broadway career. She played varied roles in 18 original Broadway productions such as Arturo Ui, Do I Hear a Waltz?, and The Crucible. She received an Obie Award for Best Actress for her performance in Hey You, Light Man! on Off-Broadway. Sherwood is best remembered for her roles as Mae/Sister Woman and Miss Lucy in both the Broadway and film versions of Tennessee Williams' Cat on a Hot Tin Roof and Sweet Bird of Youth. On the television front, she was recognized for her role as Reverend Mother Placido in The Flying Nun.
Who Madeleine Sherwood Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Madeleine Sherwood shares the most films with. Jane Fonda comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Rip Torn (3).
Madeleine Sherwood: Questions & Answers
How many movies Madeleine Sherwood has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Madeleine Sherwood been in?
Madeleine Sherwood is credited on 16 films, from 1956 to 2003. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Madeleine Sherwood's highest-grossing movie?
Resurrection (1980) is Madeleine Sherwood's biggest box office hit, with $3.91M worldwide, ahead of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958) ($1.87K). Across every film with box office figures, Madeleine Sherwood's movies have made $3.91M.
Madeleine Sherwood's biggest hits What is Madeleine Sherwood's newest movie?
The most recent film on Madeleine Sherwood's filmography is Arthur Miller, Elia Kazan and the Blacklist: None Without Sin (2003), in the role of Self.
Who does Madeleine Sherwood work with most often?
Madeleine Sherwood shares the most films with Jane Fonda (3 films), Rip Torn (3 films) and Karl Malden (2 films).
The Best Madeleine Sherwood Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 16 credits.
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