Margaret Avery: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 21
- on screen
- 1972–2024
- box office
- $62.1M
- nomination
- 1
- average score
- 59
Margaret Avery's Career in Numbers
Margaret Avery's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Margaret Avery works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Terror at Red Wolf Inn (1972) to The Nana Project (2024), and the 1970s were the busiest decade.
Margaret Avery Movies by Decade
- 1970s 7
- 1980s 4
- 1990s 6
- 2000s 1
- 2010s 1
- 2020s 2
The 1970s were Margaret Avery's busiest decade, with 7 films.
Margaret Avery Movies by Genre
- Drama 5
- Comedy 3
- Tv movie 3
- Action 3
- Thriller 2
- Horror 2
- Crime 1
- Fantasy 1
- History 1
Drama is the genre Margaret Avery has worked in most, with 5 films, ahead of comedy (3).
Margaret Avery Career Milestones
- First film
- Terror at Red Wolf Inn 1972
- Biggest box office hit
- Magnum Force $39.8M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Proud Mary Movie Echo Score 59
- Newest film
- The Nana Project 2024
Margaret Avery Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Margaret Avery is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 59. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
- 2024
The Nana Project as Gladys · Comedy - 2022
Block Party as Janice Sommers · Comedy - 2018
Proud Mary as Mina · Crime Worldwide box office: $21.8M Movie Echo Score: 59 - 2002
Second to Die as Insurance Agent · Thriller - 1995
White Man’s Burden as Megan Thomas · Drama - 1995
The Set Up Tv movie - 1993
Night Trap as Miss Sadie · Horror - 1993
Lightning in a Bottle as Dr. Sierheed · Drama - 1992
The Jacksons: An American Dream as Martha Scruse · Drama - 1990
The Return of Superfly as Francine · Drama Worldwide box office: $610K - 1989
Riverbend as Bell Coleman · Action - 1983
For Us, the Living: The Story of Medgar Evers as Dottie · Tv movie - 1980
The Lathe of Heaven as Heather LeLache · Fantasy - 1980
The Sky Is Gray as Rosemary · Drama - 1977
Scott Joplin as Belle Joplin · History - 1973
Magnum Force Action Worldwide box office: $39.8M - 1973
Hell Up In Harlem as Sister Jennifer · Thriller - 1973
An Eye for an Eye as Nurse · Horror - 1972
Terror at Red Wolf Inn as Edwina · Comedy - 1972
Cool Breeze as Lark · Action - 1972
Something Evil as Irene · Tv movie
Margaret Avery: Awards & Nominations
1 nomination across 1 award body. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
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The 58th Academy Awards- Margaret Avery: Nominated Best Supporting Actress The Color Purple
Who Margaret Avery Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Margaret Avery shares the most films with. John Amos comes first, with 2 films together, followed by Bumper Robinson (2).
Margaret Avery: Questions & Answers
How many movies Margaret Avery has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Margaret Avery been in?
Margaret Avery is credited on 21 films, from 1972 to 2024. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Margaret Avery's highest-grossing movie?
Magnum Force (1973) is Margaret Avery's biggest box office hit, with $39.8M worldwide, ahead of Proud Mary (2018) ($21.8M). Across every film with box office figures, Margaret Avery's movies have made $62.1M.
Margaret Avery's biggest hits What is the best Margaret Avery movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Margaret Avery's best-rated film is Proud Mary (2018) with a score of 59.
Best Margaret Avery movies, ranked Has Margaret Avery won an Oscar?
Margaret Avery has been nominated for an Oscar but has not won one yet. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Margaret Avery has 0 wins from 1 nomination.
What is Margaret Avery's newest movie?
The most recent film on Margaret Avery's filmography is The Nana Project (2024), in the role of Gladys.
Who does Margaret Avery work with most often?
Margaret Avery shares the most films with John Amos (2 films), Bumper Robinson (2 films) and Billy Dee Williams (2 films).
The Best Margaret Avery Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 21 credits.
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