Raquel Welch: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 54
- on screen
- 1964–2014
- box office
- $7.69M
- award win
- 1
- Born
- September 5, 1940
- Birthplace
- Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
- Full name
- Jo Raquel Tejada
- Citizenship
- United States
- Occupations
- Actress, model
- Years active
- 1964-2017
- Spouses
- James Welch, Patrick Curtis, André Weinfeld, Richie Palmer
- Children
- 2
The Best Raquel Welch Movies
The films of Raquel Welch that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Animal (1977) leads with $7.2M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
Raquel Welch's Career in Numbers
Raquel Welch's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Raquel Welch works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from A House Is Not a Home (1964) to House of Versace (2013), and the 1960s were the busiest decade.
Raquel Welch Movies by Decade
- 1960s 17
- 1970s 13
- 1980s 4
- 1990s 5
- 2000s 2
- 2010s 1
The 1960s were Raquel Welch's busiest decade, with 17 films.
Raquel Welch Movies by Genre
- Comedy 12
- Drama 8
- Documentary 4
- Adventure 4
- Tv movie 3
- Family 3
- Crime 2
- Action 1
- Thriller 1
- Western 1
Comedy is the genre Raquel Welch has worked in most, with 12 films, ahead of drama (8).
Raquel Welch Career Milestones
- First film
- A House Is Not a Home 1964
- Biggest box office hit
- Animal $7.2M worldwide
- Newest film
- House of Versace 2013
Raquel Welch Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Raquel Welch 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.
Raquel Welch Movies as an Actor
42- 2013
House of Versace as Lucia · Tv movie - 2006
Forget About It as Christine DeLee · Comedy - 2002
The Bronze Screen: 100 Years of the Latino Image in American Cinema Documentary - 1998
What I Did for Love as Jacqueline · Comedy - 1998
Chairman of the Board as Grace Kosik · Comedy Worldwide box office: $181K - 1996
Sex, Censorship and the Silver Screen as Narrator · Documentary - 1994
Fertile La Toyah Video Magazine #2: The Kinky Issue! - 1993
The Flintstones: Hollyrock a Bye Baby as Shelly Millstone (voice) · Family - 1989
Trouble in Paradise as Rachel Baxley · Tv movie - 1985
Muppet Video: The Kermit and Piggy Story as Raquel Welch · Family - 1985
Muppet Video: The Kermit and Piggy Story as Raquel Welch · Family - 1980
The Legend of Walks Far Woman as Walks Far Woman · Tv movie - 1977
Animal as Jane Gardner · Comedy Worldwide box office: $7.2M - 1977
The Prince and the Pauper as Lady Edith · Adventure - 1976
Mother, Jugs & Speed as Jugs · Comedy - 1975
The Wild Party as Queenie · Comedy - 1974
The Four Musketeers as Constance de Bonancieux · Drama - 1974
The Three Musketeers Action - 1973
The Last of Sheila as Alice · Drama Worldwide box office: $535 - 1972
Bluebeard as Magdalena · Comedy - 1972
Kansas City Bomber as K.C. Carr · Drama - 1972
Fuzz as Det. Eileen McHenry · Crime - 1972
Hannie Caulder Drama - 1971
Sin as Elena · Drama - 1970
Myra Breckinridge as Myra Breckinridge · Drama - 1969
Will the Real Mr Sellers…? Documentary - 1969
The Magic Christian as Priestess of the Whip · Comedy - 1969
Flareup as Michele · Thriller - 1969
100 Rifles Adventure - 1968
Lady in Cement as Kit Forrest · Crime - 1968
Bandolero! as Maria Stoner · Western - 1968
The Biggest Bundle of Them All as Juliana · Comedy - 1967
Bedazzled Fantasy - 1967
Fathom as Fathom Harvill · Comedy - 1967
The Oldest Profession as Nini (segment "La belle époque") · Drama - 1967
One Million Years B.C. Adventure Worldwide box office: $669 - 1966
Shoot Loud, Louder… I Don’t Understand as Tania Montini · Comedy - 1966
Fantastic Voyage Adventure - 1966
Salvador Dalí’s Fantastic Dream Documentary - 1965
Do Not Disturb as Woman In Lobby (uncredited) · Comedy Worldwide box office: $316K - 1965
A Swingin’ Summer as Jeri Mason · Romance - 1964
A House Is Not a Home as Call Girl · Drama
Raquel Welch in Documentaries & Specials
12- 2014
And the Oscar Goes To… as Self (archive footage) · Documentary - 2003
Sex at 24 Frames Per Second as Self · Documentary - 2001
Cleopatra: The Film That Changed Hollywood as Self (archive footage) · Documentary - 1995
Legends in Light: The Photography of George Hurrell as Self · Documentary - 1994
Flesh and Blood: The Hammer Heritage of Horror as Self · Documentary - 1990
Night of 100 Stars III as Self · Comedy - 1988
Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC as Self (archive footage) · Comedy - 1985
Night of 100 Stars II as Self · Music - 1981
Of Muppets & Men as Self · Documentary - 1979
The Muppets Go Hollywood as Self · Music - 1978
Mickey’s 50 as Self · Family - 1970
Raquel! as Self · Tv movie
Raquel Welch: Awards & Nominations
1 win from 1 nomination across 1 award body. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
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32nd Golden Globe Awards- Raquel Welch: Win Best Actress – Comedy or Musical The Three Musketeers
Who Is Raquel Welch?
Raquel Welch was born in Chicago, Illinois, U.S. in 1940. Credited on films since 1964, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Raquel Welch, born Jo Raquel Tejada on September 5, 1940, in Chicago, Illinois, was an iconic figure in the movie industry in the 1960s and 1970s. She first gained fame for her performance in the film 'Fantastic Voyage' (1966), which led to a long-term contract with 20th Century Fox. Welch’s impactful role in 'One Million Years B.C.' (1966) saw her emerge as a global sex symbol. Her roles ranged from 'Bedazzled' (1967) to 'Bandolero!' (1968) and '100 Rifles' (1969), further expanding her acting footprint. She was praised for her portrayal of strong female characters, which contributed to her unique film persona and positioned her as an icon of her time. Her rise to stardom in the mid-1960s was instrumental in ending Hollywood's vigorous promotion of the blonde bombshell. Additionally, her controversial love scene with Jim Brown in '100 Rifles' made cinematic history due to its portrayal of interracial intimacy. Welch's resolute dedication to her craft extended into her later years, with her final film being 'How to Be a Latin Lover' (2017). Welch passed away on February 15, 2023, in Los Angeles, California, leaving behind a lasting legacy in the film industry.
Who Raquel Welch Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Raquel Welch shares the most films with. Brooke Shields comes first, with 6 films together, followed by James Stewart (6).
Raquel Welch: Questions & Answers
How many movies Raquel Welch has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Raquel Welch been in?
Raquel Welch is credited on 54 films, from 1964 to 2014. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Raquel Welch's highest-grossing movie?
Animal (1977) is Raquel Welch's biggest box office hit, with $7.2M worldwide, ahead of Do Not Disturb (1965) ($316K). Across every film with box office figures, Raquel Welch's movies have made $7.69M.
Raquel Welch's biggest hits Has Raquel Welch won an Oscar?
Raquel Welch has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Raquel Welch has 1 win from 1 nomination.
What is Raquel Welch's newest movie?
The most recent film on Raquel Welch's filmography is And the Oscar Goes To… (2014), in the role of Self (archive footage).
Who does Raquel Welch work with most often?
Raquel Welch shares the most films with Brooke Shields (6 films), James Stewart (6 films) and Jim Henson (6 films).
The Best Raquel Welch Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 54 credits.
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