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Raquel Welch, actor
Actor

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
Biggest hits

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.

Full ranking
Career at a glance

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

  1. 1960s 17
  2. 1970s 13
  3. 1980s 4
  4. 1990s 5
  5. 2000s 2
  6. 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
54 credits

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
  1. 2013 House of Versace (2013) movie poster House of Versace as Lucia · Tv movie
  2. 2006 Forget About It (2006) movie poster Forget About It as Christine DeLee · Comedy
  3. 2002 The Bronze Screen: 100 Years of the Latino Image in American Cinema (2002) movie poster The Bronze Screen: 100 Years of the Latino Image in American Cinema Documentary
  4. 1998 What I Did for Love (1998) movie poster What I Did for Love as Jacqueline · Comedy
  5. 1998 Chairman of the Board (1998) movie poster Chairman of the Board as Grace Kosik · Comedy
  6. 1996 Sex, Censorship and the Silver Screen (1996) movie poster Sex, Censorship and the Silver Screen as Narrator · Documentary
  7. 1994 Fertile La Toyah Video Magazine #2: The Kinky Issue! (1994) movie poster Fertile La Toyah Video Magazine #2: The Kinky Issue!
  8. 1993 The Flintstones: Hollyrock a Bye Baby (1993) movie poster The Flintstones: Hollyrock a Bye Baby as Shelly Millstone (voice) · Family
  9. 1989 Trouble in Paradise (1989) movie poster Trouble in Paradise as Rachel Baxley · Tv movie
  10. 1985 Muppet Video: The Kermit and Piggy Story (1985) movie poster Muppet Video: The Kermit and Piggy Story as Raquel Welch · Family
  11. 1985 Muppet Video: The Kermit and Piggy Story (1985) movie poster Muppet Video: The Kermit and Piggy Story as Raquel Welch · Family
  12. 1980 The Legend of Walks Far Woman (1980) movie poster The Legend of Walks Far Woman as Walks Far Woman · Tv movie
  13. 1977 Animal (1977) movie poster Animal as Jane Gardner · Comedy
  14. 1977 The Prince and the Pauper (1977) movie poster The Prince and the Pauper as Lady Edith · Adventure
  15. 1976 Mother, Jugs & Speed (1976) movie poster Mother, Jugs & Speed as Jugs · Comedy
  16. 1975 The Wild Party (1975) movie poster The Wild Party as Queenie · Comedy
  17. 1974 The Four Musketeers (1974) movie poster The Four Musketeers as Constance de Bonancieux · Drama
  18. 1974 The Three Musketeers (1974) movie poster The Three Musketeers Action
  19. 1973 The Last of Sheila (1973) movie poster The Last of Sheila as Alice · Drama
  20. 1972 Bluebeard (1972) movie poster Bluebeard as Magdalena · Comedy
  21. 1972 Kansas City Bomber (1972) movie poster Kansas City Bomber as K.C. Carr · Drama
  22. 1972 Fuzz (1972) movie poster Fuzz as Det. Eileen McHenry · Crime
  23. 1972 Hannie Caulder (1972) movie poster Hannie Caulder Drama
  24. 1971 Sin (1971) movie poster Sin as Elena · Drama
  25. 1970 Myra Breckinridge (1970) movie poster Myra Breckinridge as Myra Breckinridge · Drama
  26. 1969 Will the Real Mr Sellers…? (1969) movie poster Will the Real Mr Sellers…? Documentary
  27. 1969 The Magic Christian (1969) movie poster The Magic Christian as Priestess of the Whip · Comedy
  28. 1969 Flareup (1969) movie poster Flareup as Michele · Thriller
  29. 1969 100 Rifles (1969) movie poster 100 Rifles Adventure
  30. 1968 Lady in Cement (1968) movie poster Lady in Cement as Kit Forrest · Crime
  31. 1968 Bandolero! (1968) movie poster Bandolero! as Maria Stoner · Western
  32. 1968 The Biggest Bundle of Them All (1968) movie poster The Biggest Bundle of Them All as Juliana · Comedy
  33. 1967 Bedazzled (1967) movie poster Bedazzled Fantasy
  34. 1967 Fathom (1967) movie poster Fathom as Fathom Harvill · Comedy
  35. 1967 The Oldest Profession (1967) movie poster The Oldest Profession as Nini (segment "La belle époque") · Drama
  36. 1967 One Million Years B.C. (1967) movie poster One Million Years B.C. Adventure
  37. 1966 Shoot Loud, Louder… I Don’t Understand (1966) movie poster Shoot Loud, Louder… I Don’t Understand as Tania Montini · Comedy
  38. 1966 Fantastic Voyage (1966) movie poster Fantastic Voyage Adventure
  39. 1966 Salvador Dalí’s Fantastic Dream (1966) movie poster Salvador Dalí’s Fantastic Dream Documentary
  40. 1965 Do Not Disturb (1965) movie poster Do Not Disturb as Woman In Lobby (uncredited) · Comedy
  41. 1965 A Swingin’ Summer (1965) movie poster A Swingin’ Summer as Jeri Mason · Romance
  42. 1964 A House Is Not a Home (1964) movie poster A House Is Not a Home as Call Girl · Drama
1 win · 1 nomination

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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Biography

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.

Works with

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).

FAQ

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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