Actor

Susan Hayward: Movies & Box Office

films: 58
on screen: 1937–2024
box office: $55.1K
average score: 77

Biggest hits

The Best Susan Hayward Movies

The films of Susan Hayward that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: The Snows of Kilimanjaro (1952) leads with $16.6K. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.

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Career at a glance

Susan Hayward's Career in Numbers

Susan Hayward's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Susan Hayward works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Hollywood Hotel (1937) to The Conqueror: Hollywood Fallout (2024), and the 1940s were the busiest decade.

Susan Hayward Movies by Decade

1930s 6
1940s 21
1950s 17
1960s 9
1970s 2
2020s 1

The 1940s were Susan Hayward's busiest decade, with 21 films.

Susan Hayward Movies by Genre

Drama 22
Comedy 7
Romance 7
Western 4
Documentary 3
Action 3
History 2
Crime 2
Adventure 2
Tv movie 1

Drama is the genre Susan Hayward has worked in most, with 22 films, ahead of comedy (7).

Susan Hayward Career Milestones

First film: Hollywood Hotel 1937
Biggest box office hit: The Snows of Kilimanjaro $16.6K worldwide
Best-rated film: The Conqueror: Hollywood Fallout Movie Echo Score 77
Newest film: The Conqueror: Hollywood Fallout 2024

58 credits

Susan Hayward Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Susan Hayward is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 77. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Susan Hayward Movies as an Actor

Susan Hayward in Documentaries & Specials

Works with

Who Susan Hayward Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Susan Hayward shares the most films with. Robert Preston comes first, with 4 films together, followed by Keith Richards (4).

FAQ

Susan Hayward: Questions & Answers

How many movies Susan Hayward has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Susan Hayward been in?

Susan Hayward is credited on 58 films, from 1937 to 2024. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Susan Hayward's highest-grossing movie?

The Snows of Kilimanjaro (1952) is Susan Hayward's biggest box office hit, with $16.6K worldwide, ahead of The Conqueror (1956) ($15.4K). Across every film with box office figures, Susan Hayward's movies have made $55.1K.

Susan Hayward's biggest hits

What is the best Susan Hayward movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Susan Hayward's best-rated film is The Conqueror: Hollywood Fallout (2024) with a score of 77.

Best Susan Hayward movies, ranked

What is Susan Hayward's newest movie?

The most recent film on Susan Hayward's filmography is The Conqueror: Hollywood Fallout (2024).

Who does Susan Hayward work with most often?

Susan Hayward shares the most films with Robert Preston (4 films), Keith Richards (4 films) and Paulette Goddard (4 films).

The Best Susan Hayward Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 58 credits.

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