Verna Felton: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 19
- on screen
- 1940–1991
- box office
- $190M
- Born
- July 20, 1890
- Birthplace
- Salinas, California, U.S.
- Full name
- Verna Arline Felton
- Citizenship
- U.S.
- Occupations
- Actress, radio personality
- Years active
- 1900-1966
- Spouses
- Lee Carson Millar Sr.
- Children
- 1
The Best Verna Felton Movies
The films of Verna Felton that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Cinderella (1950) leads with $96.4M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
Verna Felton's Career in Numbers
Verna Felton's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Verna Felton works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from If I Had My Way (1940) to Disney’s Coyote Tales (1991), and the 1950s were the busiest decade.
Verna Felton Movies by Decade
- 1940s 4
- 1950s 10
- 1960s 3
- 1980s 1
- 1990s 1
The 1950s were Verna Felton's busiest decade, with 10 films.
Verna Felton Movies by Genre
- Animation 5
- Western 4
- Adventure 4
- Drama 2
- Comedy 2
- Fantasy 1
- Family 1
Animation is the genre Verna Felton has worked in most, with 5 films, ahead of western (4).
Verna Felton Career Milestones
- First film
- If I Had My Way 1940
- Biggest box office hit
- Cinderella $96.4M worldwide
- Newest film
- Disney’s Coyote Tales 1991
Verna Felton Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Verna Felton 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.
- 1991
Disney’s Coyote Tales as Eloise (voice) · Animation - 1982
Disney’s Halloween Treat as Aunt Sarah (voice) (archive footage) · Animation - 1965
The Man from Button Willow as Mrs.Pomeroy / Mother / Lady on Trolley · Animation - 1960
Guns of the Timberland as Aunt Sarah · Western - 1960
Goliath II as Eloise · Animation - 1957
The Oklahoman as Mrs. Waynebrook · Western - 1955
Picnic as Helen Potts · Drama - 1955
Lady and the Tramp Adventure Worldwide box office: $93.9M - 1952
Don't Bother to Knock Drama - 1952
Belles on Their Toes as Cousin Leora · Comedy - 1951
Alice in Wonderland Adventure Worldwide box office: $1.25K - 1951
New Mexico as Mrs. Fenway · Western - 1950
The Gunfighter Western - 1950
Cinderella Fantasy Worldwide box office: $96.4M - 1950
Buccaneer’s Girl as Dowager · Comedy - 1948
The Fuller Brush Man as Junior's Grandmother (uncredited) · Adventure - 1941
Dumbo Animation Worldwide box office: $113K - 1940
If I Had My Way as Mrs. DeLacey · Family - 1940
Northwest Passage as Mrs. Towne · Adventure
Who Is Verna Felton?
Verna Felton was born in Salinas, California, U.S. in 1890. Credited on films since 1940, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Verna Arline Felton was a diverse American actress working primarily as a voice talent for various Disney animated films. Born on July 20, 1890, Felton was best known for the voice of Mrs. Jumbo and Elephant Matriarch in Disney's Dumbo (1941), the Fairy Godmother in Cinderella (1950), and other iconic animated roles. She also lent her voice to Pearl Slaghoople, Fred Flintstone's mother-in-law in Hanna-Barbera's The Flintstones (1962–1963). Besides her distinctive animated roles, she actively participated in radio programs, frequently showcasing characters with husky voice and no-nonsense attitudes.
Besides her voice work, Felton acted in live-action films and had roles in numerous radio and television productions. She was known for her roles as Dennis Day's mother, on various versions of The Jack Benny Program and as Hilda Crocker, a character she reprised on both radio and television version of December Bride. Felton's career spanned over numerous decades, with her roles extending beyond just animation, including live-action film and television. These roles are a testament to her talent and the indelible mark she has made in the entertainment industry. She served as the honorary mayor of North Hollywood and received recognition for her extensive work in both radio and television. She passed away at the age of 76 on December 14, 1966.
Who Verna Felton Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Verna Felton shares the most films with. Wilfred Jackson comes first, with 4 films together, followed by Sterling Holloway (4).
Verna Felton: Questions & Answers
How many movies Verna Felton has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Verna Felton been in?
Verna Felton is credited on 19 films, from 1940 to 1991. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Verna Felton's highest-grossing movie?
Cinderella (1950) is Verna Felton's biggest box office hit, with $96.4M worldwide, ahead of Lady and the Tramp (1955) ($93.9M). Across every film with box office figures, Verna Felton's movies have made $190M.
Verna Felton's biggest hits What is Verna Felton's newest movie?
The most recent film on Verna Felton's filmography is Disney’s Coyote Tales (1991), in the role of Eloise (voice).
Who does Verna Felton work with most often?
Verna Felton shares the most films with Wilfred Jackson (4 films), Sterling Holloway (4 films) and J. Pat O'Malley (4 films).
The Best Verna Felton Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 19 credits.
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