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Edie Adams

Edie Adams

Actor, also writer · Died October 15, 2008, aged 81 · Kingston, Pennsylvania, USA

Edie Adams (April 16, 1927 – October 15, 2008) was an American singer, Broadway, television and film actress and comedienne. Adams, a Tony Award winner, "both embodied and winked at the stereotypes of fetching chanteuse and sexpot blonde." She was well-known for her impersonations of female stars on stage and television, most particularly, Marilyn Monroe. Description above from the Wikipedia article Edie Adams, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
April 16, 1927
Died
October 15, 2008 (aged 81)
From
Kingston, Pennsylvania, USA
Works as
Actor, also writer
Titles
23 on MovieCove · 48 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 37 days to Oct 26Down 37% in 30 days

What are Edie Adams' films like?

Across their 16 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.

Genres

Comedy9 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 69th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy movies
Drama4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 44th percentile
: browse their Drama movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
29%
Morality
28%
Self
22%
Power
10%
Survival
7%
Society
3%
Ideas
1%
Romantic love6 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception5 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice3 titles, browse their movies with this themeAmbition5 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds3 titles, browse their movies with this themeSelf-worth3 titles, browse their movies with this themeComing of age2 titles, browse their movies with this themeRedemption2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 16 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Light: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their light movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 12 · Serious 3 · Dark 1

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 9 · Stylized 4 · Heightened 3

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

A split, not a type: Gentle 8 · Charged 7 · Intense 1

Steady: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their steady movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 9 · Shifting 5 · Whiplash 2

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 3 · Some laughs 7 · Funny 6

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 5 · Even-paced 9 · Relentless 2

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 11 · Engaged 4 · Full focus 1

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 13 · Open-ended 2 · Ambiguous 1

Roles they play

6 analyzed roles

Usually the Ally: 3 of 6 analyzed roles.

Ally
3 of 6
Mentor
2 of 6
Shadow
1 of 6

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Absurd
8
Joyful
6
Tense
6
Warm
5
Romantic
4
Other
9

How their films linger

Fun9 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good9 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 2 with a twist

  • Happy10
  • Bittersweet4
  • Tragic1
  • Ambiguous1

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Edie Adams' films?

As of October 24, 2026, 11 of their 23 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (7).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Edie Adams' titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

48 credits, 23 with a MovieCove page; 21 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Tales of the City (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Show 1 episode · as Ruby Miller

  • Jake Spanner, Private Eye(1989)

    as Senior Club Member

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films

  • Murder, She Wrote(1984)

    Show 1 episode · as Kaye Sheppard

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all shows

  • Ernie Kovacs: Between the Laughter(1984)

    Story · Technical Advisor · as Mae West

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all films

  • Shooting Stars (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Hazel

  • American Playhouse (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Show 1 episode · as Ruby Miller

  • The Haunting of Harrington House (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Madame Zenia

  • Bosom Buddies (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • A Cry for Love(1980)

    as Tessie

    Midcredits score: 63rd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Portrait of an Escort(1980)

    as Mrs. Kennedy

    Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all films

  • The Happy Hooker Goes Hollywood(1980)

    as Rita Beater

    Midcredits score: 6th percentile of all films

  • Make Me an Offer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Francine Sherman

  • Racquet (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Leslie Sargent

  • The Seekers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Show 2 episodes · as Flora Cato

  • Fast Friends (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Connie Burton

  • Mrs. Columbo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Show 1 episode · as Joanne Huston

  • Vega$ (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Show 1 episode · as Angela

  • Up in Smoke(1978)

    as Tempest Stoner

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all films

  • The Eddie Capra Mysteries (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Superdome (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Joyce

  • Tarzana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Hooker

  • The Love Boat(1977)

    Show 2 episodes · as Maureen Buell

    Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all shows

  • The Practice (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Cop on the Beat(1975)

    as Massage Parlor Owner

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Police Woman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Harry O (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Police Story (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Show 1 episode · as Woman Manager

  • Evil Roy Slade(1972)

    as Flossie

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all films

  • Love, American Style (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    Show 1 episode · as Mrs. Winslow

  • The Honey Pot(1967)

    as Merle McGill

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all films

  • The Oscar(1966)

    as Trina Yale

    Midcredits score: 24th percentile of all films

  • Made in Paris(1966)

    as Irene Chase

    Midcredits score: 25th percentile of all films

  • The Best Man(1964)

    as Mabel Cantwell

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all films

  • Love with the Proper Stranger(1963)

    as Barbie

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all films

  • It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World(1963)

    as Monica Crump

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all films

  • Under the Yum Yum Tree(1963)

    as Dr. Irene Wilson

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films

  • Call Me Bwana(1963)

    as Frederica

    Midcredits score: 24th percentile of all films

  • The Lucy Show(1962)

    Show 1 episode · as Nanette Johnson

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all shows

  • Lover Come Back(1961)

    as Rebel Davis

    Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all films

  • The Spiral Staircase (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    as Blanche

  • The Apartment(1960)

    as Miss Olsen

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films

  • The Lucy–Desi Comedy Hour (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    Show 1 episode · as Edie Adams

  • Suspicion (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    Show 1 episode · as Gloria Chrystie

  • Cinderella(1957)

    as Fairy Godmother

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films

  • Showdown at Ulcer Gulch (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

    as Wife of man in bar

  • General Electric Theater (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1953)

    Show 1 episode · as Sue Ellen

  • The Ernie Kovacs Show(1952)

    Show 36 episodes · Actor

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all shows

  • Suspense (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1949)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

Career shape

Star power in the 92nd percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 48 titles from 1949 to 1993; peak year 1962.

Biggest box office

Up in Smoke (1978)

$44M worldwide

Highest rated

The Best Man (1964)

Midcredits 95th

Most popular right now

Up in Smoke (1978)

Film career

19491993

Peak 1962 · steadily prominent in film for years. Top draw in 1 MovieCove title. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting48 of 48: 47 only acting, 1 with another role · typical Midcredits score63rdWriting1 of 48: 0 only writing, 1 with another roleOther crew1 of 48: 0 only other crew, 1 with another role

By decade

1940s1 · acting1950s6 · acting1960s13 · acting1970s16 · acting1980s11 · 11 acting · 1 crew1990s1 · acting

Billing

usually 4th · top billed in 0% of 9 roles

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30.

How do Edie Adams' films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 63rd percentile, the median of all 19; across their 16 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 59th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

59thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 16

Approval · how many liked their films

62ndpercentile
Typical film, the median of 16

Reach · how many have seen their films

48thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 16

Midcredits score across 23 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up9
  • 50th to 74th5
  • 25th to 49th4
  • Below 25th5

Shape of the crowd

11 of their 23 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved3
  • Cult Classic1
  • Crowd Pleaser11
  • Mixed8

Most divisive · actor

Cop on the Beat (1975)

87th percentile spread · 31% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

The Apartment (1960)

Midcredits 99th · 90% liked

Reviewers score the acting 69/100 in their films, across 14 reviewed titles; fans 78, detractors 48. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Edie Adams work with?

People who share at least 2 of Edie Adams' MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Ernest Borgnine shares the most, 2.

Actors

Composers, cinematographers and editors