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Shannon Wilcox

Shannon Wilcox

Actor · Died September 2, 2023, aged 80 · Cleveland, Ohio, USA

Shannon Wilcox was widely known for her acting on the big screen. Wilcox's early roles were in comedies like "Songwriter" (1984) starring Willie Nelson, the Robert Redford film "Legal Eagles" (1986) and "Hollywood Harry" (1986) with Robert Forster and Kate Forster. She also appeared in the TV movie "Thou Shalt Not Commit Adultery" (NBC, 1978-79). She kept working in film throughout the nineties, starring in the dramatic musical "For the Boys" (1991) with Bette Midler, the dramedy "There Goes My Baby" (1994) with Dermot Mulroney and the Dana Delany comedy adaptation "Exit to Eden" (1994). Wilcox had a number of different projects under her belt in the nineties and the early 2000s, including the Morgan Freeman and Brad Pitt box office smash "Seven" (1995), "Dear God" with Greg Kinnear (1996) and the Julia Roberts and Richard Gere box office smash "Runaway Bride" (1999). Her credits also expanded to "The Other Sister" (1999) starring Juliette Lewis and the Julie Andrews and Anne Hathaway smash hit "The Princess Diaries" (2001). Most recently, Wilcox acted in "Ready or Not" (2009) with Christian Oliver. Wilcox was married to Alex Rocco.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
May 21, 1943
Died
September 2, 2023 (aged 80)
From
Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Works as
Actor
Titles
42 on MovieCove · 53 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 63 days to Oct 26Down 24% in 30 days

What are Shannon Wilcox's films like?

Across their 8 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Survival and Bonds.

Genres

Comedy3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 13th percentile
: browse their Comedy movies
Crime2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 42nd percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Crime 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
Survival
27%
Bonds
24%
Self
17%
Morality
15%
Power
8%
Society
6%
Ideas
3%
Survival3 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love2 titles, browse their movies with this themeSelf-worth2 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds2 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity2 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 8 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 4 · Serious 1 · Dark 3

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

Grounded 6 · Stylized 1 · Heightened 1

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

Gentle 3 · Charged 3 · Intense 2

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

Steady 5 · Shifting 2 · Whiplash 1

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

Straight-faced 3 · Some laughs 4 · Funny 1

Slow burn: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their slow burn movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 7 · Even-paced 1 · Relentless 0

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

Casual 6 · Engaged 2 · Full focus 0

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

Resolved 7 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

1 analyzed role

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
3
Warm
3
Melancholic
4
Bittersweet
3
Hopeful
2
Other
5

How their films linger

Hopeful4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 1 with a twist

  • Happy2
  • 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 Shannon Wilcox's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 26 of their 42 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Shannon Wilcox's 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

53 credits, 42 with a MovieCove page.

  • Truth Be Told(2019)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all shows

  • The Romanoffs(2018)

    Show 1 episode · as Natalie

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all shows

  • The Resident(2018)

    Show 1 episode · as Donna Jackson

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all shows

  • The Neighborhood(2017)

    as Catherina Donatello

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all films

  • The Atticus Institute(2015)

    as Patricia West

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films

  • Scammerhead (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Imby Sarnus

  • NCIS: Los Angeles(2009)

    Show 1 episode · as Summer

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all shows

  • Ready or Not (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Don Julio's Lady

  • Crazylove(2005)

    as Lady Two

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all films

  • Grey's Anatomy(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Irene Sholman

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all shows

  • A Boyfriend for Christmas(2004)

    as Joanna Grant

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all films

  • The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement(2004)

    as Lady Salsa

    Midcredits score: 52nd percentile of all films

  • Raising Helen(2004)

    as Photographer

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films

  • NCIS(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as Mrs. Roach

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all shows

  • The Princess Diaries(2001)

    as Ball Reporter

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all films

  • Boston Public (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 1 episode · as Nancy

  • The Annihilation of Fish(1999)

    as Hippie Preacher's Wife

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all films

  • Runaway Bride(1999)

    as Luau Lady

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all films

  • The Other Sister(1999)

    as Danny's Mom Ruthie

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all films

  • Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction(1997)

    Show 1 episode · as Margaret (segment "Dream House")

    Midcredits score: 84th percentile of all shows

  • Dear God(1996)

    as Madame Zeus

    Midcredits score: 25th percentile of all films

  • Seven(1995)

    as Woman Cop Behind Desk

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films

  • The Set Up(1995)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 8th percentile of all films

  • Exit to Eden(1994)

    as Mary

    Midcredits score: 8th percentile of all films

  • Criminal Passion(1994)

    as Joanne Pinder

    Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all films

  • ER(1994)

    Show 1 episode · as Connie Martin

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all shows

  • There Goes My Baby(1994)

    as Mattie

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all films

  • For the Boys(1991)

    as Margaret Sparks

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all films

  • Frankie and Johnny(1991)

    as Christine the Hooker

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all films

  • 83 Hours 'Til Dawn(1990)

    as Janet Burdock

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all films

  • Zapped Again!(1990)

    as Kevin's Mom

    Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all films

  • Dangerous Passion(1990)

    as Janet Gregson

    Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all films

  • Alien Nation(1989)

    Show 1 episode · as Charlotte Brontë

    Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all shows

  • Buck James (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Show 19 episodes · as Jenny James

  • Hollywood Harry(1985)

    as Candy / Cupid (voice)

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all films

  • L.A. Law(1986)

    Show 1 episode · as Lynda Graham

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all shows

  • L.A. Law: Pilot (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Lydia Graham

  • Triplecross (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Rochelle Wingate

  • Legal Eagles(1986)

    as Mrs. Williams

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all films

  • Matlock(1986)

    Show 2 episodes · as Marsha Barnes · as Sarah Kerns

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all shows

  • Crazy like a Fox (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Show 1 episode · as Valerie Mason

  • Songwriter (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Anita

  • Tales from the Darkside (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Show 1 episode · as Ruth Cooley

  • The Karate Kid(1984)

    as Mrs. Mills (Ali's Mother) (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all films

  • When Your Lover Leaves(1983)

    as Louise Masterson

    Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Six Weeks(1982)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all films

  • Mysterious Two (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • The Border(1982)

    as Savannah

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all films

  • Cheaper to Keep Her(1980)

    as Nora

    Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all films

  • Magnum, P.I.(1980)

    Show 1 episode · as Diana Franklin / Holly Berry

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all shows

  • Thou Shalt Not Commit Adultery (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Stewardess

  • Dallas(1978)

    Show 1 episode · as Anita

    Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all shows

  • Hawaii Five-O(1968)

    Show 1 episode · as Andrea King

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all shows

Career shape

Star power in the 88th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 53 titles from 1968 to 2019; peak year 2003.

Biggest box office

Six Weeks (1982)

$6.7M worldwide

Highest rated

The Annihilation of Fish (1999)

Midcredits 73rd

Most popular right now

The Border (1982)

Film career

19682019

Peak 2003 · fewer prominent film roles lately. 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
Acting53 of 53: 53 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score55th

By decade

1960s1 · acting1970s2 · acting1980s18 · acting1990s16 · acting2000s10 · acting2010s6 · acting

Billing

usually 15th · top billed in 0% of 10 roles
8297

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; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Shannon Wilcox's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 39th percentile, the median of all 28; across their 8 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 39th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

39thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 8

Approval · how many liked their films

32ndpercentile
Typical film, the median of 8

Reach · how many have seen their films

46thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 8

Midcredits score across 42 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up9
  • 50th to 74th15
  • 25th to 49th10
  • Below 25th8

Shape of the crowd

20 of their 42 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved2
  • Divisive1
  • Cult Classic1
  • Crowd Pleaser20
  • Broadly Agreed4
  • Mixed14

Most divisive · actor

When Your Lover Leaves (1983)

92nd percentile spread · 50% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Seven (1995)

Midcredits 99th · 95% liked

Reviewers score the acting 72/100 in their films, across 8 reviewed titles; fans 83, 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 Shannon Wilcox work with?

People who share at least 2 of Shannon Wilcox's MovieCove titles; Valerie Perrine shares the most, 2.