Is Barbara Bel Geddes A-List?
No — Barbara Bel Geddes is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 1978
Joins 'Dallas' Cast
Lost A-list status in 1990
Dropped to B tier — Retires from Acting
Ranking Timeline
Broadway Debut
Barbara Bel Geddes gains recognition on Broadway, starting her acting career.
Oscar Nomination
Nominated for an Oscar for 'I Remember Mama', increasing her visibility.
'Cat on a Hot Tin Roof'
Starred in 'Cat on a Hot Tin Roof' on Broadway, solidifying reputation.
Starring in 'Vertigo'
Starred in Alfred Hitchcock's 'Vertigo', a film noir classic.
Joins 'Dallas' Cast
Cast as Miss Ellie Ewing in 'Dallas', catapulting her to TV stardom.
Wins Emmy Award
Wins Primetime Emmy Award for 'Dallas', reaching peak popularity.
Retires from Acting
Retires from acting, focusing on writing and painting.
Death at Age 82
Barbara Bel Geddes dies, remembered for her stage, film, and television roles.
Legacy as TV Icon
Remembered as iconic actress and a legend from the show 'Dallas'.
Last updated: February 25, 2026