Is Shirley Knight A-List?
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No — Shirley Knight is currently ranked D tier — a minor public figure with limited fame outside a small audience.
Ranking Timeline
1955F$0.01M
Early Stage Work
Knight began her career on stage, honing her acting skills.
1960C▲▲$0.1M+$0.09000000000000001M
The Dark at the Top of the Stairs
Early film success.
1962B▲$0.2M+$0.1M
Sweet Bird of Youth
Gains more recognition.
1976B$0.4M+$0.2M
Emmy Award Win
Winning Emmy for Outstanding Performance.
1997C▼$0.7M+$0.29999999999999993M
As Good as It Gets
Return to prominence.
2006C$0.9M+$0.20000000000000007M
Grandma's Boy
Appearing in the role of Grandma.
2020D▼$1M+$0.09999999999999998M
Death
Shirley Knight dies.
2026D$1M
Legacy
Remembered for her broadway and movie roles.
Last updated: February 21, 2026