Barry Foster - Actor Profile

Barry Foster

Acting
50Total Films
7.7 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 21, 1927
Birth Place: Beeston, Nottinghamshire, England, UK

About Barry Foster

Barry Foster was an English actor who had an extensive career in film, radio, stage and television over almost 50 years. He was best known for playing Kaiser Wilhelm II in Fall of Eagles (1974), Order Wingate (1976), the title character in the British crime series Van der Valk (1972–1992) and Bob Rusk in Alfred Hitchcock's Frenzy (1972).

Best Barry Foster Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Barry Foster's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Barry Foster.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2001 The Story of 'Frenzy' Self Flop Similar →
2000 Rancid Aluminium Doctor Flop Similar →
1998 Joseph Losey: The Man with Four Names - Flop Similar →
1995 The Wind in the Willows Boatman Hit Similar →
1992 Party Time Gavin Flop Similar →
1990 A Curious Suicide - Flop Similar →
1990 King of the Wind Mr. Williams Average Similar →
1987 Maurice Dean Cornwallis Super Hit Similar →
1987 Succubus Mike Flop Similar →
1987 Three Kinds of Heat Norris Flop Similar →
1987 After Pilkington Derek Hit Similar →
1986 The Whistle Blower Charles Grieg Average Similar →
1986 Hotel du Lac David Simmonds Flop Similar →
1984 To Catch a King Max Winter Flop Similar →
1983 Heat and Dust Major Minnies Average Similar →
1982 A Woman Called Golda Major Orde Wingate Super Hit Similar →
1982 How Many Miles to Babylon? Major Glendinning Flop Similar →
1981 Random Moments in a May Garden David Flop Similar →
1981 Beyond the Next Mountain Alan Montforce Flop Similar →
1980 Rabbit Pie Day The Major Flop Similar →
1980 Danger on Dartmoor Mr. Green Average Similar →
1978 The Wild Geese Thomas Balfour Hit Similar →
1977 The Three Hostages Richard Hannay Flop Similar →
1977 Sweeney! Elliott McQueen Hit Similar →
1976 Orde Wingate Orde Wingate Flop Similar →
1976 Practical Experience Bellamy Flop Similar →
1975 Old Times Deeley Flop Similar →
1975 The Last Word Edward Flop Similar →
1974 A Quiet Day in Belfast John Slattery Average Similar →
1972 Frenzy Robert "Bob" Rusk Hit Similar →
1972 Adventures of a Brown Man in Search of Civilization Narrator (voice) Flop Similar →
1970 Ryan's Daughter Tim O'Leary Hit Similar →
1969 Battle of Britain Sqd. Leader Edwards Hit Similar →
1969 The Guru Chris Flop Similar →
1968 Twisted Nerve Gerry Henderson Hit Similar →
1968 Inspector Clouseau Addison Steele Flop Similar →
1967 Robbery Frank Hit Similar →
1966 The Family Way Joe Thompson Hit Similar →
1965 The Interior Decorator Bellamy Flop Similar →
1964 King and Country Lt. Webb Hit Similar →
1962 Playback Dave Hollis Flop Similar →
1961 Where the Difference Begins Richard Hit Similar →
1960 Surprise Package US Marshal Average Similar →
1959 Worm in the Bud Edgar Malone Flop Similar →
1958 Sea of Sand Cpl. Matheson Hit Similar →
1958 Sea Fury Vincent Average Similar →
1958 Dunkirk Don R Hit Similar →
1957 Yangtse Incident: The Story of H.M.S. Amethyst Petty Officer McCarthy Hit Similar →
1956 The Battle of the River Plate Bill Roper - Capt. Bell's Messenger, HMS Exeter Average Similar →
1956 The Baby and the Battleship First Sailor at Dance Average Similar →

Barry Foster - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Barry Foster?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Barry Foster is "A Woman Called Golda" with a rating of 7.7/10.

How many movies has Barry Foster acted in?

Barry Foster has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Barry Foster?

Other notable films include "Maurice", "Yangtse Incident: The Story of H.M.S. Amethyst", and "Frenzy".