Bernard Lee
Acting50Total Films
7.9 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 10, 1908
Birth Place: Brentford, London, England, UK
About Bernard Lee
John Bernard "Bernard" Lee was an English actor, best known for his role as M in the first eleven James Bond films.
Best Bernard Lee Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Bernard Lee's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Bernard Lee.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Moonraker | M | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | A Christmas Carol | Ghost of Christmas Present | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Spy Who Loved Me | M | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Murrain | Beeley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Man with the Golden Gun | M | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Live and Let Die | M | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Man in a Looking Glass | Morgan Travis | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Diamonds Are Forever | M | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Dulcima | Mr Gaskain | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Raging Moon | Uncle Bob | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | On Her Majesty's Secret Service | M | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | You Only Live Twice | M | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Spy Who Came In from the Cold | Patmore | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Thunderball | M | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Dr. Terror's House of Horrors | Hopkins (segment 2 "Creeping Vine") | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Goldfinger | M | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Who Was Maddox? | Superintendent Meredith | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Ring of Spies | Henry Houghton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | From Russia with Love | M | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | The L-Shaped Room | Charlie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Dr. No | M | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Clue of the Silver Key | Superintendent Meredith | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Whistle Down the Wind | Mr. Bostock | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Clue of the Twisted Candle | Superintendent Meredith | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Cone of Silence | Capt. George Gort | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Angry Silence | Bert Connolly | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Kidnapped | Captain Hoseason | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Sink the Bismarck! | Firing Officer (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Nowhere to Go | Victor Sloane, alias Lee Henderson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Dunkirk | Charles Foreman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Across the Bridge | Chief Inspector Hadden | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Spanish Gardener | Leighton Bailey | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Battle of the River Plate | Captain Dove - M.S. Africa Shell | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Ship That Died of Shame | Customs Officer Brewster | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Purple Plain | Dr. Harris | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Father Brown | Inspector Valentine | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Sailor of the King | Petty Officer 'Stokes' Wheatley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Gift Horse | A.S. 'Stripey' Wood | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Fortune in Diamonds | O'Connell | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | White Corridors | Burgess | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Cage of Gold | Inspector Grey | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Odette | Jack | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Last Holiday | Inspector Wilton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Morning Departure | Cmdr. Gates | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Blue Lamp | Divisional Detective Inspector Cherry | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Third Man | Sergeant Paine | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Fallen Idol | Detective Hart | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Spare a Copper | Jake | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Frozen Limits | Bill McGrew | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Terror | Ferry Fane | Average | Similar → |
Bernard Lee - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Bernard Lee?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Bernard Lee is "The Third Man" with a rating of 7.9/10.
How many movies has Bernard Lee acted in?
Bernard Lee has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Bernard Lee?
Other notable films include "Who Was Maddox?", "Fortune in Diamonds", and "The Frozen Limits".