Colin Tapley
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Colin Tapley (7 May 1907 – 1 December 1995) was a British actor. Born in New Zealand, he served in the Royal Air Force and an expedition to Antarctica before winning a Paramount Pictures talent contest and moving to Hollywood. He acted in several films before returning to Britain during the Second World War as a flight controller with the Royal Canadian Air Force. He returned briefly to New Zealand before returning once again to Britain to renew his acting career. His most famous role is as William Glanville in The Dam Busters but he spent much of his later career typecast as a police inspector, a role he played in several films and TV series before retiring to Gloucestershire. Description above from the Wikipedia article Colin Tapley, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Colin Tapley reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 49 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Colin Tapley's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 24% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Colin Tapley remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in King of Gamblers, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Colin Tapley Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Colin Tapley's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Colin Tapley.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Strongroom | Haynes | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | Emergency | Dr. Lloyd | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Lamp in Assassin Mews | Inspector | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | Gang War | Paul Alexis | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | So Evil, So Young | Inspector | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Sundowners | Palmer (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Compelled | Inspector | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | An Honourable Murder | Casca | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | Man Accused | Inspector | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Safecracker | Colonel Charles Mercer | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Stranger in Town | Henry Ryland | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Barbados Quest | Lord Valchrist | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Dam Busters | Doctor W.H. Glanville, C.B., C.B.E. | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Diamond Wizard | Sir Stafford Beach | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | 3 Steps to the Gallows | Arnold Winslow | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Steel Key | Dr. Crabtree | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Noose for a Lady | Major Fergusson | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Strange Stories | Charles ('Strange Journey') | Flop | Similar → |
| 1952 | Wide Boy | Mannering | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Wings of Danger | Inspector Maxwell | Flop | Similar → |
| 1952 | Angels One Five | Adjutant | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Cloudburst | Inspector Davis | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Samson and Delilah | Prince | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Arizona | Bart Massey | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | North West Mounted Police | Mountie | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Light That Failed | Gardner | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Storm Over Bengal | Hallett | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | If I Were King | Jehan LeLoup | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Booloo | Captain Robert Rogers | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Souls at Sea | Donaldson (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Night of Mystery | Chester Greene | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | King of Gamblers | Joe | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Crime Nobody Saw | Dr. Brooks | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | Maid of Salem | Roger's Friend (Uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Bulldog Drummond Escapes | Dixon | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Thank You, Jeeves! | Tom Brock | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Return of Sophie Lang | Larry | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Early to Bed | Doctor Vernon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Too Many Parents | Miller | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Preview Murder Mystery | Studio Manager | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | My Marriage | Sir Philip Burleigh | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Peter Ibbetson | Clerk (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Last Outpost | Lieutenant Prescott | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Black Room | Paul Hassel as a young lieutenant | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Becky Sharp | William Dobbin | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Lives of a Bengal Lancer | Barrett | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Father Brown, Detective | Maître d' (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Murder at the Vanities | Stage Manager (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Double Door | Dr. John Lucas | Hit | Similar → |
Colin Tapley - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Colin Tapley?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Colin Tapley is "King of Gamblers" with a rating of 7.0/10.
How many movies has Colin Tapley acted in?
Colin Tapley has been featured in at least 49 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Colin Tapley?
Other notable films include "Early to Bed", "The Dam Busters", and "Peter Ibbetson".