Diana Wynyard

Acting

Freshness: Jan 13, 2026

17Total Films

7.1 Highest Rated

Born: Jan 17, 1906

Birth Place: London, England, UK

About Diana Wynyard

Diana Wynyard, CBE (16 January 1906 – 13 May 1964), whose birth name was Dorothy Isobel Cox, was an English stage and film actress. Description above from the Wikipedia article Diana Wynyard, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Diana Wynyard reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 17 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Diana Wynyard'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), Diana Wynyard remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Gaslight, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Diana Wynyard Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Diana Wynyard's career based on audience ratings.

★7.1

★7.1

Gaslight — Twenty years removed from Alice Barlow's murder by a thief looking for her jewels, newlyweds Paul and Bella Mallen move

Gaslight

1940•Thriller

★6.9

Tom Brown's Schooldays (1951) movie poster

★6.9

Tom Brown's Schooldays — When Tom Brown arrives at Rugby boarding school, he’s mercilessly tormented by the school’s evil bully Flashman. With th

Tom Brown's Schooldays

1951•Drama

★6.6

★6.6

Island in the Sun — A scandalous tale of politics, social inequality, interracial romance, and murder set on a fictitious British-owned Cari

Island in the Sun

1957•Drama

★6.6

★6.6

Reunion in Vienna — An exiled archduke (John Barrymore) tries to renew romance with a former lover (Diana Wynyard) now wed to a psychiatrist

Reunion in Vienna

1933•Romance

★6.3

★6.3

An Ideal Husband — A prominent politician is preparing to expose a financial scandal. But then a woman who has invested heavily in the shad

An Ideal Husband

1947•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Diana Wynyard.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1957	Island in the Sun	Mrs. Fleury	Hit	Similar →
1957	Mayerling	The Empress Elizabeth	Average	Similar →
1956	The Feminine Touch	-	Average	Similar →
1951	Tom Brown's Schooldays	Mrs. Arnold	Hit	Similar →
1947	An Ideal Husband	Gertrude Chiltern	Average	Similar →
1941	Kipps	Helen Walshingham	Average	Similar →
1941	The Prime Minister	Mary Anne	Average	Similar →
1941	Freedom Radio	Irena Roder	Average	Similar →
1940	Gaslight	Bella Mallen	Hit	Similar →
1939	On the Night of the Fire	Kit Kobling	Flop	Similar →
1934	One More River	Claire Corven	Flop	Similar →
1934	Let's Try Again	Alice	Flop	Similar →
1934	Where Sinners Meet	Anne	Flop	Similar →
1933	Reunion in Vienna	Elena King	Hit	Similar →
1933	Men Must Fight	Laura Seward	Average	Similar →
1933	Cavalcade	Jane Marryot	Average	Similar →
1932	Rasputin and the Empress	Princess Natasha	Flop	Similar →

Diana Wynyard - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Diana Wynyard?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Diana Wynyard is "Gaslight" with a rating of 7.1/10.

How many movies has Diana Wynyard acted in?

Diana Wynyard has been featured in at least 17 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Diana Wynyard?

Other notable films include "Tom Brown's Schooldays", "Island in the Sun", and "Reunion in Vienna".