George Mallaby

Acting

Freshness: Jan 13, 2026

7Total Films

6.8 Highest Rated

Born: Nov 4, 1939

Birth Place: West Hartlepool, County Durham, England, UK

About George Mallaby

George Frederick Mallaby (4 November 1939 - 12 July 2004) was an English-born Australian actor, best known as Detective Peter Barnes (1967-1973) in the long running Australian police drama Homicide. He and his wife Lenice Reed were married for 28 years, having met on the set of Homicide.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of George Mallaby reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 7 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of George Mallaby'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 14% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), George Mallaby remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Spy Who Loved Me, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best George Mallaby Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from George Mallaby's career based on audience ratings.

★6.8

The Spy Who Loved Me (1977) movie poster

★6.8

The Spy Who Loved Me — Russian and British submarines with nuclear missiles on board both vanish from sight without a trace. England and Russia

The Spy Who Loved Me

1977•Adventure

★6.2

★6.2

End Play — And just when you believe there is nothing more to fear, you will begin to experience the ultimate terror of the END PLA

End Play

1976•Thriller

★5.8

★5.8

The Highest Honour — After a highly successful raid on Singapore Harbour, soldiers of Z Special Unit lead a new expedition in Singapore, with

The Highest Honour

1982•Drama

★4.3

The Adventures of Eliza Fraser (1976) movie poster

★4.3

The Adventures of Eliza Fraser — An old captain & his young wife share a lot of adventures after they're shipwrecked and captured by Aborigines on an

The Adventures of Eliza Fraser

1976•Adventure

★2.0

★2.0

The Box — Story examines television station UCV-12 attempting to produce a feature-film version of its television series "Manhunt"

The Box

1975•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of George Mallaby.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1985	Outbreak of Hostilities	Vince Benton	Flop	Similar →
1982	The Highest Honour	Lieutenant Commander Don Davidson	Average	Similar →
1981	Cornflakes for tea	Magistrate	Flop	Similar →
1977	The Spy Who Loved Me	USS Wayne Crewman	Hit	Similar →
1976	The Adventures of Eliza Fraser	Lt. Otter	Flop	Similar →
1976	End Play	Robert Gifford	Average	Similar →
1975	The Box	Paul Donovan	Flop	Similar →

George Mallaby - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of George Mallaby?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring George Mallaby is "The Spy Who Loved Me" with a rating of 6.8/10.

How many movies has George Mallaby acted in?

George Mallaby has been featured in at least 7 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by George Mallaby?

Other notable films include "End Play", "The Highest Honour", and "The Adventures of Eliza Fraser".