Julian Glover
ActingAbout Julian Glover
Primarily a classical stage actor, Julian Glover trained at the National Youth Theatre, performed with the Royal Shakespeare Company and became a familiar face to British television viewers by appearing in many popular series during the 1960s and 1970s. His talent for accents and cold expression made him an ideal choice for playing refined villains. During the 1980s, Glover achieved some fame in Hollywood by playing roles in such popular films as Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980), For Your Eyes Only (1981) and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989).
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Julian Glover reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Julian Glover'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 60% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Julian Glover remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Invasion, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Julian Glover Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Julian Glover's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Julian Glover.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Alec Guinness: A Class Act | self | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | Charlton Heston: Radical to Right Wing | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | TÁR | Andris Davis | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Prizefighter: The Life of Jem Belcher | Lord Ashford | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | The Reverend and Mrs Simpson | Older Charles | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Nobody Has to Know | Angus | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Nothing Like a Dame | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Game of Thrones The IMAX Experience | Pycelle | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Doctor Who: Gallifrey | Sennec | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Mr Invisible | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | LEGO Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Out | General Veers (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Exit | Geeles | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Charlton Heston and Ben-Hur: A Personal Journey | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | The Young Victoria | Duke of Wellington | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Mirrors | Robert Esseker | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Shoot on Sight | Susan's Father | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Big Nothing | 80 year old Blind Man | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Scoop | Lord Lyman | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Strings | Kahro | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Troy | Triopas | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Indiana Jones: Making the Trilogy | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets | Aragog (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Two Men Went To War | Col. Hatchard | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Vatel | Prince de Conde | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Not Mozart: Letters, Riddles and Writs | Joseph Haydn | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Who Bombed Birmingham? | Igor Judge QC | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Treasure Island | Dr. Livesey | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade | Walter Donovan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | The Secret Garden | Colonel McGraw | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Cry Freedom | Don Card | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | The Fourth Protocol | Brian Harcourt-Smith | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Kim | Col. Creighton | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Heat and Dust | Crawford | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Ivanhoe | King Richard | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | For Your Eyes Only | Aristotle Kristatos | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Invasion | Alexander Dubcek | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Empire Strikes Back | General Veers | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Henry V | The Constable of France | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Doctor Who: City of Death | Count Scarlioni / Captain Tancredi / Scaroth | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Henry VIII | Duke of Buckingham | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Juggernaut | Cmdr. Marder | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Story of Jacob and Joseph | Esau | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Hitler: The Last Ten Days | Fegelein | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Nicholas and Alexandra | Gapon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Wuthering Heights | Hindley Earnshaw | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | Quatermass and the Pit | Colonel Breen | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Theatre of Death | Charles Marquis | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | I Was Happy Here | Dr. Matthew Langdon | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Doctor Who: The Crusade | Richard the Lionheart | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Girl with Green Eyes | Malachi Sullivan | Hit | Similar → |
Julian Glover - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Julian Glover?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Julian Glover is "Invasion" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Julian Glover acted in?
Julian Glover has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Julian Glover?
Other notable films include "Doctor Who: City of Death", "Game of Thrones The IMAX Experience", and "Charlton Heston: Radical to Right Wing".