Lester Matthews
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Lester Matthews (June 6, 1900 - June 5, 1975) was an English actor born in Nottingham, England, UK. In his career, he made more than 180 appearances in film and on television. He was on occasion erroneously credited as Lester Mathews and especially in later years was sometimes known as Les Matthews. He died on the 6 June 1975 in Los Angeles, California. He was cremated. His ashes were scattered into the Pacific Ocean. He appeared on television many times including an episode of The Alfred Hitchcock Hour entitled "Completely Foolproof" (original air date: March 29, 1965). Description above from the Wikipedia Lester Matthews, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Lester Matthews 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 Lester Matthews'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 50% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Lester Matthews remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Monsieur Verdoux, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Lester Matthews Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Lester Matthews's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Lester Matthews.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | The Far Horizons | Mr. Hancock | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Moonfleet | Major Hennishaw | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Désirée | Caulaincourt (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | King Richard and the Crusaders | Archbishop of Tyre / Narrator | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Sangaree | Gen. Victor Darby | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Fort Ti | Lord Jeffrey Amherst | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Desert Rats | Foreign Secretary (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Niagara | Doctor (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Against All Flags | Sir Cloudsley | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | 5 Fingers | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel | British Officer (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Lady and the Bandit | Ridgely, Joyce's Interrogator | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Tyrant of the Sea | Horatio Nelson | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Free For All | Mr. Aberson | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Exile | Robbins | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Monsieur Verdoux | Prosecutor (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Dark Delusion | Wyndham Grace | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Bulldog Drummond at Bay | Shannon Eskdale | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Two O'Clock Courage | Mark Evans | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Objective, Burma! | British Maj. Fitzpatrick | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | I Love a Mystery | Justin Reeves / Mr. G | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Between Two Worlds | Steamship Dispatcher (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Ministry of Fear | Dr. Norton at Lembridge Asylum (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Northern Pursuit | Colonel (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Corvette K-225 | British Captain | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Appointment in Berlin | Air Marshal (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Two Tickets to London | Treathcote (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Manila Calling | Wayne Ralston | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Across the Pacific | Canadian Major | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Pied Piper | Mr. Cavanaugh | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Son of Fury: The Story of Benjamin Blake | Prosecutor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Man Hunt | Major (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Sea Hawk | Guard Officer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Biscuit Eater | Mr. Ames | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Gaucho Serenade | Frederick Willoughby | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Northwest Passage | Sam Livermore | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Rulers of the Sea | Lieut. Roberts | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Susannah of the Mounties | Harlan Chambers | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | If I Were King | General Saliere | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Mysterious Mr. Moto | Sir Charles Murchison | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Think It Over | Ring Leader | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Adventures of Robin Hood | Sir Ivor | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Prince and the Pauper | St. John | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Lloyd's of London | Captain Hardy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | 15 Maiden Lane | Gilbert Lockhart | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Thank You, Jeeves! | Elliott Manville | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Raven | Dr. Jerry Holden | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Werewolf of London | Paul Ames | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | On Secret Service | Coloneilo Romanelli | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | The Song You Gave Me | Max Winter | Average | Similar → |
Lester Matthews - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Lester Matthews?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Lester Matthews is "Monsieur Verdoux" with a rating of 7.7/10.
How many movies has Lester Matthews acted in?
Lester Matthews has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Lester Matthews?
Other notable films include "5 Fingers", "The Adventures of Robin Hood", and "Son of Fury: The Story of Benjamin Blake".