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Alan Sharp

Writing
Updated: May 09, 2026
3Total Films
7.1 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 12, 1934
Birth Place: Alyth, Perth and Kinross, Scotland

About Alan Sharp

Alan Sharp (12 January 1934 – 8 February 2013) was a Scottish novelist and screenwriter. He published two novels in the 1960s, and wrote the first ever Play for Today, The Long Distance Piano Player, starring The Kinks frontman Ray Davies. He subsequently wrote the screenplays for about twenty Hollywood films, including The Hired Hand, Ulzana's Raid, Night Moves, and Rob Roy. His daughter is the actor Rudi Davies, from a relationship with the novelist Beryl Bainbridge.

Alan Sharp Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Alan Sharp reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 3 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Alan Sharp's work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 33% of Alan Sharp's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Sam Peckinpah: Man of Iron, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Alan Sharp Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Alan Sharp's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Alan Sharp has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2013 Valentino's Ghost Self Average Similar →
1993 Sam Peckinpah: Man of Iron Self Hit Similar →
1978 The Odd Man Self Flop Similar →

Alan Sharp - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Alan Sharp?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Alan Sharp is "Sam Peckinpah: Man of Iron" with a rating of 7.1/10.

How many movies has Alan Sharp acted in?

Alan Sharp has been featured in at least 3 major films throughout their career.

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