Richard Durden
ActingAbout Richard Durden
Mark Richard Durden-Smith (born 8 February 1944), known as Richard Durden, is an English actor, with a range of television, film and stage credits.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Richard Durden reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 44 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Richard Durden'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 32% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Richard Durden remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Comedy of Errors, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Richard Durden Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Richard Durden's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Richard Durden.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Secret Santa Project | Barney | Flop | Similar → |
| 2024 | Joy | Sir Norman Jeffcoate | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Late Shift | Samuel Parr | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker | First Order Officer | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Brexit: The Uncivil War | Bill Cash | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Man of the Hour | Jeremy's Father | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Child in Time | Stephen's Father | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Churchill | Jan Smuts | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | The Ties That Bind | Reverend Cooper | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Papadopoulos & Sons | Father Jimmy | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Anonymous | Archbishop | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | The Awakening | Alexander Cathcart | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | The Heavy | Carl | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | From Paris with Love | Ambassador Bennington | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | The Last Days of Lehman Brothers | Harvey Miller | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Agora | Olympius | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Confessions of a Diary Secretary | Office Manager | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Pumpkinhead: Blood Feud | Old Man Hatfield | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Oliver Twist | Board Member | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Best Man | Vicar | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Jacket | Dr. Hale | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Not Only But Always | Proctor | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Reckoning | Town Justice | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Hear the Silence | Dr. Austen Parker | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Amen. | Ambassador Taylor | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Superstition | Minister of Justice | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Mauá - O Imperador e o Rei | Barão de Rosthschild | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Danielle Steel's Zoya | Konstantin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Beaumarchais the Scoundrel | Smith | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | The Grotesque | Sykes-Herring | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Innocent | Black | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | A Woman at War | Jaques | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Sleepers | Rev. David Bancroft | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Tragedy of Flight 103: The Inside Story | BKA Interrogator | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Batman | TV Director | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | The Man Who Lived at the Ritz | Man Ray | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Maigret | Julian Braden | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Hedgehog Wedding | Daniel | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Country | Guy Wheldon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Day of the Janitor | Roger | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Comedy of Errors | Ephesus Townsperson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Love-Girl and the Innocent | Khomich | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | Scars of Dracula | Second Officer | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | Doctor Faustus | Evil Angel/Knight | Flop | Similar → |
Richard Durden - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Richard Durden?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Richard Durden is "The Comedy of Errors" with a rating of 8.8/10.
How many movies has Richard Durden acted in?
Richard Durden has been featured in at least 44 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Richard Durden?
Other notable films include "Mauá - O Imperador e o Rei", "Batman", and "Agora".