Arnold Ridley - Actor Profile

Arnold Ridley

Acting
Updated: May 12, 2026
16Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 7, 1896
Birth Place: Bath, Somerset, England, UK

Arnold Ridley Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Arnold Ridley reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 16 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 25% of Arnold Ridley'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 Wendy Richard: A Life on the Box, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Arnold Ridley Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Arnold Ridley's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Wendy Richard: A Life on the Box (2001) movie poster
★10.0

Wendy Richard: A Life on the Box: Profile of actress Wendy Richard's remarkable television career, featuring classic clips and contributions from colleagu

Wendy Richard: A Life on the Box

2001•Documentary
★8.3
A Place to Die (1973) movie poster
★8.3

A Place to Die: Doctor Bruce Nelson takes over the medical practice of a village general-practitioner. Upon arriving in their new home,

A Place to Die

1973•TV Movie
★7.4
A Man for All Seasons (1966) movie poster
★7.4

A Man for All Seasons: A depiction of the conflict between King Henry VIII of England and his Lord Chancellor, Sir Thomas More, who refuses to

A Man for All Seasons

1966•Drama
★7.0
Wings of Mystery (1963) movie poster
★7.0

Wings of Mystery: Sheffield, England: someone in the steelworks is selling details of a new alloy to a foreign agent. The children lead to

Wings of Mystery

1963•Family
★6.0
Green Grow the Rushes (1951) movie poster
★6.0

Green Grow the Rushes: Efforts to move Britain into the modern age don't sit well with the people of the small village of Anderia Marsh, who ha

Green Grow the Rushes

1951•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Arnold Ridley has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2007 Hitler: The Comedy Years Charles Godfrey (archive footage) (uncredited) Flop Similar →
2001 The Best of Morecambe and Wise Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
2001 Wendy Richard: A Life on the Box Private Charles Godfrey (archive footage) (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1976 The Switch Uncle Rodney Flop Similar →
1975 The Amorous Milkman Cinema Attendant Flop Similar →
1973 Carry On Girls Alderman Pratt Average Similar →
1973 A Place to Die 1st Old Man Super Hit Similar →
1971 Dad's Army Private Charles Godfrey Flop Similar →
1969 Random Quest Munnings Flop Similar →
1966 A Man for All Seasons Innkeeper (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1964 Crooks in Cloisters Arnold Ridley Flop Similar →
1963 Wings of Mystery - Hit Similar →
1952 Stolen Face Dr. Russell Average Similar →
1951 Green Grow the Rushes Tom Cuffley Average Similar →
1949 The Interrupted Journey Mr. Saunders Average Similar →
1948 The Ghost Train Saul Hodgkin Flop Similar →

Arnold Ridley - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Arnold Ridley?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Arnold Ridley is "Wendy Richard: A Life on the Box" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Arnold Ridley acted in?

Arnold Ridley has been featured in at least 16 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Arnold Ridley?

Other notable films include "A Place to Die", "A Man for All Seasons", and "Wings of Mystery".

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