Bernard Cribbins
ActingAbout Bernard Cribbins
Bernard Cribbins (29 December 1928 - 27 July 2022) was an English character actor, voice-over artist and musical comedian with a career spanning over half a century who came to prominence in films in the 1960s, had been in work consistently since his professional debut in the mid 1950s, and as of 2010 had still been an active performer. He was particularly known to British audiences as the story-telling voice in The Wombles, a children's programme running which ran for 40 episodes between 1973 and 1975. He also recorded several hit novelty records in the early 1960s and was a regular and prolific performer on Jackanory on BBC TV between 1966 and 1991. Cribbins' most recent prominent role had been as Wilfred Mott, companion of the Tenth Doctor in Doctor Who. Description above from the Wikipedia article Bernard Cribbins licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Bernard Cribbins 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: Comedy
The majority of Bernard Cribbins's filmography leans towards the Comedy 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), Bernard Cribbins remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in CBeebies Presents: Jack And The Beanstalk, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Bernard Cribbins Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Bernard Cribbins's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Bernard Cribbins.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Patrick | Albert | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Lake District: A Wild Year | Self - Narrator (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Doctor Who Live: The Afterparty | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | CBeebies Presents: Jack And The Beanstalk | Narrator | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Produced by George Martin | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | A Fantastic Fear of Everything | The Voice (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Peter Kay's Animated All Star Band: The Official BBC Children in Need Medley | Alderney / Orinoco / Wellington (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Fawlty Towers: Re-Opened | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Doctor Who: Voyage of the Damned | Wilfred Mott | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Blackball | Mutley | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | What's a Carry On? | Self (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Stories of the Sylvanian Families | Narrator | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Hammer: The Studio That Dripped Blood | Job (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | It's Your Move | Neighbour | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Dangerous Davies: The Last Detective | Dangerous Davies | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Plank | House painter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Water Babies | Mr. Masterman / Voice of Eel | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Adventures of Picasso | Gertrude Stein / Narrator (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Play Safe | Robin (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | That's Carry On! | Agent Harold Crump / Midshipman Albert Poop-Decker (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | James and the Giant Peach | Centipede | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | Night Ferry | Pyramid | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | I Know What I Like | Himself | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Frenzy | Felix Forsythe | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Railway Children | Albert Perks | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Don't Raise the Bridge, Lower the River | Fred Davies | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | Casino Royale | Taxi Driver | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | A Ghost of a Chance | Ron | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Daleks' Invasion Earth: 2150 A.D. | Tom Campbell | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Sandwich Man | Photographer | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | You Must Be Joking | Sergeant Clegg | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | Cup Fever | Policeman | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | She | Job | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | A Home of Your Own | The Stonemason | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Counterfeit Constable | Bob, l'agent 202 | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Carry On Spying | Agent Harold Crump | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Carry On Jack | Midshipman Albert Poop-Decker | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Crooks in Cloisters | Squirts McGinty | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Mouse on the Moon | Vincent Mountjoy | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Wrong Arm of the Law | Nervous O'Toole | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Fast Lady | Man on Stretcher (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Girl on the Boat | Peters | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Best of Enemies | Col. Brownlow | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Nothing Barred | Newspaperman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Two-Way Stretch | Lennie Price | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | The World of Suzie Wong | Otis | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Make Mine a Million | Jack | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Dunkirk | Thirsty Sailor (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Davy | Stage Hand (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | Yangtse Incident: The Story of H.M.S. Amethyst | Able Seaman James Bryson | Hit | Similar → |
Bernard Cribbins - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Bernard Cribbins?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Bernard Cribbins is "CBeebies Presents: Jack And The Beanstalk" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Bernard Cribbins acted in?
Bernard Cribbins has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Bernard Cribbins?
Other notable films include "Doctor Who Live: The Afterparty", "Peter Kay's Animated All Star Band: The Official BBC Children in Need Medley", and "It's Your Move".