Brenda Bruce - Actor Profile

Brenda Bruce

Acting
Updated: May 10, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 7, 1918
Birth Place: Prestwich, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, England, UK

Brenda Bruce Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Brenda Bruce reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 62% of Brenda Bruce'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 Time After Time, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Brenda Bruce Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Brenda Bruce's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Time After Time (1986) movie poster
★10.0

Time After Time: 'Oh I was naughty. And I'm still naughty so take care.' And so Leda was, all those years ago when she was the childhood

Time After Time

1986•Comedy
★10.0
The Secret World of Polly Flint (1987) movie poster
★10.0

The Secret World of Polly Flint: A young girl escapes her loneliness by retreating to The Magical World of Another Time, which can only be reached by usi

The Secret World of Polly Flint

1987•Fantasy
★10.0
Behind the Mask : The IRA and Sinn Fein (1997) movie poster
★10.0

Behind the Mask : The IRA and Sinn Fein: Tells the story of the Irish Republican Army and its political wing Sinn Fein, including America's role in this struggle

Behind the Mask : The IRA and Sinn Fein

1997•Documentary
★9.0
Not Counting the Savages (1972) movie poster
★9.0

Not Counting the Savages: Directed by Mike Newell.

Not Counting the Savages

1972
★8.5
Henry IV Part 2 (1979) movie poster
★8.5

Henry IV Part 2: The death of King Henry the Fourth and the coronation of King Henry the Fifth.

Henry IV Part 2

1979•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Brenda Bruce has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1997 Behind the Mask : The IRA and Sinn Fein Self Super Hit Similar →
1995 The Widowing of Mrs. Holroyd Grandmother Flop Similar →
1993 Harnessing Peacocks Amy Tremayne Flop Similar →
1993 Riders Granny Maxwell Flop Similar →
1993 Splitting Heirs Mrs. Bullock Flop Similar →
1990 The Fool - Super Hit Similar →
1990 Antonia and Jane Therapist Flop Similar →
1990 Bingo: Scenes of Money and Death Old Woman Hit Similar →
1990 December Bride Martha Gilmartin Hit Similar →
1989 Back Home Lady Beatrice 'Beattie' Langley Average Similar →
1988 The Tenth Man Madame Mangeot Hit Similar →
1987 Doctor Who: Paradise Towers Tilda Hit Similar →
1987 The Secret World of Polly Flint Granny Porter Super Hit Similar →
1986 Time After Time June Swift Super Hit Similar →
1985 Steaming Mrs. Meadows Flop Similar →
1983 Macbeth First Witch Average Similar →
1979 Henry V Hostess Average Similar →
1979 Henry IV Part 2 Hostess Quickly Super Hit Similar →
1979 Henry IV Part 1 Mistress Quickly Hit Similar →
1978 A Touch of the Tiny Hacketts Mrs Hackett Super Hit Similar →
1978 Quiet as a Nun Sister Elizabeth Super Hit Similar →
1977 The Man in the Iron Mask Reine Anne d'Autriche Average Similar →
1975 All Creatures Great and Small Miss Harbottle Hit Similar →
1974 Swallows and Amazons Mrs Dixon Super Hit Similar →
1973 Alice Through the Looking Glass The White Queen Average Similar →
1973 That'll Be The Day Doreen Average Similar →
1972 Not Counting the Savages - Super Hit Similar →
1969 The Virgin Soldiers Nursing Sister Hit Similar →
1966 Way Off Beat Betty Bradshaw Hit Similar →
1965 Give the Clown His Supper Pat Hit Similar →
1964 The Uncle Addie Morton Hit Similar →
1964 Nightmare Mary Lewis Hit Similar →
1962 The Winter's Tale Paulina Super Hit Similar →
1960 Peeping Tom Dora Hit Similar →
1958 Behind the Mask Elizabeth Fallon Average Similar →
1958 Law and Disorder Blacky Average Similar →
1958 Law and Disorder Mary Cooper Average Similar →
1953 The Final Test Cora Hit Similar →
1951 Two on the Tiles Janet Lawson Hit Similar →
1949 Don't Ever Leave Me Miss Smith Super Hit Similar →
1949 Marry Me Brenda Delamere Average Similar →
1948 My Brother's Keeper Winnie Foreman Average Similar →
1947 When The Bough Breaks Ruby Chapman Hit Similar →
1947 While the Sun Shines Mabel Crum Hit Similar →
1946 Piccadilly Incident Sally Benton Hit Similar →
1946 I See a Dark Stranger American Waitress (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1946 Night Boat to Dublin Lily Leggett Hit Similar →
1945 I Live in Grosvenor Square Girl in Guard's Van Hit Similar →
1944 They Came to a City WAAF (uncredited) Average Similar →
1943 Millions Like Us Brenda Average Similar →

Brenda Bruce - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Brenda Bruce?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Brenda Bruce is "Time After Time" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Brenda Bruce acted in?

Brenda Bruce has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Brenda Bruce?

Other notable films include "The Secret World of Polly Flint", "Behind the Mask : The IRA and Sinn Fein", and "Not Counting the Savages".

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