Percy Herbert
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Percy Herbert (31 July 1920 - 6 December 1992) was an English character actor who often played soldiers, most notably in The Bridge on the River Kwai, The Wild Geese and Tunes of Glory. However, he was equally at home in comedies (Barnacle Bill, Call Me Bwana, two Carry On films) and science fiction (One Million Years B.C., Mysterious Island). He also acted on television; he was a regular on the short-lived series Cimarron Strip, starring Stuart Whitman. Herbert was a soldier and prisoner of war during World War II, captured by the Japanese when they took Singapore. He was discovered by Dame Sybil Thorndike. Herbert died of a heart attack on 6 December 1992. Description above from the Wikipedia article Percy Herbert (actor), licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Percy Herbert 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: Drama
The majority of Percy Herbert'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 44% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Percy Herbert remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Bridge on the River Kwai, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Percy Herbert Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Percy Herbert's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Percy Herbert.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | What's a Carry On? | Charlie (archive footage) (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | The Love Child | Maurice | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Sea Wolves | Dennison | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | The London Connection | Ship's Captain | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Wild Geese | Keith | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | That's Carry On! | Mr. Angel / Charlie (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Valentino | Studio Guard | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | One of Our Dinosaurs Is Missing | Mr Gibbons | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | The MacKintosh Man | Taafe | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Doomwatch | Hartwell | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Man in the Wilderness | Fogarty | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | Too Late the Hero | Sgt. Johnstone | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Royal Hunt of the Sun | Diego | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | Tobruk | Dolan | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | One Million Years B.C. | Sakana | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Carry On Cowboy | Charlie | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Bunny Lake Is Missing | Policeman at Station | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Joey Boy | Mad George Long | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Guns at Batasi | Parkin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Becket | Baron | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Carry On Jack | Mr. Angel | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow | Dover Castle Jailer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Cracksman | Nosher | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | Mutiny on the Bounty | Matthew Quintal | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Mysterious Island | Sgt. Pencroft | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Guns of Navarone | Sgt. Grogan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Tunes of Glory | RSM Riddick | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | There Was a Crooked Man | Prison Warden | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Yesterday's Enemy | Wilkins | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Devil's Disciple | Edict Sergeant | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Serious Charge | Mr Thompson | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Idol on Parade | Sergeant Hebrides | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Sea of Sand | White | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Sea Fury | Walker | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Tank Force! | 1st English Soldier | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Safecracker | Sergeant Harper | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Barnacle Bill | Tommy | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Night of the Demon | Farmer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Bridge on the River Kwai | Grogan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Quatermass 2 | Paddy Gorman | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Tiger in the Smoke | Copper | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | A Hill in Korea | Pvt. Moon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Child in the House | Det. Sgt. Taylor | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Lost | Police Constable in Phone Box | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Cockleshell Heroes | Marine Lomas | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Confession | The Barman | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Prisoner | Soldier (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Night My Number Came Up | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | One Good Turn | "Seen Enough" Boxing Spectator (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Young Lovers | Richards (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
Percy Herbert - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Percy Herbert?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Percy Herbert is "The Bridge on the River Kwai" with a rating of 7.8/10.
How many movies has Percy Herbert acted in?
Percy Herbert has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Percy Herbert?
Other notable films include "The London Connection", "What's a Carry On?", and "The Guns of Navarone".