Charles Hawtrey
ActingAbout Charles Hawtrey
George Frederick Joffre Hartree, known as Charles Hawtrey, was an English comedy actor and musician. Beginning at an early age as a boy soprano, he made several records before moving on to radio. His later career encompassed the theatre, the cinema, through the Carry On films, and television.
Charles Hawtrey Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Charles Hawtrey reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Charles Hawtrey's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 76% of Charles Hawtrey'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 Marry Me, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Charles Hawtrey Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Charles Hawtrey's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Charles Hawtrey has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | What's a Carry On? | Various Characters (archive footage) (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Plank | Co-Driver | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | To See Such Fun | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Carry On Abroad | Mr. Eustace Tuttle | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | Carry On Again Christmas | Long John Silver / Old Blind Pew / Night Watchman / Nipper the Flipper | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Carry On Christmas | Choir Singer / Goose Thief / Angel / Spirit of Christmas Past / Gloria / Buttons | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | Carry On Camping | Mr. Charlie Muggins | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Carry On Up the Khyber | Private Jimmy Widdle | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Carry On Doctor | Mr. Barron | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Don't Lose Your Head | Duc de Pommfrit | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Carry On Screaming! | Dan Dann | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Carry On Cowboy | Chief Big Heap | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Carry On Cleo | Seneca | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Carry On Spying | Agent Charlie Bind | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Carry On Cabby | Terry "Pintpot" Tankard | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Dentist on the Job | Mr. Roper | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Carry On Regardless | Gabriel Dimple | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Carry On Constable | Special Constable Timothy Gorse | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Inn for Trouble | Silas Withering | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Please Turn Over | Jeweller | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Carry On Teacher | Mr. Michael Bean | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Carry On Nurse | Humphrey Hinton | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | I Only Arsked | Pvt. 'Professor' Hatchett | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Carry On Sergeant | Private Peter Golightly | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | The March Hare | Fisher | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Man of the Moment | Play Director (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | As Long as They're Happy | Man in Hippodrome Audience | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Brandy for the Parson | George Crumb | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Hammer the Toff | Cashier | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Smart Alec | Farr | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Room to Let | Mike Atkinson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Dark Secret | Arthur Figson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Passport to Pimlico | Bert Fitch | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Ten Year Plan | Charles Martin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | A Canterbury Tale | Thomas Duckett | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Much Too Shy | Art Student | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Let the People Sing | Young Orton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Goose Steps Out | Max | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Ghost of St. Michael's | Percy Thorne | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Jailbirds | Nick | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Where's That Fire | Woodley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Good Morning, Boys! | Septimus | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Sabotage | Studious Youngster (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Brown Wallet | Bit Part (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Get Off My Foot | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Man of the Moment | Tom | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Office Wife | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | The Melody-Maker | Torn | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | As Good as New | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Marry Me | Billy Hart | Super Hit | Similar → |
Charles Hawtrey - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Charles Hawtrey?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Charles Hawtrey is "Marry Me" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Charles Hawtrey acted in?
Charles Hawtrey has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Charles Hawtrey?
Other notable films include "To See Such Fun", "As Good as New", and "Smart Alec".