Clive James - Actor Profile

Clive James

Acting
Updated: May 11, 2026
17Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 7, 1939
Birth Place: Kogarah, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

About Clive James

Clive James AO CBE FRSL was an Australian author, critic, broadcaster, poet, translator and memoirist. He lived and worked in the United Kingdom from 1962 until his death in 2019.

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

Clive James Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Clive James reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 17 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 29% of Clive James'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 An Evening with Lily Savage, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Clive James Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Clive James's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
An Evening with Lily Savage (1996) movie poster
★10.0

An Evening with Lily Savage: Enjoy the outrageous and flamboyant First Lady of British Comedy, Lily Savage, as she performs her incredibly hysterical

An Evening with Lily Savage

1996•Comedy
★9.0
Tom Jones : An Audience with Tom Jones (1999) movie poster
★9.0

Tom Jones : An Audience with Tom Jones: Singing superstar Tom Jones performs his classic hits and brand new songs in front of a celebrity audience in celebratio

Tom Jones : An Audience with Tom Jones

1999•Music
★9.0
Another Audience with Dame Edna Everage (1984) movie poster
★9.0

Another Audience with Dame Edna Everage: Dame Edna shares her views and answers questions in front of a celebrity audience.

Another Audience with Dame Edna Everage

1984•TV Movie
★8.4
An Audience with Billy Connolly (1985) movie poster
★8.4

An Audience with Billy Connolly: Billy Connolly delivers his special brand of stand-up comedy and abrasive humour in front of a celebrity audience.

An Audience with Billy Connolly

1985•Comedy
★7.0
In the Best Possible Taste: A Tribute to Kenny Everett (1995) movie poster
★7.0

In the Best Possible Taste: A Tribute to Kenny Everett: A tribute to Kenny Everett broadcast after his death from AIDS in 1995. Comprising of many of his classic sketches from

In the Best Possible Taste: A Tribute to Kenny Everett

1995•Documentary

Full Filmography

Every movie Clive James has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2022 Jeffrey Smart Self Flop Similar →
2020 Victoria Wood In Her Own Words Self Flop Similar →
2009 Victoria Wood: Seen on TV - Flop Similar →
2008 Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired Self Average Similar →
1999 Tom Jones : An Audience with Tom Jones Self - Audience Member (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1998 Stanley Baxter in Person Self Flop Similar →
1998 Formula 1: The Official End Of Season Review Of The 1982 FIA Formula One World Championship Self - Narrator (voice) Flop Similar →
1996 An Evening with Lily Savage Self - Audience Member Super Hit Similar →
1996 Fisted Self Flop Similar →
1995 In the Best Possible Taste: A Tribute to Kenny Everett Self (Archive Footage) Hit Similar →
1985 An Audience with Billy Connolly Self - Audience Member (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1984 Another Audience with Dame Edna Everage Self Super Hit Similar →
1984 Clive James Meets Roman Polanski - Flop Similar →
1981 An Audience with Dudley Moore - Average Similar →
1979 The Secret Policeman's Ball Himself Average Similar →
1974 Barry McKenzie Holds His Own Paddy Flop Similar →
N/A F1 Review 1984 Narrator Flop Similar →

Clive James - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Clive James?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Clive James is "An Evening with Lily Savage" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Clive James acted in?

Clive James has been featured in at least 17 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Clive James?

Other notable films include "Tom Jones : An Audience with Tom Jones", "Another Audience with Dame Edna Everage", and "An Audience with Billy Connolly".

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