Ralph Brown
ActingAbout Ralph Brown
Ralph William John Brown (born 18 June 1957) is an English actor and writer, known for playing Danny the drug dealer in Withnail and I, the security guard Aaron (a.k.a. "85") in Alien 3, DJ Bob Silver in The Boat That Rocked aka Pirate Radio, super-roadie Del Preston in Wayne's World 2, the pilot Ric Olié in Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace and Henry Clinton in Turn: Washington's Spies. He won The Samuel Beckett Award for his first play Sanctuary written for Joint Stock Theatre Company in 1987, and the Raindance and Sapporo Film Festival awards for his first screenplay for the British film New Year's Day in 2001.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Ralph Brown 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 Ralph Brown'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 34% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Ralph Brown remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in London's Burning: The Movie, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Ralph Brown Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Ralph Brown's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Ralph Brown.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | War Game | Lieutenant General Roger Simms | Flop | Similar → |
| 2024 | Scala!!! | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Genie | Sorcerer | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Gemini Man | Del Patterson | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | An Accidental Studio | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Final Score | Steed | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Jackie | Dave Powers | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Reg | Bob Clay | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Hard Tide | Gaz | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Stoker | Sheriff Howard | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Jack the Giant Slayer | General Entin | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Tower Block | Neville | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | I, Anna | George Stone | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Killing Bono | Leo | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Huge | Neil | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | SUS | Karn | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | The Kid | Gordon Peters | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Mission London | Detective Collway | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | The Boat That Rocked | Bob | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Schrader's Exorcism | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Flood | Mel's Dad Neil | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Contractor | Jeremy Collins | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Straightheads | Jamie | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Puritan | Mickey Conway | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Stoned | Gysin | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist | Sergeant Major | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | Exorcist: The Beginning | Sergeant Major | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Wreckage and Rage: Making 'Alien³' | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | I'll Be There | Digger | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Mean Machine | Burton | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Alien Evolution | Self / 'Aaron' | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Withnail and Us | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace | Ric Olié | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Amistad | Lieutenant Gedney | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Place of the Dead | Sgt Bob Mann | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Requiem Apache | Mick | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Wayne's World 2 | Del Preston | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Undercover Blues | Leamington | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | The Crying Game | Dave | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Alien³ | Aaron | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Impromptu | Eugene Delacroix | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Scala | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Scandal | Paul Mann | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Coppers | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Buster | Ronny Biggs | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Withnail & I | Danny | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | London's Burning: The Movie | Policeman | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Black Arrow | Yardley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Hit | Second Man | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Merry Wives of Windsor | John | Super Hit | Similar → |
Ralph Brown - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Ralph Brown?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ralph Brown is "London's Burning: The Movie" with a rating of 8.5/10.
How many movies has Ralph Brown acted in?
Ralph Brown has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Ralph Brown?
Other notable films include "Schrader's Exorcism", "The Merry Wives of Windsor", and "Scala!!!".