David Kossoff
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia David Kossoff (24 November 1919 – 23 March 2005) was a British actor. Following the death of his son Paul, a rock musician, he became an anti-drug campaigner. In 1971 he was also actively involved in the Nationwide Festival of Light protesting against the commercial exploitation of sex and violence, and advocating the teaching of Christ as the key to re-establishing moral stability in Britain. Description above from the Wikipedia article David Kossoff, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
David Kossoff Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of David Kossoff reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 34 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of David Kossoff's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 38% of David Kossoff'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 The Good Beginning, which stands out as a key performance.
Best David Kossoff Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from David Kossoff's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie David Kossoff has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Staggered | Elderly Man | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | A Beginners Guide to Freud | Sigmund Freud | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | The London Connection | Prof. Buchinski | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Three for All | Airport Passenger | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | One Million Years B.C. | Narrator (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Ring of Spies | Peter Kroger | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Mouse on the Moon | Professor Kokintz | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Summer Holiday | Magistrate | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | Freud: The Secret Passion | Jacob Freud | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Big Night Out: The Peggy Lee Show | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | Alice Through the Looking Box | Duke of Larkin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Two Faces of Dr. Jekyll | Dr. Littauer | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Inn for Trouble | Alf Larkin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | The House of the Seven Hawks | Wilhelm Dekker | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Jet Storm | Dr. Bergstein | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Mouse That Roared | Professor Alfred Kokintz | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Journey | Simon Avron | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Indiscreet | Carl Banks | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Innocent Sinners | George Vincent | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Count Five and Die | Dr. Mulder | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | House of Secrets | Henryk van de Heide, CIA | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Now and Forever | Pawnbroker | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Iron Petticoat | Dr. Anton Antonovich Dubratz | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Wicked as They Come | Sam Lewis | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | Who Done It? | Zacco | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | 1984 | Charrington the Junk Shop Owner | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Bespoke Overcoat | Morry | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Woman for Joe | Max | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | A Kid for Two Farthings | Avrom Kandinsky | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Svengali | Gecko | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Young Lovers | Geza Szobek | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Good Beginning | 2nd Hand Clothes Dealer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Good Beginning | Dealer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Dybbuk | First batlon | Flop | Similar → |
David Kossoff - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of David Kossoff?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring David Kossoff is "The Good Beginning" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has David Kossoff acted in?
David Kossoff has been featured in at least 34 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by David Kossoff?
Other notable films include "The Good Beginning", "The London Connection", and "Innocent Sinners".