David Suchet
ActingAbout David Suchet
David Suchet, OBE, CBE (born 2 May 1946), is an English actor, known for his work on British television. He is recognized for his RTS- and BPG award-winning performance as Augustus Melmotte in the 2001 British TV mini-drama “The Way We Live Now”, alongside Matthew Macfadyen and Paloma Baeza, and a 1991 British Academy Television Award (BAFTA) nomination. He is known for his role as Agatha Christie's great detective Hercule Poirot in the long-running British TV dramatic series “Poirot”. Suchet's older brother, John Suchet, is a British television presenter and newsreader.
David Suchet Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of David Suchet reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of David Suchet's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 44% of David Suchet'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 Jesus Storybook Bible, which stands out as a key performance.
Best David Suchet Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from David Suchet's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie David Suchet has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | American Assassin | Director Stansfield | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Peter Pan Goes Wrong | Self (Narrator) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Shakespeare Live! From the RSC | Oberon | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | The Importance of Being Earnest on Stage | Lady Bracknell | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Effie Gray | Mr. Ruskin | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Being Poirot | Narrator | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Mystery of Agatha Christie, With David Suchet | Self - Host / Narrator (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | The Jesus Storybook Bible | Narrator | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | David Suchet on the Orient Express | Himself - Presenter | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Diverted | Samuel Stearn | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Bank Job | Lew Vogel | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Maxwell | Robert Maxwell | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Dracula | Abraham Van Helsing | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Arthur and the Invisibles | Narrator (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Flushed Away | Rita's Dad (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | A Bear Named Winnie | General Hallholland | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Phoenix and the Carpet | The Phoenix (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Foolproof | Leo Gillette | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | The In-Laws | Jean-Pierre Thibodoux | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Live from Baghdad | Naji Al-Hadithi | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Victoria & Albert | Baron Christian Friedrich Stockmar, MD | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Sabotage!! | Napoleón | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | RKO 281 | Louis B. Mayer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | A Perfect Murder | Mohamed Karaman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Solomon | Joab | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Deadly Voyage | Vlachos | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Executive Decision | Nagi Hassan | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Der Fall Lucona | Rudi Waltz | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | The Secret Agent | Alfred Verloc | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | The Trouble With Agatha Christie | Self - Actor | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship | Narrator (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Bingo: Scenes of Money and Death | Shakespeare | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Separation | Joe | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | When the Whales Came | Will | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | To Kill a Priest | Bishop | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | A World Apart | Muller | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Cause Célèbre | T.J. O'Connor | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Harry and the Hendersons | Jacques Lafleur | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Murrow | William Shirer | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Iron Eagle | Minister of Defense Col. Akir Nakesh | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Thirteen at Dinner | Insp. Japp | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Blott on the Landscape | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | The Falcon and the Snowman | Alex | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Little Drummer Girl | Mesterbein | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes | Buller | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Red Monarch | Beria | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | Trenchcoat | Inspector Stagnos | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Missionary | Corbett | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Hunchback of Notre Dame | Clopin Trouillefou | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | A Tale of Two Cities | John Barsad | Average | Similar → |
David Suchet - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of David Suchet?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring David Suchet is "The Jesus Storybook Bible" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has David Suchet acted in?
David Suchet has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by David Suchet?
Other notable films include "The Trouble With Agatha Christie", "The Importance of Being Earnest on Stage", and "The Secret Agent".