David Tomlinson
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. David Cecil MacAlister Tomlinson (7 May 1917 – 24 June 2000) was an English film actor. He is primarily remembered for his roles as authority figure George Banks in Mary Poppins, fraudulent magician Professor Emelius Browne in Bedknobs and Broomsticks and as hapless antagonist Peter Thorndyke in The Love Bug. Description above from the Wikipedia article David Tomlinson, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
David Tomlinson Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of David Tomlinson reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. 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 Tomlinson's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 54% of David Tomlinson'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 Follow That Horse!, which stands out as a key performance.
Best David Tomlinson Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from David Tomlinson's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie David Tomlinson has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Music Magic: The Sherman Brothers - Bedknobs and Broomsticks | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu | Sir Roger Avery | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Dominique | Attorney | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Water Babies | Sir John / Voice of Polar Bear | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Wombling Free | Roland Frogmorton | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | From Hong Kong with Love | Sir John Mac Gregor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | A Friend Indeed | Sir John Holt | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | Bedknobs and Broomsticks | Emelius | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Love Bug | Peter Thorndyke | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Liquidator | Quadrant | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | War-Gods of the Deep | Harold Tufnell-Jones | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Truth About Spring | Skelton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Mary Poppins | Mr. Banks | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Tom Jones | Lord Fellamar | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Follow That Horse! | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Further Up the Creek | Lt. Fairweather | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Up the Creek | Lt. Fairweather | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Carry On Admiral | Tom Baker | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Three Men in a Boat | J | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | All for Mary | Humphrey 'Humpy' Miller | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Is Your Honeymoon Really Necessary? | Frank Betterton | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Made in Heaven | Basil Topham | Flop | Similar → |
| 1952 | Castle in the Air | Earl of Locharne | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Magic Box | Lab Asst | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Hotel Sahara | Captain Puffin Cheyne | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Calling Bulldog Drummond | Algernon "Algy" Longworth | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Wooden Horse | Phil | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | So Long at the Fair | Johnny Barton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Landfall | Binks | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Chiltern Hundreds | Lord Tony Pym | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Helter Skelter | Nick Martin | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Marry Me | David Haig | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Vote for Huggett | Harold Hinchley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Warning to Wantons | Count Max Kardak | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Here Come the Huggetts | Harold Hinchley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Love in Waiting | Robert Clitheroe | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Sleeping Car to Trieste | Tom Bishop | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | My Brother's Keeper | Ronnie Waring | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Broken Journey | Jimmy Marshall | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Miranda | Charles | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Easy Money | Martin Latham | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Fame Is the Spur | Lord Liskeard | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Master of Bankdam | Lancelot Handel Crowther | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | School for Secrets | Mr. Watlington | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | I See a Dark Stranger | Intelligence Officer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Journey Together | Smith | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Way to the Stars | 'Prune' Parsons | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | "Pimpernel" Smith | Steve | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | My Wife's Family | Willie Bagshott | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Quiet Wedding | John Royd | Flop | Similar → |
David Tomlinson - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of David Tomlinson?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring David Tomlinson is "Follow That Horse!" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has David Tomlinson acted in?
David Tomlinson has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by David Tomlinson?
Other notable films include "Music Magic: The Sherman Brothers - Bedknobs and Broomsticks", "Wombling Free", and "The Master of Bankdam".