David Yelland - Actor Profile

David Yelland

Acting
Updated: May 09, 2026
12Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 1, 1947
Birth Place: UK

About David Yelland

David William Yelland is an English film, stage and television actor.

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

David Yelland Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of David Yelland reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 12 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 67% of David Yelland'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 Rumpole of the Bailey, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best David Yelland Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from David Yelland's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0
Rumpole of the Bailey (1975) movie poster
★8.0

Rumpole of the Bailey: An irreverent barrister chooses to defend a young Jamaican boy accused of stabbing on the same day his only son leaves f

Rumpole of the Bailey

1975•Mystery
★7.3
Spider's Web (1982) movie poster
★7.3

Spider's Web: Clarissa, the wife of a Foreign Office diplomat, is given to daydreaming. 'Supposing I were to come down one morning and

Spider's Web

1982•Mystery
★6.9
Hunter Killer (2018) movie poster
★6.9

Hunter Killer: Captain Glass of the USS Arkansas discovers that a coup d'état is taking place in Russia, so he and his crew join an eli

Hunter Killer

2018•Action
★6.8
Chariots of Fire (1981) movie poster
★6.8

Chariots of Fire: In the class-obsessed and religiously divided UK of the early 1920s, two determined young runners train for the 1924 Par

Chariots of Fire

1981•Drama
★6.7
Star Quality (1985) movie poster
★6.7

Star Quality: Lorraine Barrie, a fading but brilliant actress with a penchant for manipulating every theatrical endeavour to her best

Star Quality

1985•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie David Yelland has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2018 Hunter Killer SECDEF Hit Similar →
2017 Happy End Bank Manager Average Similar →
2016 Reg Martin Bell Flop Similar →
2012 Private Peaceful General Haigh Hit Similar →
1986 May We Borrow Your Husband? Tony Hit Similar →
1985 Star Quality Tony Orford Hit Similar →
1982 Spider's Web Jeremy Warrender Hit Similar →
1981 Othello Cassio Hit Similar →
1981 Chariots of Fire Prince of Wales Hit Similar →
1980 Facing The Sun Peter Flop Similar →
1978 The Copyist Stefan Heilbrun Flop Similar →
1975 Rumpole of the Bailey Nick Rumpole Super Hit Similar →

David Yelland - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of David Yelland?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring David Yelland is "Rumpole of the Bailey" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has David Yelland acted in?

David Yelland has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by David Yelland?

Other notable films include "Spider's Web", "Hunter Killer", and "Chariots of Fire".

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