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Denis Holmes

Acting
Updated: May 16, 2026
20Total Films
7.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jun 7, 1921
Birth Place: Foleshill, Coventry, England, UK

Denis Holmes Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Denis Holmes reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 20 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 20% of Denis Holmes'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 Moonlighting, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Denis Holmes Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Denis Holmes's career based on audience ratings.

★7.0
Moonlighting (1982) movie poster
★7.0

Moonlighting: A Polish contractor, Nowak, leads a group of workmen to London so they can provide cheap labor for a government official

Moonlighting

1982•Drama
★7.0
Flight from Singapore (1962) movie poster
★7.0

Flight from Singapore: Two British pilots begin an airline that serves the Singapore-to-Hong Kong route. One of their flights develops problems

Flight from Singapore

1962•Action
★7.0
The Verdict (1964) movie poster
★7.0

The Verdict: A racketeer, deported back from America, faces murder charge and hatches jury rigging plot with accomplice. Cross and do

The Verdict

1964•Mystery
★6.5
Murder in the Cathedral (1951) movie poster
★6.5

Murder in the Cathedral: Murder in the Cathedral is a story about Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury, and his struggles against temptation a

Murder in the Cathedral

1951•Drama
★6.3
The Dirty Dozen: Next Mission (1985) movie poster
★6.3

The Dirty Dozen: Next Mission: Major Reisman is "volunteered" to lead another mission using convicted army soldiers, sentenced to either death or long

The Dirty Dozen: Next Mission

1985•Action

Full Filmography

Every movie Denis Holmes has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2000 Speed for Thespians Luka Average Similar →
1995 Sabrina Butler Average Similar →
1985 The Dirty Dozen: Next Mission General Pierre Fontaine Average Similar →
1982 Moonlighting Neighbor Hit Similar →
1977 Why Here? Bert Flop Similar →
1977 Love on a Gunboat Mr. Potter Flop Similar →
1976 Beasts: Buddyboy Ashwell Flop Similar →
1966 The Brides of Fu Manchu Constable Average Similar →
1965 The Return of Mr. Moto Chapel the fake Halliday Flop Similar →
1964 The Verdict Mr. Matthews Hit Similar →
1963 The Scarlet Blade Chaplain Average Similar →
1963 Echo of Diana Security Officer Average Similar →
1963 The Partner Det. Sgt. Rigby Average Similar →
1962 Flight from Singapore Smithy Hit Similar →
1961 Attempt to Kill Fraser Flop Similar →
1961 Return of a Stranger Craston Average Similar →
1959 Cover Girl Killer Actor Flop Similar →
1958 The Government Inspector 2nd Merchant Average Similar →
1952 Paul Temple Returns Mobile Policeman Average Similar →
1951 Murder in the Cathedral - Hit Similar →

Denis Holmes - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Denis Holmes?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Denis Holmes is "Moonlighting" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Denis Holmes acted in?

Denis Holmes has been featured in at least 20 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Denis Holmes?

Other notable films include "Flight from Singapore", "The Verdict", and "Murder in the Cathedral".

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