Dennis Price
ActingAbout Dennis Price
Dennistoun Franklyn John Rose Price (23 June 1915 – 6 October 1973) was an English actor, best remembered for his role as Louis Mazzini in the classic Ealing Studios film Kind Hearts and Coronets (1949) and for his portrayal of the omnicompetent valet Jeeves in 1960s television adaptations of P. G. Wodehouse's stories.
Dennis Price Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Dennis Price reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Dennis Price's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 84% of Dennis Price'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 Behave Yourself, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Dennis Price Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Dennis Price's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Dennis Price has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Theatre of Blood | Hector Snipe | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Go for a Take | Dracula, actor | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Twins of Evil | Dietrich | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Ten Little Indians | Dr. Edward Armstrong | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Earth Dies Screaming | Quinn Taggart | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Comedy Man | Tommy Morris | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Murder Most Foul | Harris Tumbrill | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Doctor in Distress | Dr. Blacker | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Wrong Arm of the Law | Educated Ernest (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Cool Mikado | Ronald Fortescue | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Cracksman | Grantley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Amorous Prawn | Prawn | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Go to Blazes | Withers | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | Behave Yourself | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Pot Carriers | Smooth Tongue | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | What a Carve Up! | Guy Broughton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Watch It, Sailor! | Lt. Cmdr Hardcastle | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Victim | Calloway | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Rebel | Jim Smith | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | No Love for Johnnie | Flagg | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Five Golden Hours | Raphael | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Pure Hell of St Trinian's | Gore Blackwood | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Tunes of Glory | Maj. Charles 'Charlie' Scott, M.C. (Battalion Executive Officer) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Piccadilly Third Stop | Edward | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | School for Scoundrels | Dunstan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | I'm All Right Jack | Bertram Tracepurcel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Naked Truth | Nigel Dennis | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Fortune Is a Woman | Tracey Moreton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Charley Moon | Harold Armytage | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Private's Progress | Brig. Bertram Tracepurcel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | That Lady | Mateo Vázquez | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Time Is My Enemy | Martin Radley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Intruder | Leonard Pirry | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Tall Headlines | Maurice Fletcher | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Bachelor in Paris | Matthew Ibbetson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Magic Box | Harold | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | The House in the Square | Tom Pettigrew | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Fortune in Diamonds | Clive Hunter | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Helter Skelter | Lord Byron (archive footage) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Kind Hearts and Coronets | Louis Mazzini / His Father | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Good-Time Girl | Michael 'Red' Farrell | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | The White Unicorn | Richard Glover | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Master of Bankdam | Joshua Crowther | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Holiday Camp | Sq. Ldr. Hardwick | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Caravan | Sir Francis Castleton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Echo Murders | Dick Warren | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | A Canterbury Tale | Peter Gibbs | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Rope | Kenneth Raglan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Julius Caesar | Trebonius/Volumnius | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | Nana | Nana's Jockey | Hit | Similar → |
Dennis Price - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Dennis Price?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Dennis Price is "Behave Yourself" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Dennis Price acted in?
Dennis Price has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Dennis Price?
Other notable films include "Rope", "The Cool Mikado", and "The White Unicorn".