Dennis Waterman - Actor Profile

Dennis Waterman

Acting
Updated: May 11, 2026
42Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 24, 1948
Birth Place: Clapham, London, England, UK

About Dennis Waterman

Dennis Waterman was an English actor and singer, best known for his tough-guy roles in television series such as The Sweeney, Minder and New Tricks.

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

Dennis Waterman Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Dennis Waterman reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 42 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 31% of Dennis Waterman'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 Cold Justice, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Dennis Waterman Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Dennis Waterman's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0
Cold Justice (1992) movie poster
★9.0

Cold Justice: When a washed-up boxer invites a British priest to minister in his South Chicago neighborhood, he never suspects that th

Cold Justice

1992•Drama
★8.7
Regan (1974) movie poster
★8.7

Regan: Rough, tough and politically incorrect in the way that only the best 70's dramas can be, Regan was a pilot film for The

Regan

1974•Action
★8.0
I Can't... I Can't... (1969) movie poster
★8.0

I Can't... I Can't...: The tale of a young Irish Catholic bride who is devastated when her pregnant mother miscarries and dies on her wedding d

I Can't... I Can't...

1969•Drama
★8.0
Joe's Ark (1974) movie poster
★8.0

Joe's Ark: The religious beliefs of pet shop owner Joe (Freddie Jones) are shaken by the terminal illness of his daughter Lucy (Ang

Joe's Ark

1974•Drama
★7.8
Circles of Deceit (1993) movie poster
★7.8

Circles of Deceit: John is a special forces operative who retires after his family is killed in a terrorist bombing, but his former bosses

Circles of Deceit

1993•TV Movie

Full Filmography

Every movie Dennis Waterman has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2020 Never Too Late Jeremiah Caine Average Similar →
2012 Run For Your Wife Minding Person Flop Similar →
2007 Back in Business Jarvis Flop Similar →
2001 Arthur's Dyke Derek Doubleday Average Similar →
1996 Circles of Deceit: Sleeping Dogs John Neil Flop Similar →
1996 Circles of Deceit: Kalon John Neil Flop Similar →
1996 Vol-au-vent Pete / Kevin Average Similar →
1995 Circles of Deceit: Dark Secret John Neil Flop Similar →
1993 Circles of Deceit John Neil Super Hit Similar →
1992 Cold Justice Father Jim Super Hit Similar →
1988 The First Kangaroos Albert Goldthorpe Hit Similar →
1988 Mr. H Is Late - Hit Similar →
1982 The World Cup: A Captain's Tale Bob Jones Super Hit Similar →
1978 Sweeney 2 Det. Sgt. George Carter Average Similar →
1977 Give Us a Kiss, Christabel Wilfred Flop Similar →
1977 Sweeney! Det. Sgt. George Carter Hit Similar →
1975 The House on the Hill Peter Flop Similar →
1974 Regan Det. Sgt. George Carter Super Hit Similar →
1974 Joe's Ark Bobby Super Hit Similar →
1973 The Common Sean Lamb Flop Similar →
1973 The Eyes Have It Frank Super Hit Similar →
1973 The Belstone Fox Stephen Durno Super Hit Similar →
1972 Alice's Adventures in Wonderland 2 of Spades Average Similar →
1972 The Breaking of Colonel Keyser Goodall Flop Similar →
1972 Follow the Yellow Brick Road Dr Bilson Flop Similar →
1972 Night Duty Richard Flop Similar →
1971 Man in the Wilderness Lowrie Average Similar →
1971 Walt, King of the Dumper Walt Flop Similar →
1971 Fright Chris Average Similar →
1970 Scars of Dracula Simon Carlson Average Similar →
1970 My Lover, My Son James Anderson Flop Similar →
N/A The Story of the World Cup Narrator Flop Similar →
1969 A Promise of Bed Photographer Flop Similar →
1969 I Can't... I Can't... Joe O'Reilly - Groom Super Hit Similar →
1969 The Smashing Bird I Used to Know Peter Flop Similar →
1968 Up the Junction Pete Average Similar →
1964 Go Kart Go Jimpy Super Hit Similar →
1962 The Pirates of Blood River Timothy Blackthorne, the boy Average Similar →
1962 Crooks Anonymous Boy in Park Average Similar →
1960 Snowball Mickey Donovan Hit Similar →
1960 Night Train for Inverness Ted Lewis Average Similar →
1960 Ali and the Camel - Flop Similar →

Dennis Waterman - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Dennis Waterman?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Dennis Waterman is "Cold Justice" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Dennis Waterman acted in?

Dennis Waterman has been featured in at least 42 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Dennis Waterman?

Other notable films include "Regan", "I Can't... I Can't...", and "Joe's Ark".

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