Dennis Wyndham
ActingAbout Dennis Wyndham
Dennis Wyndham (15 January 1887 – 19 August 1973) was a South African film actor. He appeared in 47 films between 1920 and 1956. He was born in Natal, South Africa. On 23 May 1917 he married the actress Elsie Mackay and she performed as Poppy Wyndham throughout most of her stage and film career.
Dennis Wyndham Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Dennis Wyndham reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 38 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Dennis Wyndham's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 71% of Dennis Wyndham'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 The Face at the Window, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Dennis Wyndham Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Dennis Wyndham's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Dennis Wyndham has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | The Men of Sherwood Forest | Outlaw | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | For Better, for Worse | Workman | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | They Got What They Wanted | Matty McGrath | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Dog and the Diamonds | Fred | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Black Jack | Fernando Barrio | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Oliver Twist | Man In Street Who Punches Oliver (Uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Dancing with Crime | Sam (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | I Didn't Do It | Tom Driscoll | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Bell-Bottom George | Black | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | They Met in the Dark | George the Barman (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Sheepdog of the Hills | Riggy Teasdale | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Common Touch | Commissionaire | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | This England | Martin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Love on the Dole | Jim - Larry's Assistant | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Old Mother Riley's Ghosts | Jem | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Sailors Don't Care | Captain Raleigh | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | Neutral Port | Terry | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Old Mother Riley in Society | Tug Mulligan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Arsenal Stadium Mystery | Commissionaire | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Old Mother Riley, MP | Emperor of Rocavia | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Convict 99 | Head Warder | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Oh, Mr. Porter! | Grogan/One Eyed Joe | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Sensation | Spurge | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Windbag the Sailor | Maryatt | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Lonely Road | Smuggler Henchman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Midshipman Easy | Don Silvio | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Anne One Hundred | March | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | The Stolen Necklace | Sailor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Face at the Window | Lafonde | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Who Killed Doc Robin? | Pat O'Callaghan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Gipsy Blood | Doncairo | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Man They Couldn't Arrest | Shaughnessy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Let's Love and Laugh | Bride's Fiancé | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Juno and the Paycock | The Mobiliser | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | Lily of Killarney | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | The Informer | Murphy | Average | Similar → |
| 1926 | Without the Option | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | The Eleventh Hour | Jeff Ironside | Super Hit | Similar → |
Dennis Wyndham - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Dennis Wyndham?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Dennis Wyndham is "The Face at the Window" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Dennis Wyndham acted in?
Dennis Wyndham has been featured in at least 38 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Dennis Wyndham?
Other notable films include "Anne One Hundred", "The Eleventh Hour", and "Who Killed Doc Robin?".