Avril Elgar

Acting

Freshness: Jan 13, 2026

23Total Films

7.0 Highest Rated

Born: Apr 1, 1932

Birth Place: Halifax, West Yorkshire, England, UK

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Avril Elgar reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 23 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Avril Elgar's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 26% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Avril Elgar remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Sakharov, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Avril Elgar Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Avril Elgar's career based on audience ratings.

★7.0

★7.0

Sakharov — Biography of Russian physicist & dissident Andrei Sakharov focuses on his first acts in his civil rights.

Sakharov

1984•Drama

★7.0

★7.0

Ladies Who Do — The "Ladies Who Do" are office cleaners. One of them discovers some hot stock tips and they make a fortune. They then ma

Ladies Who Do

1963•Comedy

★7.0

The Bank Manager's Wife (1983) movie poster

★7.0

The Bank Manager's Wife — A housewife struggles to come to terms with her husband's imminent retirement. She finds solace in her greenhouse with h

The Bank Manager's Wife

1983

★6.9

★6.9

Room at the Top — An ambitious young accountant schemes to wed a wealthy factory owner's daughter, despite falling in love with a married

Room at the Top

1958•Drama

★6.8

★6.8

The Medusa Touch — A French detective in London reconstructs the life of a man lying in hospital with severe injuries with the help of jour

The Medusa Touch

1978•Horror

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Avril Elgar.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1997	Wilde	Lady Bracknell	Hit	Similar →
1992	Miss Pym's Day Out	Lady on Bus	Flop	Similar →
1987	Mary Rose	Mrs Otery	Flop	Similar →
1986	Paying Guests (Part 2)	Mrs. Bertram	Flop	Similar →
1986	Paying Guests (Part 1)	Mrs. Bertram	Flop	Similar →
1985	Thirteen at Dinner	Miss Carroll	Average	Similar →
1984	Sakharov	OVIR Administrator	Hit	Similar →
1983	The Bank Manager's Wife	Dorie	Hit	Similar →
1983	Betrayal	Mrs. Banks	Average	Similar →
1982	Our Winnie	Ivy	Flop	Similar →
1982	Under the Skin	Grace	Flop	Similar →
1978	The Medusa Touch	Mrs. Pennington	Hit	Similar →
1975	Lloyd George Knew My Father	Maud Boothroyd	Flop	Similar →
1970	I Can't See My Little Willie	Christine	Flop	Similar →
1970	Spring and Port Wine	Betsy-Jane Duckworth	Average	Similar →
1967	A Night Out	The girl	Flop	Similar →
1966	Alice in Wonderland	Peppercook	Average	Similar →
1965	Strife	Annie Roberts	Flop	Similar →
1964	The Diary of a Nobody	Caroline Pooter	Average	Similar →
1963	Ladies Who Do	Emily Parish	Hit	Similar →
1963	The Wedding Dress	Miss Shemonge	Flop	Similar →
1962	She Always Gets Their Man	Sylvia	Flop	Similar →
1958	Room at the Top	Miss Gilchrist	Hit	Similar →

Avril Elgar - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Avril Elgar?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Avril Elgar is "Sakharov" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Avril Elgar acted in?

Avril Elgar has been featured in at least 23 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Avril Elgar?

Other notable films include "Ladies Who Do", "The Bank Manager's Wife", and "Room at the Top".