Earl Cameron
ActingAbout Earl Cameron
Earlston Jewett Cameron (August 8, 1917 - July 3, 2020) was a Bermudian actor. He was among the first black actors to star in British cinema, making his debut in Pool of London (1951). Other notable films include Thunderball (1965), The Interpreter (2005), and Inception (2010). Cameron also had numerous television credits including episodes of Doctor Who and The Prisoner. He was married to Audrey J. P. Godowski (1959 - 1994, her death) and Barbara Bower (1994 - 2020, his death).
Earl Cameron Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Earl Cameron reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 47 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Earl Cameron's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 49% of Earl Cameron'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 Wind Versus Polygamy, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Earl Cameron Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Earl Cameron's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Earl Cameron has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Up on the Roof | Grandaad | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Inception | Elderly Bald Man | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Right America: Feeling Wronged | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Queen | Portrait Artist | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Interpreter | Zuwanie | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Revelation | Cardeal Chisamba | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Revelation | Cardinal Chisamba | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Déjà Vu | Cedar Sinai Doctor | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | The Great Kandinsky | Carlton | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Cuba | Col Rossel Leyva | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Message | An-Najashi | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | A Warm December | Ambassador George Oswandu | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Scorpio | Black Employee in Toilet | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Revolutionary | Speaker | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | Two Gentlemen Sharing | Charles Marriott - Jane's Step-father | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Number Ten | Dr. Henry Mbala | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Wind Versus Polygamy | Chief Ozuomba | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Two a Penny | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | Battle Beneath the Earth | Sgt. Seth Hawkins | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | Doctor Who: The Tenth Planet | Williams | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Sandwich Man | Bus Conductor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Thunderball | Pinder | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Guns at Batasi | Captain Abraham | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | A Fear of Strangers | Ramsay | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Chocolate Tree | William Jones | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | Tarzan's Three Challenges | Mang | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | Term of Trial | Chard | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | Flame in the Streets | Gabriel Gomez | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | No Kidding | Black Father | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Tarzan the Magnificent | Tate | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Sapphire | Dr. Robbins | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Killers of Kilimanjaro | Witchdoctor | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Mark of the Hawk | Prosecutor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | Thunder on Sycamore Street | Joseph Blake | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Heart Within | Victor Conway | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | The End Begins | Hank Christians | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | A Man from the Sun | Joseph Brent | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Odongo | Hassan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Safari | Jeroge | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Woman for Joe | Lemmie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Simba | Karanja | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Submarine Attack | Johnny Brown | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Heart of the Matter | Ali | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Dollars for Sale | Earl Rutters | Flop | Similar → |
| 1952 | Emergency Call | George Robinson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | There Is Another Sun | Ginger Jones | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Pool of London | Johnny Lambert | Hit | Similar → |
Earl Cameron - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Earl Cameron?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Earl Cameron is "Wind Versus Polygamy" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Earl Cameron acted in?
Earl Cameron has been featured in at least 47 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Earl Cameron?
Other notable films include "A Fear of Strangers", "Inception", and "The Heart Within".