Frank Middlemass - Actor Profile

Frank Middlemass

Acting
Updated: May 09, 2026
31Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: May 28, 1919
Birth Place: Eaglescliffe, Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham, England, UK

About Frank Middlemass

Frank Middlemass (28 May 1919 - 8 September 2006) was an English actor.

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

Frank Middlemass Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Frank Middlemass reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 31 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 52% of Frank Middlemass'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 King Lear, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Frank Middlemass Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Frank Middlemass's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
King Lear (1975) movie poster
★10.0

King Lear: King Lear, old and tired, divides his kingdom among his daughters, giving great importance to their protestations of lov

King Lear

1975•Drama
★10.0
Me! I'm Afraid of Virginia Woolf (1978) movie poster
★10.0

Me! I'm Afraid of Virginia Woolf: A repressed night-school teacher, secretly homosexual, struggles to cope with his demanding, eccentric mother.

Me! I'm Afraid of Virginia Woolf

1978•Drama
★9.0
Mrs. Acland's Ghosts (1975) movie poster
★9.0

Mrs. Acland's Ghosts: Mr Mockler and Mrs Acland have never met, but gradually Mrs Acland 's ghosts begin to take over Mr Mockler 's life.

Mrs. Acland's Ghosts

1975•TV Movie
★8.5
Murder at Moorstones Manor (1977) movie poster
★8.5

Murder at Moorstones Manor: Sir Clive Chiddingfield invites his family to his birthday party at lonely Moorstones Manor but in the course of the eve

Murder at Moorstones Manor

1977•Comedy
★8.0
Barry Lyndon (1975) movie poster
★8.0

Barry Lyndon: An Irish rogue uses his cunning and wit to work his way up the social classes of 18th century England, transforming hims

Barry Lyndon

1975•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Frank Middlemass has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2003 Mrs Caldicot's Cabbage War Bernard Super Hit Similar →
1994 The Whipping Boy Mr. Walrus Hit Similar →
1993 A Haunting Harmony Priestly Average Similar →
1992 The Lost Language of Cranes Alex Average Similar →
1991 Sherlock Holmes and the Leading Lady Dr. Froelich Flop Similar →
1991 One Against the Wind Dubois Hit Similar →
1989 Miss Marple: A Caribbean Mystery Major Palgrave Hit Similar →
1985 Dreamchild Caterpillar (voice) Hit Similar →
1984 Squaring the Circle Brezhnev Flop Similar →
1983 A Swarm in May Dr. Sunderland Hit Similar →
1983 Atlantis Josh Adkins Flop Similar →
1983 Henry VI Part 2 Cardinal Beaufort / Bishop of Winchester Super Hit Similar →
1983 Henry VI Part 1 Bishop, later Cardinal, of Winchester Super Hit Similar →
1982 King Lear Fool Hit Similar →
1982 Grandad Grandad Flop Similar →
1980 The Island Windsor Flop Similar →
1979 Measure for Measure Pompey Average Similar →
1978 Me! I'm Afraid of Virginia Woolf Doctor Super Hit Similar →
1977 Murder at Moorstones Manor Father Super Hit Similar →
1977 The Best of Enemies Father Nodier Flop Similar →
1976 Loyalties Gilman Flop Similar →
1975 Barry Lyndon Sir Charles Lyndon Super Hit Similar →
1975 King Lear Fool Super Hit Similar →
1975 Mrs. Acland's Ghosts Mr. Acland Super Hit Similar →
1972 The Gangster Show: The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui Dilapidated Actor Flop Similar →
1971 Say Hello to Yesterday Station Agent Flop Similar →
1970 Rumour - Hit Similar →
1969 Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed Guest - Plumber Average Similar →
1969 Otley Bruce Average Similar →
1968 Luther Staupitz Flop Similar →
1965 Love's Labour's Lost Sir Nathaniel Super Hit Similar →

Frank Middlemass - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Frank Middlemass?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Frank Middlemass is "King Lear" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Frank Middlemass acted in?

Frank Middlemass has been featured in at least 31 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Frank Middlemass?

Other notable films include "Me! I'm Afraid of Virginia Woolf", "Mrs. Acland's Ghosts", and "Murder at Moorstones Manor".

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