Edward Woodward
ActingAbout Edward Woodward
Edward Albert Arthur Woodward OBE (June 1, 1930 - November 16, 2009) was an English stage and screen actor and singer. After graduating from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), Woodward began his career on stage, and throughout his career he appeared in productions in both the West End in London and on Broadway in New York. He came to wider attention from 1967 in the title role of the British television spy drama Callan, earning him the 1970 British Academy Television Award for Best Actor. Among his film credits, Woodward starred as Police Sergeant Howie in the 1973 cult British horror film The Wicker Man, and in the title role of the noted 1980 Australian biopic Breaker Morant. From 1985 Woodward starred as British ex-secret agent and vigilante Robert McCall in the American television series The Equalizer, earning him the 1986 Golden Globe Award for Best Television Drama Actor.
Best Edward Woodward Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Edward Woodward's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Edward Woodward.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | A Congregation of Ghosts | Reverend Densham | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Conclusive: We Made Hot Fuzz | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Hot Fuzz | Tom Weaver | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | 100 Greatest Sexy Moments | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Abduction Club | Lord Fermoy | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Night Flight | Vic Green | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Burnt Offering: The Cult of The Wicker Man | Himself | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | The Wicker Man Enigma | Himself | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | The True Story of the Bridge on the River Kwai | Himself - Narrator | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Marcie's Dowry | Gus Wise | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Ex-S: The Wicker Man | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Harrison: Cry of the City | Edward 'Teddy' Harrison | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | The Shamrock Conspiracy | Edward Harrison | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | A Christmas Reunion | Colonel Phillips | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Deadly Advice | Maj. Herbert Armstrong | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Aladdin | The Sultan (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Soccer Shoot-Out | Commentator (Voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Mister Johnson | Sargy Gollup | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Hands of a Murderer | Sherlock Holmes | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Memories of Manon | Robert McCall | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | The Man in the Brown Suit | Sir Eustace Pedler | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | A Desperate Fortune: Matthew Flinders' Australia | Narrator | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | The Equalizer - The Movie: Blood & Wine | Robert McCall | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Uncle Tom's Cabin | Simon Legree | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Arthur the King | Merlin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | King David | King Saul | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | A Christmas Carol | Ghost of Christmas Present | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Champions | Josh Gifford | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Love Is Forever | Derek McBracken | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | The Appointment | Ian | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Who Dares Wins | Commander Powell | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Wet Job | David Callan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Breaker Morant | Harry 'Breaker' Morant | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Stand up, Virgin Soldiers | Sgt. Wellbeloved | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | Three for All | Roadsweeper | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Callan | David Callan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Wicker Man | Sergeant Neil Howie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Young Winston | Captain Aylmer Haldane | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Young Winston | Aylmer Haldane | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Sitting Target | Inspector Milton | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Ra Expeditions | Narrator (BBC version) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Hunted | John Drummond | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Cherry Orchard | Lopahkin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | Evelyn | The Man | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Blood Suckers | Dr. Holstrom | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | Prisoners | The Man | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | The File of the Golden Goose | Arthur Thompson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | Julius Caesar | Cassius | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Becket | Clement (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Where There's a Will | Ralph Stokes | Average | Similar → |
Edward Woodward - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Edward Woodward?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Edward Woodward is "A Congregation of Ghosts" with a rating of 9.5/10.
How many movies has Edward Woodward acted in?
Edward Woodward has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Edward Woodward?
Other notable films include "The Equalizer - The Movie: Blood & Wine", "Memories of Manon", and "The True Story of the Bridge on the River Kwai".