Gerald Thomas - Actor Profile

Gerald Thomas

Directing
Updated: May 11, 2026
6Total Films
7.7 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 10, 1920
Birth Place: Hull, Yorkshire, England, UK

About Gerald Thomas

Gerald Thomas (10 December 1920 – 9 November 1993) was an English film director, born in Hull. He began his film career in 1946 as an editor for Two Cities Films at Denham Studios. His editing work included many films directed by his brother, Ralph. Despite a fairly varied early career, Thomas is now almost exclusively remembered as the director of 30 Carry On films, the innuendo-laden and financially hugely-successful British comedy series, produced by Peter Rogers, beginning with Carry On Sergeant in 1958. Description above from the Wikipedia article Gerald Thomas licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Gerald Thomas Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Gerald Thomas reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 6 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 33% of Gerald Thomas'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 What's a Carry On?, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Gerald Thomas Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Gerald Thomas's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Gerald Thomas has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2019 Rito do Amor Selvagem Self Flop Similar →
1998 What's a Carry On? Self (archive footage) (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1993 Seriously Seeking Sid Self Flop Similar →
1975 Carry On Behind Mynah Bird (voice) (uncredited) Average Similar →
1973 The Big Screen Self Flop Similar →
1966 Carry On Screaming! Odbodd Junior (voice) (uncredited) Hit Similar →

Gerald Thomas - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Gerald Thomas?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Gerald Thomas is "What's a Carry On?" with a rating of 7.7/10.

How many movies has Gerald Thomas acted in?

Gerald Thomas has been featured in at least 6 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Gerald Thomas?

Other notable films include "Carry On Screaming!", "Carry On Behind", and "The Big Screen".

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