Gwyneth Powell - Actor Profile

Gwyneth Powell

Acting
Updated: May 16, 2026
9Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 5, 1946
Birth Place: Levenshulme, Manchester, England, UK

About Gwyneth Powell

Gwyneth Powell (5 July 1946 - 8 September 2022) was an English actress perhaps best known for her portrayal of headmistress Bridget McCluskey in the BBC television series Grange Hill for eleven series between 1981 and 1991. She also appeared in Channel 4 comedy show Man Down.

Known For: Acting

Gwyneth Powell Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Gwyneth Powell reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 9 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 67% of Gwyneth Powell'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 Piccadilly Cowboy, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Gwyneth Powell Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Gwyneth Powell's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Piccadilly Cowboy (2007) movie poster
★10.0

Piccadilly Cowboy: Piccadilly Cowboy is about a Montana Cowboy, named Carson Wells. Carson is unmarried and living abroad in London. A fish

Piccadilly Cowboy

2007•Comedy
★10.0
A Kind of Hush (1999) movie poster
★10.0

A Kind of Hush: Six teens who were traumatized by child abuse early in their lives come together to form a gang that ultimately plots re

A Kind of Hush

1999•Drama
★8.0
The Face of Darkness (1976) movie poster
★8.0

The Face of Darkness: An MP arranges a bomb in a school playground as a pretext to bring back the death penalty.

The Face of Darkness

1976•Thriller
★8.0
Dying Day (1980) movie poster
★8.0

Dying Day: A lonely man with punctilious habits listens to a tape cassette of ambient barroom sounds, which include the hushed tone

Dying Day

1980
★7.3
Open Fire (1994) movie poster
★7.3

Open Fire: Based on real events from 1983; DC Peter Finch is awarded a medal for the courage he showed in arresting a dangerous cr

Open Fire

1994•Crime

Full Filmography

Every movie Gwyneth Powell has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2007 Piccadilly Cowboy Alice Super Hit Similar →
2000 Back to the Secret Garden Toby, The Maid Average Similar →
1999 A Kind of Hush Mrs. P Super Hit Similar →
1994 Open Fire Gloria Martin Hit Similar →
1987 Cry Freedom Girl at Funeral Hit Similar →
1981 Loophole Doreen Average Similar →
1980 Dying Day Doris Super Hit Similar →
1976 The Face of Darkness Eileen Super Hit Similar →
1975 Breath Elvira Lewis Flop Similar →

Gwyneth Powell - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Gwyneth Powell?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Gwyneth Powell is "Piccadilly Cowboy" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Gwyneth Powell acted in?

Gwyneth Powell has been featured in at least 9 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Gwyneth Powell?

Other notable films include "A Kind of Hush", "The Face of Darkness", and "Dying Day".

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