Honor Blackman
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Honor Blackman (22 August 1925 - 5 April 2020) was an English actress, known for the roles of Cathy Gale in The Avengers (1962–64) and Bond girl Pussy Galore in Goldfinger (1964).
Honor Blackman Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Honor Blackman reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Honor Blackman's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 50% of Honor Blackman'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 To the Devil... The Death of Hammer, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Honor Blackman Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Honor Blackman's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Honor Blackman has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Top Gear: 50 Years of Bond Cars | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Cockneys vs Zombies | Peggy | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Colour Me Kubrick | Madam | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Best Ever Bond | Self / Pussy Galore | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | To the Devil... The Death of Hammer | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Bridget Jones's Diary | Penny Husbands-Bosworth | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Inside 'Diamonds Are Forever' | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Harry Saltzman: Showman | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Blondes: Diana Dors | self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | To Walk with Lions | Joy Adamson | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Secrets of 007 | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | The World of James Bond | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Behind the Scenes with 'Goldfinger' | Self / Pussy Galore (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | The Goldfinger Phenomenon | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | The Secret Garden | Mrs. Medlock (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Making of 'A Night to Remember' | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Voice of the Heart | Doris Asterman | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Orpheus in the Underworld | Juno / Empress Eugnie | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | The Secret Adversary | Rita Vandemeyer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Cat and the Canary | Susan Sillsby | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | To the Devil a Daughter | Anna | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Fright | Helen | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Last Grenade | Mrs. Katherine Whiteley | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Fight for Rome | Amalaswintha | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Shalako | Lady Julia Daggett | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | Present Laughter | Liz Essendine | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Life at the Top | Norah Hauxley | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Incredible World of James Bond | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Secret of My Success | Lily, Baroness von Lukenberg | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Dream Machine | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Goldfinger | Pussy Galore | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Jason and the Argonauts | Hera | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Serena | Ann Rogers | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | A Matter of WHO | Sister Sheila Bryan | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Square Peg | Junior Commander Lesley Cartland | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | A Night to Remember | Mrs. Liz Lucas | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Danger List | Gillian Freeman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Account Rendered | Sarah Hayward | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Breakaway | Paula Grant / Paula Jackson | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Glass Cage | Jenny Pelham | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Diplomatic Passport | Marcelle | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Rainbow Jacket | Mrs Tyler | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Manchas de sangre en la luna | Eva | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Green Grow the Rushes | Meg Cuffley | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | So Long at the Fair | Rhoda O'Donovan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Diamond City | Mary Hart | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Conspirator | Joyce | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Quartet | Paula (segment "The Alien Corn") | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Daughter of Darkness | Julie Tallent | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Fame Is the Spur | Emma (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
Honor Blackman - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Honor Blackman?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Honor Blackman is "To the Devil... The Death of Hammer" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Honor Blackman acted in?
Honor Blackman has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Honor Blackman?
Other notable films include "Voice of the Heart", "Blondes: Diana Dors", and "Orpheus in the Underworld".