Jenny Runacre - Actor Profile

Jenny Runacre

Acting
Updated: May 10, 2026
33Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 18, 1943
Birth Place: Cape Town, South Africa

About Jenny Runacre

Jenny Runacre (born 18 August 1946) is a South African-born English actress. Her film appearances include The Passenger (1975), The Duellists (1977), Jubilee (1978), The Lady Vanishes (1979), and The Witches (1990). Description above from the Wikipedia article Jenny Runacre, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Jenny Runacre Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Jenny Runacre reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 33 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 24% of Jenny Runacre'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 That Englishwoman: An Account of the Life of Emily Hobhouse, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Jenny Runacre Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jenny Runacre's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Jenny Runacre has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2020 The Burning Baby Mother Flop Similar →
2018 The Image Moon / Dance School Impresario / Banquet Guest Flop Similar →
2017 Das Spiel der Hoffnung Aunt Flop Similar →
2017 Battle of Soho Self Flop Similar →
2010 Boogie Woogie Mrs. Havermeyer Flop Similar →
2008 The Edge of Love - Average Similar →
2003 Jubilee: A Time Less Golden Interviewee Average Similar →
1995 Restoration Painted Lady Average Similar →
1990 The Witches Elsie Hit Similar →
1990 That Englishwoman: An Account of the Life of Emily Hobhouse Lady Mary Hobhouse Super Hit Similar →
1985 Shadey Shop Assistant Flop Similar →
1984 Only Children Peach Average Similar →
1980 The Alternative Miss World Self Flop Similar →
1980 Hussy Vere Flop Similar →
1979 The Lady Vanishes Mrs. Todhunter Average Similar →
1978 Jubilee Queen Elizabeth I / Bod Average Similar →
1977 The Duellists Mme. de Lionne Hit Similar →
1977 Three Dangerous Ladies Jenny Santander Average Similar →
1977 Spectre Sydna Average Similar →
1977 Joseph Andrews The Gypsy Flop Similar →
1975 All Creatures Great and Small Pamela Hit Similar →
1975 The Passenger Rachel Locke Hit Similar →
1974 Son of Dracula Woman in Black Flop Similar →
1974 Hassan Terro's Escape - Super Hit Similar →
1973 The Final Programme Miss Brunner Flop Similar →
1973 The MacKintosh Man Gerda Average Similar →
1973 The Big Screen Self Flop Similar →
1973 The Creeping Flesh Marguerite Hildern Average Similar →
1972 The Canterbury Tales Alison Average Similar →
1972 Dyn Amo 1st Girl Average Similar →
1971 The Making of 'Husbands' Self Flop Similar →
1970 Husbands Mary Tynan Hit Similar →
1969 Goodbye, Mr. Chips - Hit Similar →

Jenny Runacre - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jenny Runacre?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jenny Runacre is "That Englishwoman: An Account of the Life of Emily Hobhouse" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Jenny Runacre acted in?

Jenny Runacre has been featured in at least 33 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jenny Runacre?

Other notable films include "Hassan Terro's Escape", "The Passenger", and "The Duellists".

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