John Harvey
ActingJohn Harvey Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of John Harvey 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 John Harvey's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 38% of John Harvey'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 Pity About the Abbey, which stands out as a key performance.
Best John Harvey Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from John Harvey's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie John Harvey has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Le Petomane | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Legend of the Werewolf | Prefect | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Satanic Rites of Dracula | Commissionaire | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Sacco & Vanzetti | Minister Palmer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | A Challenge for Robin Hood | Wallace | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | They Came from Beyond Space | Bill Trethowan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | Doctor Who: The Macra Terror | Officia | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Doctor Who: The War Machines | Professor Brett | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Psychopath | Reinhardt Klermer | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Pity About the Abbey | Sir Alfred Page | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Joey Boy | Signals officer | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Old Dark House | Club Receptionist | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Kiss of the Vampire | Police Sergeant | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Scarlet Blade | Sgt. Grey | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Heavens Above! | Wilson, Prison Officer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Wrong Arm of the Law | Sergeant at Police Station (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Phantom of the Opera | Sgt. Vickers | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | Doomsday at Eleven | Assistant Commissioner | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Double Bunk | Johnnie | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Two-Way Stretch | Rockhampton Prison Governor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Tunes of Glory | Sergeant (Bridge Hotel) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Hell Is a City | Fingerprint Officer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Stranglers of Bombay | Burns (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Ugly Duckling | Sergeant Barnes | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Horrors of the Black Museum | Man in Bookshop | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Edge of Fury | Freddie | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Man Who Wouldn't Talk | (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Night of the Demon | Hobart's Brother | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Long Haul | Supt. Macrea | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | True as a Turtle | First Officer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | X: The Unknown | Maj. Cartwright | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Big Frame | Kenneth Peters | Flop | Similar → |
| 1952 | Castle in the Air | Andrews | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Angels One Five | Station Warrant Officer | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | High Treason | Scotland Yard Man | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Black Widow | Dr. Wallace | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Four Days | Hammond Stubbs | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Man with My Face | Buster Cox | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Dark Light | Roger | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Happy Go Lovely | Police Sergeant (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Cairo Road | Maj. Maggoury | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Chance of a Lifetime | Bland | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Stage Fright | Inspector Loomis (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Private Angelo | Cpl. McCunn | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Dick Barton Strikes Back | Major Henderson | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Noose | Mack (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1948 | A Gunman Has Escaped | Eddie Steele | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Spider | Burns | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Pin Up Girl | Tommy Dooley | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Four Jills in a Jeep | Ted Warren | Hit | Similar → |
John Harvey - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of John Harvey?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Harvey is "Pity About the Abbey" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has John Harvey acted in?
John Harvey has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by John Harvey?
Other notable films include "Doomsday at Eleven", "Private Angelo", and "Doctor Who: The Macra Terror".