John Neville
ActingAbout John Neville
John Neville, OBE, CM was an English theatre and film actor who moved to Canada with his family in 1972. He enjoyed a resurgence of international attention as a result of his starring role in Terry Gilliam's "The Adventures of Baron Munchausen". He was appointed to the Order of Canada, that nation's highest civilian honor, in 2006. According to publicists at Canada's Stratford Shakespeare Festival, Neville died "peacefully surrounded by family" on 19 November 2011, aged 86. Neville suffered with Alzheimer's disease in his latter years. He is survived by his wife, Caroline (née Hopper), and their six children. Above description from the Wikipedia article John Neville (actor), licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
John Neville Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of John Neville 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 Neville's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 46% of John Neville'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 Sea and Stars, which stands out as a key performance.
Best John Neville Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from John Neville's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie John Neville has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | The Madness and Misadventures of Munchausen | Self - 'Baron Munchausen' | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Separate Lies | Lord Rawston | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Hollywood North | Henry Neville | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | White Knuckles | Narrator | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | The Statement | Old Man | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Control Factor | Director | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Spider | Terrence | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Between Strangers | Orson Stewart | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Sea and Stars | Narrator (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Crime and Punishment | Marmeladov, Sonia's alcoholic father | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Time of the Wolf | Preacher | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Trudeau | British High Commissioner | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Stork Derby | Mr. Cummingham | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Gahan Wilson's The Kid | Banquo | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Harvard Man | Dr. Reese | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Custody of the Heart | Judge H. Chadwick | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Sunshine | Gustave Sors | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Water Damage | Jock Beale | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Goodbye Lover | Bradley | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Urban Legend | Dean Adams | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Johnny 2.0 | Mr. Bosch | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | The X-Files | The Well-Manicured Man | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Dinner at Fred's | Uncle Henrick | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Time to Say Goodbye? | Michigan Judge | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Regeneration | Dr. Yealland | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Fifth Element | General Staedert | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Swann | Cruzzi | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Shadow Zone: My Teacher Ate My Homework | Shopkeeper | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | High School High | Thaddeus Clark | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Sabotage | Professor Follenfant | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | The Song Spinner | Frilo, The Magnificent | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Dangerous Minds | Waiter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Little Women | Mr. Laurence | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Message for Posterity | Sir David Browning | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | The Road to Wellville | Endymion Hart-Jones | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Baby's Day Out | Mr. Andrews | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Johann's Gift to Christmas | Viktor (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | The Adventures of Baron Munchausen | Hieronymus Karl Frederick Baron von Munchausen | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | In from the Cold? A Portrait of Richard Burton | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Heart of a Dragon | Narrator | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Riel | General Garnet Wolseley | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Adventures of Gerard | Duke of Wellington | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Stand by Your Screen | Christopher Gritter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Shaggy Dog | Wilkie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | George's Room | The Man | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | A Study in Terror | Sherlock Holmes | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Unearthly Stranger | Dr. Mark Davidson | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | Billy Budd | Julian Ratcliffe, 2nd Lieutenant | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Mr. Topaze | Roger | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Oscar Wilde | Lord Alfred Douglas | Flop | Similar → |
John Neville - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of John Neville?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Neville is "Sea and Stars" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has John Neville acted in?
John Neville has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by John Neville?
Other notable films include "The Song Spinner", "Trudeau", and "Message for Posterity".