John Woodvine
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. John Woodvine (1929-2025) was an English stage and screen actor who appeared in more than 70 theatre productions, as well as a similar number of television and film roles. Description above from the Wikipedia article John Woodvine licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
John Woodvine Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of John Woodvine reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. 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 Woodvine's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 58% of John Woodvine'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 Glory Enough For All, which stands out as a key performance.
Best John Woodvine Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from John Woodvine's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie John Woodvine has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Enys Men | The Preacher | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | A Song for Jenny | Father | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Burke & Hare | Lord Provost | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Joe Maddison's War | Father Connolly | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Hamlet | Player King | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Beware the Moon: Remembering 'An American Werewolf in London' | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Flick | Dr Nickel | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Trial of Tony Blair | Judge | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Miss Potter | Sir Nigel | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Vanity Fair | Lord Bareacres | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | The Other Boleyn Girl | Uncle Howard | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Secret | Frank | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Falklands Play | Adm. of the Fleet Sir Terence Lewin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Hornblower: The Duchess and the Devil | Sir Hugh Dalrymple | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Persuasion | Admiral Croft | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Hilary | Dad (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Fatherland | Luther | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Dragonworld | Lester MacIntyre | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Trial | Herr Deimen | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Leon the Pig Farmer | Vitelli | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Wuthering Heights | Thomas Earnshaw | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Pirate Prince | Kreutzen | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship | The Chamberlain / Father (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Who Bombed Birmingham? | Tom Clarke | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Danny the Champion of the World | Tallon | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | And a Nightingale Sang | George | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Duke Bluebeard's Castle | Speaker of the Prologue (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Countdown to War | Joachim von Ribbentrop | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | The Dog It Was That Died | Dr. Seddon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Glory Enough For All | Dr. John MacLeod | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Marlowe Inquest | William Danby | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | Death Is Part of the Process | Mr Norval | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | The Browning Version | Dr. Frobisher | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Deceptions | Chief Inspector | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Murder with Mirrors | Christian Gilbranson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Pericles, Prince of Tyre | King Antiochus | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Squaring the Circle | Gierek | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Spaghetti House | Senior Officer | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | An American Werewolf in London | Dr. J.S. Hirsch | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Doctor Who: The Armageddon Factor | Marshal | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Macbeth | Banquo | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Butterflies Don't Count | Penitent | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Assault on Agathon | Matt Fenrek | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Baron: Mystery Island | John Garvey | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Young Winston | Howard | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Man Failure | Narrator (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Devils | Louis Trincant | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Hamlet | Claudius | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Walking Stick | Bertie Irons | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Darling | Customs Officer (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
John Woodvine - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of John Woodvine?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Woodvine is "Glory Enough For All" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has John Woodvine acted in?
John Woodvine has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by John Woodvine?
Other notable films include "Pirate Prince", "Butterflies Don't Count", and "Hilary".