Jonathan Elsom - Actor Profile

Jonathan Elsom

Acting
Updated: May 10, 2026
20Total Films
8.7 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 22, 1938
Birth Place: Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand

Jonathan Elsom Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Jonathan Elsom reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 20 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 35% of Jonathan Elsom'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 Regan, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Jonathan Elsom Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jonathan Elsom's career based on audience ratings.

★8.7
Regan (1974) movie poster
★8.7

Regan: Rough, tough and politically incorrect in the way that only the best 70's dramas can be, Regan was a pilot film for The

Regan

1974•Action
★8.0
The Face of Darkness (1976) movie poster
★8.0

The Face of Darkness: An MP arranges a bomb in a school playground as a pretext to bring back the death penalty.

The Face of Darkness

1976•Thriller
★7.0
Love in the First Degree (2004) movie poster
★7.0

Love in the First Degree: An actor takes a temporary job working as a secretary at a law firm, and is attracted to a female attorney. She is reluc

Love in the First Degree

2004•Comedy
★7.0
Only a Scream Away (1974) movie poster
★7.0

Only a Scream Away: Newlyweds Samantha and Robert Miller emerge from the church to the sound of cheers. However, the happy scene is disturbe

Only a Scream Away

1974•Thriller
★6.7
A Private Enterprise (1975) movie poster
★6.7

A Private Enterprise: An ambitious Indian university graduate has to struggle to live his entrepreneurial dreams against both the British soci

A Private Enterprise

1975•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Jonathan Elsom has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 To the Manor Born: Britain's Best Loved Comedy Self - J.J. Anderson Flop Similar →
2017 Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales Priest Hit Similar →
2004 Love in the First Degree Willard McPhee Hit Similar →
1988 Across the Lake Norman Buckley Average Similar →
1987 Ping Pong Probate Official Average Similar →
1985 Mesmerized Public Prosecutor Flop Similar →
1983 Busted Mr. Parker Average Similar →
1981 The Life and Times of David Lloyd George Maurice Hankey Flop Similar →
1980 To Kill a King David Flop Similar →
1980 Rough Cut Lambert Average Similar →
1980 The Great Riviera Bank Robbery Magistrate Average Similar →
1980 The Godsend Executive Flop Similar →
1977 Plain Jane James Cartwright Flop Similar →
1976 The Face of Darkness Philip, Langdon's Friend Super Hit Similar →
1975 A Private Enterprise - Hit Similar →
1974 Regan Interviewer Super Hit Similar →
1974 Only a Scream Away John Stratford Hit Similar →
1973 The Death of Adolf Hitler Linge Hit Similar →
1972 Ben Spray Man #1 Flop Similar →
1972 Up the Chastity Belt 1st Horseman Flop Similar →

Jonathan Elsom - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jonathan Elsom?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jonathan Elsom is "Regan" with a rating of 8.7/10.

How many movies has Jonathan Elsom acted in?

Jonathan Elsom has been featured in at least 20 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jonathan Elsom?

Other notable films include "The Face of Darkness", "Love in the First Degree", and "Only a Scream Away".

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