Julian Glover - Actor Profile

Julian Glover

Acting
Updated: May 09, 2026
50Total Films
9.5 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 27, 1935
Birth Place: London, England

About Julian Glover

Primarily a classical stage actor, Julian Glover trained at the National Youth Theatre, performed with the Royal Shakespeare Company and became a familiar face to British television viewers by appearing in many popular series during the 1960s and 1970s. His talent for accents and cold expression made him an ideal choice for playing refined villains. During the 1980s, Glover achieved some fame in Hollywood by playing roles in such popular films as Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980), For Your Eyes Only (1981) and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989).

Julian Glover Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Julian Glover reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 84% of Julian Glover'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 Invasion, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Julian Glover Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Julian Glover's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Julian Glover has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2023 Charlton Heston: Radical to Right Wing Self Super Hit Similar →
2022 TÁR Andris Davis Hit Similar →
2022 The Reverend and Mrs Simpson Older Charles Hit Similar →
2022 Nobody Has to Know Angus Hit Similar →
2018 Nothing Like a Dame Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2015 Game of Thrones The IMAX Experience Pycelle Super Hit Similar →
2013 Doctor Who: Gallifrey Sennec Hit Similar →
2013 Mr Invisible - Hit Similar →
2012 LEGO Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Out General Veers (voice) Average Similar →
2011 Charlton Heston and Ben-Hur: A Personal Journey Self Super Hit Similar →
2009 The Young Victoria Duke of Wellington Hit Similar →
2008 Mirrors Robert Esseker Average Similar →
2006 Big Nothing 80 year old Blind Man Hit Similar →
2006 Scoop Lord Lyman Hit Similar →
2004 Strings Kahro Hit Similar →
2004 Troy Triopas Hit Similar →
2003 Indiana Jones: Making the Trilogy Self Super Hit Similar →
2002 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Aragog (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2002 Two Men Went To War Col. Hatchard Hit Similar →
1998 The Dance of Shiva General Willis Super Hit Similar →
1995 The Infiltrator Bielert Hit Similar →
1994 Power and Lovers Matthew Super Hit Similar →
1993 Money For Nothing Mr Farquharson Hit Similar →
1991 Not Mozart: Letters, Riddles and Writs Joseph Haydn Hit Similar →
1990 Who Bombed Birmingham? Igor Judge QC Super Hit Similar →
1990 Treasure Island Dr. Livesey Hit Similar →
1989 Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade Walter Donovan Super Hit Similar →
1987 The Secret Garden Colonel McGraw Super Hit Similar →
1987 Cry Freedom Don Card Hit Similar →
1987 The Fourth Protocol Brian Harcourt-Smith Average Similar →
1984 Kim Col. Creighton Super Hit Similar →
1982 Ivanhoe King Richard Average Similar →
1981 For Your Eyes Only Aristotle Kristatos Hit Similar →
1981 The Search for Alexander the Great Philip II Hit Similar →
1980 Invasion Alexander Dubcek Super Hit Similar →
1980 The Empire Strikes Back General Veers Super Hit Similar →
1979 Doctor Who: City of Death Count Scarlioni / Captain Tancredi / Scaroth Super Hit Similar →
1979 Henry VIII Duke of Buckingham Hit Similar →
1975 Good Salary, Prospects, Free Coffin Gifford Hit Similar →
1974 Electra Aegisthus Super Hit Similar →
1974 Juggernaut Cmdr. Marder Average Similar →
1974 The Story of Jacob and Joseph Esau Hit Similar →
1973 Hitler: The Last Ten Days Fegelein Average Similar →
1971 Nicholas and Alexandra Gapon Hit Similar →
1971 Michael Regan Wixon Super Hit Similar →
1970 Wuthering Heights Hindley Earnshaw Average Similar →
1969 The Adding Machine Shrdlu Hit Similar →
1967 Quatermass and the Pit Colonel Breen Hit Similar →
1966 I Was Happy Here Dr. Matthew Langdon Average Similar →
1964 Girl with Green Eyes Malachi Sullivan Hit Similar →

Julian Glover - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Julian Glover?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Julian Glover is "Invasion" with a rating of 9.5/10.

How many movies has Julian Glover acted in?

Julian Glover has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Julian Glover?

Other notable films include "The Dance of Shiva", "Doctor Who: City of Death", and "Game of Thrones The IMAX Experience".

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