Katie Johnson - Actor Profile

Katie Johnson

Acting
Updated: May 09, 2026
24Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 18, 1878
Birth Place: Clayton, Sussex, England, UK

About Katie Johnson

Katie Johnson (18 November 1878 in Clayton, Sussex, England - 4 May 1957, Elham, Kent), born Bessie Kate Johnson, was an English actress who appeared on stage from the 1890s and on screen from the 1930s to the 1950s. In 1908 she was married to the actor Frank Goodenough Bayley who predeceased her. She first appeared in a film at age 55, in 1932, but never received critical acclaim for her performances until 1955, when she starred, aged 77, in the Ealing Studios comedy The Ladykillers as Mrs. Louisa Wilberforce. The role earned her a British Film Academy award for best British actress. She died less than two years afterwards having only appeared in a single further film. She also appeared in the BBC science fiction serial The Quatermass Experiment (1953) and played a spy in I See a Dark Stranger (1946). Description above from the Wikipedia article  Katie Johnson, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Katie Johnson Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Katie Johnson reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 24 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 71% of Katie Johnson'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 A Glimpse of Paradise, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Katie Johnson Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Katie Johnson's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Katie Johnson has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1957 How to Murder a Rich Uncle Alice Hit Similar →
1955 The Ladykillers Mrs. Wilberforce Hit Similar →
1955 John and Julie Old Lady Flop Similar →
1955 The Delavine Affair Mrs. Bissett Average Similar →
1953 The Large Rope Grandmother Average Similar →
1953 Three Steps In The Dark Mrs Riddle Average Similar →
1953 The Passionate Pilgrim Aunt Eugenie Flop Similar →
1952 Lady in the Fog Mad Mary - Old Inmate at Murder Scene Average Similar →
1952 I Believe in You Miss Macklin Hit Similar →
1952 Death of an Angel Sarah Oddy Super Hit Similar →
1947 The Shop at Sly Corner Woman in Shop Hit Similar →
1946 The Years Between Old Man's Wife Hit Similar →
1946 I See a Dark Stranger Old Lady on Train Hit Similar →
1944 Tawny Pipit Miss Pyman Hit Similar →
1942 Talk About Jacqueline Ethel the Housekeeper Hit Similar →
1942 The Black Sheep of Whitehall Train Passenger Super Hit Similar →
1941 Freedom Radio Granny Schmidt Hit Similar →
1940 Gaslight Alice Barlow's Maid Hit Similar →
1938 Marigold Miss Sarita Dunlop Super Hit Similar →
1938 The Dark Stairway - Super Hit Similar →
1937 Farewell Again Mother of soldier in hospital Hit Similar →
1936 Dusty Ermine Emily Kent Average Similar →
1936 Laburnum Grove Mrs. Radfern Super Hit Similar →
1935 A Glimpse of Paradise Mrs Fielding Super Hit Similar →

Katie Johnson - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Katie Johnson?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Katie Johnson is "A Glimpse of Paradise" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Katie Johnson acted in?

Katie Johnson has been featured in at least 24 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Katie Johnson?

Other notable films include "Laburnum Grove", "The Black Sheep of Whitehall", and "Marigold".

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