Ian Carmichael - Actor Profile

Ian Carmichael

Acting
46Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jun 18, 1920
Birth Place: Kingston-Upon-Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, UK

About Ian Carmichael

Ian Gillett Carmichael, OBE (18 June 1920 – 5 February 2010) was an English actor best known for his roles in the films of the Boulting brothers such as Private's Progress (1956) and I'm All Right Jack (1959). Later he played Dorothy L. Sayers's Gentleman Detective, Lord Peter Wimsey, on television and radio. Carmichael also had a career on stage.

Best Ian Carmichael Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Ian Carmichael's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Ian Carmichael.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2013 Richard Wilson - Both Feet In the Army (archive footage) Flop Similar →
1995 The Great Kandinsky Patrick McCormick Average Similar →
1992 The Christmas Collection Narrator (voice) Flop Similar →
1990 Obituaries Bartholomew 'Chalky' White Flop Similar →
1990 Diamond Skulls Exeter Flop Similar →
1990 More Children's Holiday Favourites Narrator (voice) Flop Similar →
1989 More Children's Summer Stories Narrator (voice) Flop Similar →
1989 Lollipop Children's Favourites - Volume 1 Narrator (voice) Flop Similar →
1989 Lollipop Children's Favourites - Volume 2 Narrator (voice) Flop Similar →
1988 Children's Favourites - Volume 1 Narrator (voice) Flop Similar →
1986 The Wind in the Willows: Winter Tales Narrator (voice) Flop Similar →
1984 The Wind in the Willows Narrator (voice) Flop Similar →
1983 The Wind in the Willows Rat Hit Similar →
1983 Down at the Hydro The Colonel Flop Similar →
1983 A Moment in Time Colonel Hunt Flop Similar →
1979 The Lady Vanishes Caldicott Average Similar →
1974 From Beyond the Grave Reginald Warren Hit Similar →
1973 Lord Peter Wimsey Mysteries: Murder Must Advertise Lord Peter Wimsey Flop Similar →
1971 The Magnificent Seven Deadly Sins Mr. Ferris (segment "Pride") Flop Similar →
1971 Alma Mater Jimmy Nicholson Flop Similar →
1967 Smashing Time Bobby Mome-Rath Average Similar →
1964 The Importance of Being Earnest - Flop Similar →
1964 Hide and Seek David Garrett Average Similar →
1963 Heavens Above! The Other Smallwood Hit Similar →
1962 The Amorous Prawn Cpl. Sidney Green Average Similar →
1961 Double Bunk Jack Goddard Average Similar →
1960 Light Up the Sky! Lt. Ogleby Average Similar →
1960 School for Scoundrels Henry Palfrey Hit Similar →
1959 I'm All Right Jack Stanley Windrush Hit Similar →
1959 Left Right and Centre Robert Wilcot Average Similar →
1958 The Big Money Willie Frith Average Similar →
1958 Happy Is the Bride David Chaytor Average Similar →
1957 Lucky Jim Jim Dixon Flop Similar →
1957 Brothers in Law Roger Thursby Hit Similar →
1956 Private's Progress Pte. Stanley Windrush Hit Similar →
1955 Storm Over the Nile Tom Willoughby Average Similar →
1955 Simon and Laura David Prentice Average Similar →
1955 The Colditz Story Robin Cartwright Hit Similar →
1954 Betrayed Capt. Jackie Lawson Average Similar →
1953 Meet Mr. Lucifer Man Friday Flop Similar →
1952 Miss Robin Hood Office Junior Super Hit Similar →
1952 Ghost Ship Bernard Flop Similar →
1952 Time, Gentlemen, Please! P.R.O. Super Hit Similar →
1949 Trottie True Bill the Postman (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1949 Dear Mr. Prohack Hat Salesman (uncredited) Average Similar →
1948 Bond Street Waiter Hit Similar →

Ian Carmichael - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Ian Carmichael?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ian Carmichael is "Time, Gentlemen, Please!" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Ian Carmichael acted in?

Ian Carmichael has been featured in at least 46 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Ian Carmichael?

Other notable films include "Miss Robin Hood", "Brothers in Law", and "The Wind in the Willows".