Leo McKern
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Reginald "Leo" McKern, AO (16 March 1920 – 23 July 2002) was an Australian-born English actor who appeared in numerous British and Australian television programmes and movies, and more than 200 stage roles. Description above from the Wikipedia article leo McKern, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Leo McKern Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Leo McKern 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 Leo McKern's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 56% of Leo McKern'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 The Christmas Messenger, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Leo McKern Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Leo McKern's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Leo McKern has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Molokai: The Story of Father Damien | Bishop Maigret | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Dad and Dave: On Our Selection | Dad Rudd | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Travelling North | Frank | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Ladyhawke | Father Imperius | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Murder with Mirrors | Insp. Curry | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Monsignor Quixote | Sancho Zancas | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Chain | Thomas | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | King Lear | Gloucester | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Country | Sir Frederick Carlion | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | The French Lieutenant's Woman | Dr. Grogan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Rumpole's Return | Horace Rumpole | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Blue Lagoon | Paddy Button | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | The House on Garibaldi Street | David Ben-Gurion | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Nativity | King Herod | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Last Tasmanian | Narrator (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Damien - Omen II | Carl Bugenhagen (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Candleshoe | Harry Bundage | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Omen | Carl Bugenhagen (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Rumpole of the Bailey | Horace Rumpole | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother | Moriarty | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Christmas Messenger | (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Massacre in Rome | Gen. Kurt Maelzer | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | Ryan's Daughter | Thomas Ryan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | On the Eve of Publication | Robert Kelvin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Shoes of the Fisherman | Cardinal Leone | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Decline and Fall ...of a Birdwatcher | Captain Grimes | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Nobody Runs Forever | Mr Flannery, Premier of New South Wales (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Assignment K | Smith | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Alice in Wonderland | Duchess | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | A Man for All Seasons | Thomas Cromwell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Help! | Clang | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Amorous Adventures of Moll Flanders | Gauner Squint | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Tea Party | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | King and Country | Capt. O'Sullivan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Hot Enough for June | Simoneva | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Horse Without a Head | Roublot | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Children of the Damned | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Doctor in Distress | Mr. Harry "Luther" Heilbronn (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Inspector | Brandt | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Day the Earth Caught Fire | Bill Maguire | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Mr. Topaze | Muche | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Jazz Boat | Supr. Baker | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Scent of Mystery | Tommy Kennedy | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Yesterday's Enemy | Max | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Mouse That Roared | Benter | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | A Tale of Two Cities | Old Bailey | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Time Without Pity | Robert Stanford | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | X: The Unknown | Inspector McGill | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | All for Mary | Gaston Nikopopoulos | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Murder in the Cathedral | Third Knight | Hit | Similar → |
Leo McKern - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Leo McKern?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Leo McKern is "The Christmas Messenger" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Leo McKern acted in?
Leo McKern has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Leo McKern?
Other notable films include "Monsignor Quixote", "Rumpole of the Bailey", and "The Nativity".