
Leonard Mudie
ActingAbout Leonard Mudie
From Wikipedia Leonard Mudie (11 April 1883–14 April 1965) was an English character actor whose career lasted for nearly fifty years. After a successful start as a stage actor in England, he appeared regularly in the US, and made his home there from 1932. He appeared in character roles on Broadway and in Hollywood films. Mudie made his film debut in a Boris Karloff film, The Mummy, in 1932. He moved to Hollywood in that year and lived there for the rest of his life. He played a range of screen parts, some substantial, and others short cameos. Among the bigger roles were Dr. Pearson in The Mummy, Porthinos in Cleopatra (1934), Maitland in Mary of Scotland (1936), and De Bourenne in Anthony Adverse (1936). His small roles, according to The New York Times, were typically "a bewigged, gimlet-eyed British judge". Mudie made the post-war transition into television, and appeared in several episodes of Adventures of Superman. For the post-war cinema he played the regular character Commander Barnes in the series of Bomba, the Jungle Boy films.
Leonard Mudie Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Leonard Mudie 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 Leonard Mudie's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 80% of Leonard Mudie'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 Through the Storm, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Leonard Mudie Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Leonard Mudie's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Leonard Mudie has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Star Trek: The Menagerie | Second Survivor (archive footage) (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Lord of the Jungle | Commissioner Andy Barnes | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Kiss Me Deadly | Athletic Club Clerk (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Black Shield of Falworth | Friar Edward | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | King Richard and the Crusaders | Physician (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Limelight | Dr. Blake - Calvero's Doctor | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | African Treasure | Andy Barnes | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court | Lord Mayor's Aide (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Clues to Adventure | Townsman (archive footage) (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Checkered Coat | Jerry | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Song of My Heart | Conductor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Bulldog Drummond at Bay | Meredith | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Private Affairs of Bel Ami | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Locket | Hickson (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | My Name Is Julia Ross | Peters (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Corn Is Green | Station Master (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Dragon Seed | Old Peddler Selling Poison (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Appointment in Berlin | MacPhail (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Singapore Woman | The Doctor (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Letter | Fred (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | A Dispatch from Reuters | Member of Parliament (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | He Stayed for Breakfast | Communist Secretary | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Foreign Correspondent | McKenna | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Sea Hawk | Castle Sentry | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Brother Orchid | English Diamond Salesman (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Waterloo Bridge | Thomas Parker - Roy's Driver (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Charlie Chan's Murder Cruise | Gerald Pendleton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Earl of Chicago | Mr. Allington (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Rulers of the Sea | Mr. Barton (Uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes | Barrows - Moriarty's Attorney (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Bill of Rights | Moreland | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Dark Victory | Dr. Driscoll | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle | British Officer (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Dramatic School | Bishop Cauchon in "Joan of Arc" (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Arrest Bulldog Drummond | Richard Gannett | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Mad Miss Manton | Managing Editor (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Marie Antoinette | Man Yelling 'Have You Proof?' (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Adventures of Robin Hood | Town Crier (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Shall We Dance | Waiter (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Lloyd's of London | Waiter #2 | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Captain Blood | Baron Jeffreys | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Sylvia Scarlett | Steward | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Great Impersonation | Mangan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | A Feather in Her Hat | Hyde Park Orator (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Top Hat | Florist (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Les Misérables | Priest Counselling Released Prisoners | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Cardinal Richelieu | Olivares | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Mystery of Mr. X | Mr. X | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Mummy | Professor Pearson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | Through the Storm | Jeremiah | Super Hit | Similar → |
Leonard Mudie - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Leonard Mudie?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Leonard Mudie is "Through the Storm" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Leonard Mudie acted in?
Leonard Mudie has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Leonard Mudie?
Other notable films include "The Checkered Coat", "He Stayed for Breakfast", and "Clues to Adventure".




