Maurice Denham
ActingAbout Maurice Denham
Maurice Denham OBE (23 December 1909 – 24 July 2002) was an English character actor who appeared in over 100 television programmes and films throughout his long career. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Maurice Denham Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Maurice Denham 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 Maurice Denham's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 100% of Maurice Denham'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 Edward & Mrs. Simpson, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Maurice Denham Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Maurice Denham's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Maurice Denham has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Bed | Couple Man | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Last Vampyre | Augustus Merridew | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Nona | Don Fransciso | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship | (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Miss Marple: 4.50 from Paddington | Luther Crackenthorpe | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | 84 Charing Cross Road | George Martin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | All Passion Spent | Gervase Bucktrout | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Monsignor Quixote | Senor Diego | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Chain | Grandpa | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Martin Luther, Heretic | Father Staupitz | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Gate of Eden: Part One - Mr. Falconer | Tom Falconer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Edward & Mrs. Simpson | Cosmo Lang - Archbishop of Canterbury | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Love's Labour's Lost | Don Adriano de Armando | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Day of the Jackal | General Colbert | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Nicholas and Alexandra | Kokovtsov | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Julius Caesar | Julius Caesar | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | From Chekhov with Love | Alexander Chekhov | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | A Slight Ache | Edward | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Heroes of Telemark | Doctor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Nanny | Dr. Beamaster | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours 11 Minutes | Trawler Skipper | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Operation Crossbow | RAF Officer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Uncle | Mr. Ream | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Long Past Glory | Charles | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Two-Way Stretch | Governor Horatio Bennett | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Sink the Bismarck! | Commander Richards | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Our Man in Havana | Admiral | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | I Can Destroy the Sun | Dr. Lunn | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Night of the Demon | Professor Henry Harrington | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | 23 Paces to Baker Street | Inspector Grovening | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Animal Farm | All animals (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Eight O'Clock Walk | Horace Clifford | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Million Pound Note | Jonathan Reid | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Power to Fly | Narrator | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | No Highway in the Sky | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Spider and the Fly | Colonel de la Roche | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Landfall | Wing Commander Hewitt | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Don't Ever Leave Me | Mr. Knowles | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Poet's Pub | PC Windle | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Once Upon a Dream | Vicar | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | London Belongs to Me | Jack Rufus | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Oliver Twist | Chief of Police | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Look Before You Love | Fosser | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Fame Is the Spur | Prison Doctor #2 (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Captain Boycott | Lt. Col. Strickland | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Holiday Camp | Camp Doctor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Upturned Glass | Mobile Policeman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Take My Life | Defense Counsel | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Man Within | Smuggler | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Many Waters | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
Maurice Denham - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Maurice Denham?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Maurice Denham is "Edward & Mrs. Simpson" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Maurice Denham acted in?
Maurice Denham has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Maurice Denham?
Other notable films include "Long Past Glory", "The Gate of Eden: Part One - Mr. Falconer", and "A Slight Ache".