Nicholas Jones

Acting

Freshness: Mar 11, 2026

44Total Films

9.5 Highest Rated

Born: Apr 3, 1946

Birth Place: London, England, UK

About Nicholas Jones

Nicholas Jones (born 3 April 1946) is an English character actor who has appeared on stage, film and television.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Nicholas Jones reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 44 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Nicholas Jones's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 36% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Nicholas Jones remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in On Wings of Fire, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Nicholas Jones Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Nicholas Jones's career based on audience ratings.

★9.5

★9.5

On Wings of Fire: Maestro Zubin Mehta introduces the history of Zoroastrianism and prophet Zarathushtra in an epic that covers 3500 years

On Wings of Fire

1986•Drama

★7.5

★7.5

The Beggar Bride: How far will she go for money? "Don't you see, Billy, people like them owe people like us." Young, beautiful and livin

The Beggar Bride

1997•Drama

★7.4

★7.4

Darkest Hour: In May 1940, the fate of World War II hangs on Winston Churchill, who must decide whether to negotiate with Adolf Hitler

Darkest Hour

2017•Drama

★7.3

★7.3

Hornblower: Mutiny: Hornblower and his comrades come under the command of a revered but mentally unstable captain and are forced to mutiny i

Hornblower: Mutiny

2001•War

★7.3

Hornblower: Retribution (2001) movie poster

★7.3

Hornblower: Retribution: Hornblower and the other officers of the Renown must return to Jamaica to face a court-martial and possible execution fo

Hornblower: Retribution

2001•War

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Nicholas Jones.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2022	Miss Willoughby and the Haunted Bookshop	Professor Vernon Murray	Flop	Similar →
2018	The Children Act	Professor Carter	Hit	Similar →
2017	Darkest Hour	Sir John Simon	Hit	Similar →
2017	War Machine	Dick Waddle	Average	Similar →
2015	In the Heart of the Sea	Pollard Senior	Hit	Similar →
2014	Mr. Turner	Sir John Soane	Hit	Similar →
2014	Beyond the Pale	Sir Edward Shore	Hit	Similar →
2014	Effie Gray	Doctor Lee	Average	Similar →
2013	Philomena	Dr. Robert	Hit	Similar →
2012	The Best of Men	General Blake	Hit	Similar →
2011	The Iron Lady	Admiral Leach	Average	Similar →
2011	The Lady	Robert Gordon, UK Ambassador 1995-1999	Hit	Similar →
2009	Margaret	Tim Renton	Average	Similar →
2007	Flawless	Jameson	Hit	Similar →
2007	Surveillance 24/7	Lord Raven (Jake's Father)	Flop	Similar →
2004	Vera Drake	Defence Barrister	Hit	Similar →
2004	Vanity Fair	Lord Darlington	Average	Similar →
2001	Hornblower: Retribution	Lt. Buckland	Hit	Similar →
2001	Hornblower: Mutiny	Lieutenant Buckland	Hit	Similar →
1999	This Year's Love	James	Flop	Similar →
1997	Sharpe: The Legend	Fletcher	Flop	Similar →
1997	The Beggar Bride	Sir Fabian Ormerod	Super Hit	Similar →
1997	Gobble	George Cranley	Flop	Similar →
1996	Circles of Deceit: Sleeping Dogs	Schroeder	Flop	Similar →
1994	Sharpe's Company	Fletcher	Hit	Similar →
1993	Unnatural Causes	Luker	Hit	Similar →
1992	A Dangerous Man: Lawrence After Arabia	Lord Dyson	Average	Similar →
1990	Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less	Dr. Robin Oakley	Average	Similar →
1989	Fellow Traveller	Inspector	Flop	Similar →
1989	The Saint: The Brazilian Connection	Dr. Lester	Flop	Similar →
1989	When the Whales Came	Vicar	Average	Similar →
1986	On Wings of Fire	King Gushnasp	Super Hit	Similar →
1985	The Price	Andrew	Flop	Similar →
1982	The Glory Hole	Captain	Flop	Similar →
1975	The Little Minister	Captain Halliwell	Flop	Similar →
1975	Husband to Mrs. Fitzherbert	Prince of Wales	Flop	Similar →
1974	The Canterville Ghost	Duke of Cheshire	Average	Similar →
1974	Daisy Miller	Charles	Average	Similar →
1974	The Sun Is God	John Ruskin	Flop	Similar →
1973	Alice Through the Looking Glass	-	Average	Similar →
1973	Wolfshead: The Legend of Robin Hood	Squire	Flop	Similar →
1973	The Blockhouse	Kromer	Average	Similar →
1971	Crucible of Horror	Benjy Smith	Flop	Similar →
1970	Hamlet	Laertes	Flop	Similar →

Nicholas Jones - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Nicholas Jones?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Nicholas Jones is "On Wings of Fire" with a rating of 9.5/10.

How many movies has Nicholas Jones acted in?

Nicholas Jones has been featured in at least 44 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Nicholas Jones?

Other notable films include "The Beggar Bride", "Darkest Hour", and "Hornblower: Mutiny".