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Nicholas Selby

Acting
Updated: May 10, 2026
14Total Films
8.7 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 13, 1925
Birth Place: Holborn, London, England, UK

Nicholas Selby Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Nicholas Selby reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 14 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Nicholas Selby's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 43% of Nicholas Selby'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 Wars of the Roses, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Nicholas Selby Movies Ranked

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

★8.7
The Wars of the Roses (1965) movie poster
★8.7

The Wars of the Roses: A 1965 BBC adaptation of William Shakespeare's first historical tetralogy (1 Henry VI, 2 Henry VI, 3 Henry VI and Richar

The Wars of the Roses

1965•Drama
★8.0
Message for Posterity (1994) movie poster
★8.0

Message for Posterity: A version of Dennis Potter's play for television, remade shortly before his death as the original 1960s version had been

Message for Posterity

1994•Drama
★7.1
Macbeth (1971) movie poster
★7.1

Macbeth: Scotland, 11th century. Driven by the twisted prophecy of three witches and the ruthless ambition of his wife, warlord M

Macbeth

1971•War
★7.0
A Walk in the Sea (1966) movie poster
★7.0

A Walk in the Sea: A lonely spinster has her cottage in a seaside village requisitioned by the local council for a building scheme, with tr

A Walk in the Sea

1966•TV Movie
★7.0
In the Secret State (1985) movie poster
★7.0

In the Secret State: A Government Department with data on us all in its computers is not functioning quite as its ex-Head intended. Frank Str

In the Secret State

1985•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Nicholas Selby has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1998 Stiff Upper Lips Don 1 Average Similar →
1997 Mr White Goes To Westminster - Flop Similar →
1996 Giving Tongue Elderly Peer Flop Similar →
1995 The Affair Mr. Leyland Flop Similar →
1994 The Madness of King George Speaker Hit Similar →
1994 Message for Posterity 2nd Conservative MP Super Hit Similar →
1988 The Storyteller: The Heartless Giant King Flop Similar →
1985 Mata Hari Von Jagow Flop Similar →
1985 Anna Karenina Doctor Average Similar →
1985 In the Secret State Sir Gerald Dangerfield Hit Similar →
1971 Macbeth Duncan Hit Similar →
1966 A Walk in the Sea Licensee Hit Similar →
1965 The Wars of the Roses Duke of Winchester Super Hit Similar →
1959 Doctor Kabil Hillier Flop Similar →

Nicholas Selby - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Nicholas Selby?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Nicholas Selby is "The Wars of the Roses" with a rating of 8.7/10.

How many movies has Nicholas Selby acted in?

Nicholas Selby has been featured in at least 14 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Nicholas Selby?

Other notable films include "Message for Posterity", "Macbeth", and "A Walk in the Sea".

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