Noel Appleby - Actor Profile

Noel Appleby

Acting
Updated: May 12, 2026
8Total Films
8.5 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 5, 1933
Birth Place: New Zealand

About Noel Appleby

Noel Appleby was born on April 5, 1933. He was an actor, known for The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King and The Navigator: A Medieval Odyssey . He died on May 17, 2007 in New Zealand.

Known For: Acting

Noel Appleby Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Noel Appleby reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 8 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 38% of Noel Appleby'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 Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Noel Appleby Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Noel Appleby's career based on audience ratings.

★8.5
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) movie poster
★8.5

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King: As armies mass for a final battle that will decide the fate of the world--and powerful, ancient forces of Light and Dark

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

2003•Adventure
★8.4
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) movie poster
★8.4

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring: Young hobbit Frodo Baggins, after inheriting a mysterious ring from his uncle Bilbo, must leave his home in order to kee

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

2001•Adventure
★6.5
Channelling Baby (1999) movie poster
★6.5

Channelling Baby: Destined to be lovers, Bunnie and Geoff are wildly happy together in the 1970's, until something terrible happens to dr

Channelling Baby

1999•Drama
★6.2
The Navigator: A Medieval Odyssey (1988) movie poster
★6.2

The Navigator: A Medieval Odyssey: Cumberland, 1348. The plague is spreading in medieval England. The remote village of little Griffin is also threatened.

The Navigator: A Medieval Odyssey

1988•Adventure
★6.2
User Friendly (1990) movie poster
★6.2

User Friendly: Everyone is chasing a little wooden dog. Old and young, they all think it contains an elixir of life. Miranda, a manic c

User Friendly

1990•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Noel Appleby has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2003 The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King Everard Proudfoot Super Hit Similar →
2002 Cupid's Prey Herbert Flop Similar →
2001 The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Everard Proudfoot Super Hit Similar →
1999 Channelling Baby Chaplain Hit Similar →
1992 My Grandpa Is a Vampire Ernie Average Similar →
1990 The Shrimp on the Barbie Slim Average Similar →
1990 User Friendly Barry Average Similar →
1988 The Navigator: A Medieval Odyssey Ulf Average Similar →

Noel Appleby - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Noel Appleby?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Noel Appleby is "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" with a rating of 8.5/10.

How many movies has Noel Appleby acted in?

Noel Appleby has been featured in at least 8 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Noel Appleby?

Other notable films include "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring", "Channelling Baby", and "The Navigator: A Medieval Odyssey".

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