Peter Bull
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Peter Cecil Bull, DSC (21 March 1912 – 20 May 1984) was a British character actor. Description above from the Wikipedia article Peter Bull, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Peter Bull reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Peter Bull'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 44% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Peter Bull remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Smart Alec, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Peter Bull Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Peter Bull's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Peter Bull.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Yellowbeard | Queen Anne | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Tempest | Alonso, the King of Naples | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Light Princess | Fat Frog (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Brute | Housemaster | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Great Expectations | Wemmick | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Lady Caroline Lamb | Minister | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Alice's Adventures in Wonderland | Duchess | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Girl Stroke Boy | Peter Hovendon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Executioner | Butterfield | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | Doctor Dolittle | General Bellowes | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | You Must Be Joking | Ferocious Man in Library | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | Licensed to Kill | Masterman | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Intelligence Men | Philippe | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb | Botschafter De Sadesky | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Old Dark House | Caspar Femm / Jasper Femm | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Tom Jones | Thwackum | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | Goodbye Again | Client | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Rebel | Manager of Art Gallery, Paris | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | The 3 Worlds of Gulliver | Lord Bermogg | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Scapegoat | Aristide | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Tom Thumb | Town Crier | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Horse's Mouth | Man in Taxi (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Green Man | General Niva | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Who Done It? | Scientist | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | Footsteps in the Fog | Brasher | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Beau Brummell | Mr. Fox | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Captain's Paradise | Kalikan firing-squad officer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | Malta Story | Flying Officer | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Salute the Toff | Lorne | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | The African Queen | Captain of Louisa | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Scrooge | First Businessman / Narrator | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Six Men | The Chief | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Smart Alec | Prosecuting Attorney | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | I'll Get You for This | Hans | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Cardboard Cavalier | Mosspot | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Woman Hater | Mr. Fletcher | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Saraband for Dead Lovers | Prince George Louis | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Oliver Twist | Landlord of 'Three Cripples' | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | They Made Me a Fugitive | Fidgity Phil | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Turners of Prospect Road | J.G. Clarkson | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Quiet Wedding | Tenor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | Contraband | Third Brother Grimm | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Dead Man's Shoes | Defense Counsel | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Young Man's Fancy | French Soldier (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Ware Case | Eustace Ede | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Marie Antoinette | Gamin (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Non-Stop New York | Spurgeon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Sabotage | Mr. Verloc's Visitor (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | As You Like It | William | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Beloved Vagabond | Artist in bar | Average | Similar → |
Peter Bull - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Peter Bull?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Peter Bull is "Smart Alec" with a rating of 8.5/10.
How many movies has Peter Bull acted in?
Peter Bull has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Peter Bull?
Other notable films include "Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb", "The Rebel", and "Oliver Twist".