What is Peter Cookson's latest movie?

Peter Cookson's most recent film is "White Lies" (1998).

Is Peter Cookson a good actor?

Peter Cookson has an average audience rating of 6.8/10 across 13 films on movieMx, with standout performances in The Scarlet Horseman, Swingtime Johnny, G.I. Honeymoon.

Peter Cookson

Q: What is the best movie of Peter Cookson?

According to audience ratings on movieMx, the best movie starring Peter Cookson is "The Scarlet Horseman" with a rating of 10.0/10.

Q: How many movies has Peter Cookson acted in?

Peter Cookson has been featured in at least 13 major films. Their complete ranked filmography is listed on this page.

Acting

Updated: May 09, 2026

13Total Films

10.0 Highest Rated

Born: May 8, 1913

Peter Cookson Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Peter Cookson reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 13 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 54% of Peter Cookson'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 Scarlet Horseman, which stands out as a key performance.

Best Peter Cookson Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Peter Cookson's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0

The Scarlet Horseman (1946) movie poster

★10.0

The Scarlet Horseman: Government agents work to interfere with schemes to trick the Comanches into war with the Texans.

The Scarlet Horseman

1946•Action

★9.0

★9.0

Swingtime Johnny: The Andrews Sisters take a hiatus from show business to aid the war effort. They take on jobs at a pipe-organ plant now

Swingtime Johnny

1944•Music

★8.0

★8.0

G.I. Honeymoon: In this romantic comedy, set during WW II, an newlywed army couple are unable to consummate their marriage, as on their

G.I. Honeymoon

1945•Comedy

★8.0

★8.0

Strange Conquest: Two doctors try to find the cure for a fatal disease, while battling each other for the affection of a beautiful woman d

Strange Conquest

1946•Drama

★7.5

★7.5

Shadow of Suspicion: Brash ladies' man James Dale and his partner, wisecracking Everett Northrup, are sent by Cartell & Co. jewelers to s

Shadow of Suspicion

1944•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Peter Cookson has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1998	White Lies	Horrible Skinhead	Average	Similar →
1946	Don't Gamble with Strangers	Bob Randall	Average	Similar →
1946	Strange Conquest	William Sommers	Super Hit	Similar →
1946	Fear	Larry Crain	Flop	Similar →
1946	The Scarlet Horseman	Kirk Norris	Super Hit	Similar →
1945	Behind City Lights	Lance Marlow	Hit	Similar →
1945	G.I. Honeymoon	Lt. Robert 'Bob' Gordon	Super Hit	Similar →
1945	Adventures of Kitty O'Day	Johnny Jones	Average	Similar →
1944	Shadow of Suspicion	James 'Jimmy' Dale	Super Hit	Similar →
1944	The Girl Who Dared	Rufus Blair	Average	Similar →
1944	Detective Kitty O'Day	Johnny Jones	Flop	Similar →
1944	A Guy Named Joe	Sgt. Hanson (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1944	Swingtime Johnny	Jonathan	Super Hit	Similar →

Peter Cookson - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Peter Cookson?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Peter Cookson is "The Scarlet Horseman" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Peter Cookson acted in?

Peter Cookson has been featured in at least 13 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Peter Cookson?

Other notable films include "Swingtime Johnny", "G.I. Honeymoon", and "Strange Conquest".