Peter Forbes - Actor Profile

Peter Forbes

Acting
Updated: May 19, 2026
11Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated

Peter Forbes Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Peter Forbes reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 11 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 45% of Peter Forbes'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 National Theatre Live: Follies, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Peter Forbes Movies Ranked

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

★8.0
National Theatre Live: Follies (2017) movie poster
★8.0

National Theatre Live: Follies: New York, 1971. There’s a party on the stage of the Weismann Theatre. Tomorrow the iconic building will be demolished. T

National Theatre Live: Follies

2017•Drama
★8.0
The Government Inspector (2005) movie poster
★8.0

The Government Inspector: The Government Inspector is a 2005 television drama based on the life of Dr. David Kelly and the lead-up to the Iraq War

The Government Inspector

2005•Drama
★7.1
The Wife (2017) movie poster
★7.1

The Wife: A wife questions her life choices as she travels to Stockholm with her husband, where he is slated to receive the Nobel

The Wife

2017•Drama
★6.7
Judy (2019) movie poster
★6.7

Judy: Thirty years after starring in "The Wizard of Oz," beloved actress and singer Judy Garland arrives in London to perform

Judy

2019•Drama
★6.6
Wilde (1997) movie poster
★6.6

Wilde: Oscar Wilde is a married playwright who has occasionally indulged his weakness for male suitors. After much toil, Wilde

Wilde

1997•Drama

Full Filmography

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 National Theatre Live: Coriolanus Menenius Flop Similar →
2022 National Theatre Live: Jack Absolute Flies Again Sir Anthony Absolute Flop Similar →
2019 Judy Richardson Hit Similar →
2018 National Theatre Live: Allelujah! Salter Flop Similar →
2018 King Lear Doctor Average Similar →
2017 National Theatre Live: Follies Buddy Plummer Super Hit Similar →
2017 The Wife James Finch Hit Similar →
2010 The First Men in the Moon Dad Average Similar →
2005 The Government Inspector Wing Commander John Clark Super Hit Similar →
1997 Wilde Detective Hit Similar →
1992 Blue Ice Medic Flop Similar →

Peter Forbes - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Peter Forbes?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Peter Forbes is "National Theatre Live: Follies" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Peter Forbes acted in?

Peter Forbes has been featured in at least 11 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Peter Forbes?

Other notable films include "The Government Inspector", "The Wife", and "Judy".

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