Robert Powell
ActingAbout Robert Powell
Robert Powell (born June 1, 1944) is an English actor. In 1964, he started his acting career while attending Manchester University. In 1967, he made his film debut, and later landed his first starring role in The Italian Job (1969). Some of his well known movies include Franco Ziefirelli's "Jesus of Nazareth" (1977), Ken Russell's Tommy (1975) and Mahler (1974), the remake of The Thirty Nine Steps (1978), and the popular TV series "Doomwatch" (1970). Robert married on 29th August, 1975 to Barbara 'Babs' Lord. They now have a son and a daughter. In 1982, Robert won the Best Actor award at the Venice Film Festival for his performance in Imperative (1982). He won the best actor award at the Paris Film Festival for Harlequin (1980). For his portrayal of Jesus in Jesus of Nazareth he received best actor awards from TV Times and Italian TV Times, the international arts prize at the Fiuggi Film Festival, grand prize at the Saint-Vincent Film Festival, and a nomination as best actor from The Irish Academy of Film and Television arts. In reference to his role as Jesus in Jesus of Nazareth, Robert said, "I hope Jesus Christ will be the last in my line of sensitive young men for quite a while.".
Robert Powell Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Robert Powell reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Robert Powell's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 60% of Robert Powell'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 Bam! Pow! Zap!, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Robert Powell Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Robert Powell's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Robert Powell has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Tales of Television Centre | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Colour Me Kubrick | Robert | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | The Queen's Lost Uncle | Narrator | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Seven Games from Glory | Narrator | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | The Second World War in Color | Narrator (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Pride of Africa | David Webb | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Legends of Treasure Island | Dr Livesey (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Mystery of Edwin Drood | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Titanic - The Story | Narrator (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Das lange Gespräch mit dem Vogel | John Barth | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | The Boer War: 1899-1902 | Narrator | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | The English Civil Wars | Narrator | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Chunuk Bair | Sgt. Maj. Frank Smith | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Il segno del comando | Prof. Edward Foster | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | The First Circle | Gleb Nershin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | The Golden Years | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Romeo.Juliet | Romeo (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Down There in the Jungle | Kruger | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Love Sins | Gabriele D'Annunzio | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | Classic Ghost Stories | Professor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | What Waits Below | Rupert 'Wolf' Wolfsen | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Frankenstein | Victor Frankenstein | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Wandering Company | Narrator (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | The Jigsaw Man | Jamie Fraser | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Imperative | Augustin | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Hunchback of Notre Dame | Phoebus | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Pygmalion | Higgins | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Survivor | Keller | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Jane Austen in Manhattan | Pierre | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Harlequin | Gregory Wolfe | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Thirty Nine Steps | Richard Hannay | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Four Feathers | Jack Durrance | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Beyond Good and Evil | Paul Rée | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Tommy | Captain Walker | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | Death to Sister Mary | Rook | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Mahler | Gustav Mahler | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Lady Killer | Paul Tanner | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Asphyx | Giles Cunningham | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Asylum | Dr. Martin | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Mrs. Warren's Profession | Frank Gardner | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Shelley | Percy Bysshe Shelley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Running Scared | Tom Betancourt | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Secrets | Allan Wood | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Hunting of Lionel Crane | Lionel Crane | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Season of the Witch | Shaun | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Walk a Crooked Path | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | Tower of London: The Innocent | Earl of Warwick | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Italian Job | Yellow | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Bam! Pow! Zap! | Arkie | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Robbery | Deltic Train Guard (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
Robert Powell - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Robert Powell?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Robert Powell is "Bam! Pow! Zap!" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Robert Powell acted in?
Robert Powell has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Robert Powell?
Other notable films include "Titanic - The Story", "The English Civil Wars", and "The Golden Years".