Roy Dotrice
ActingAbout Roy Dotrice
Roy Dotrice (May 26, 1923 - October 16, 2017) was a British radio, stage, and screen actor. On stage, he won acclaim for his Tony Award-winning Broadway performance in the revival of A Moon for the Misbegotten and one person plays such as Brief Lives. On screen, he is best known as Leopold Mozart in Amadeus and as a regular on the 1987-1990 series Beauty and the Beast. Dotrice was also known for his voice work, including recording the books in George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire. He also appeared in the television adaptation as Hallyne the pyromancer.
Roy Dotrice Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Roy Dotrice reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 48 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Roy Dotrice's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 52% of Roy Dotrice'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 One of Those Things, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Roy Dotrice Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Roy Dotrice's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Roy Dotrice has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Hellboy II: The Golden Army | King Balor | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Go Go Tales | Jay | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Played | Jack Rawlings | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | These Foolish Things | Lord Carter | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Camp Hollywood | Himself | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Alien Hunter | Dr. John Bachman | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Walt Disney's Fables - Vol.1 | Narrator (voice) (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Like Father, Like Santa | Ambrose Booth | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | The Scarlet Letter | Rev. Thomas Cheever | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Swimming with Sharks | Cyrus Miles | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Children of the Dark | Dr. Burnham | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Stephen King's Golden Tales | Count Jeffrey Draco | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | The Cutting Edge | Anton Pamchenko | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | The Lounge People | Jeeves | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Suburban Commando | Zanuck | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | The Good Policeman | Cardinal O'Bannon | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Prince and the Pauper | Narrator (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | The Lady Forgets | Payton Massey | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Carmilla | Leo | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | The Dancing Princesses | The King | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Faerie Tale Theatre: Rip Van Winkle | Peter Vanderdonk | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Young Harry Houdini | Sir Arthur Conan Doyle | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Eliminators | Abbott Reeves | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | The Corsican Brothers | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Amadeus | Leopold Mozart | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Cheech & Chong's The Corsican Brothers | The Evil Fuckaire / Ye Old Jailer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Family Reunion | Lester Frye | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Alien Attack | Commissioner Gerald Simmons | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Saturn 3 | Benson (uncredited) (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | Stargazy on Zummerdown | Israel Tonge | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Hindle Wakes | Sir Timothy Farrar | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Space: 1999 | Commissioner Simmonds | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Hide and Seek | Mr. Grimes | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Tales from the Crypt | Charles Gregory | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Nicholas and Alexandra | General Alexeiev | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | One of Those Things | Henrik Vinther | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Bad Bad Jo Jo | Kayo Hathaway | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Buttercup Chain | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | Toomorrow | John Williams | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | Lock Up Your Daughters | Gossip | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | Picture to Post | Narrator (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | A Twist of Sand | David Garland | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | I Am Osango | Aaron Toft | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Heroes of Telemark | Jensen | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Wars of the Roses | King Edward IV | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Cherry Orchard | Firs | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Criminal | Dandy Nicholls (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Government Inspector | Soldier | Average | Similar → |
Roy Dotrice - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Roy Dotrice?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Roy Dotrice is "One of Those Things" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Roy Dotrice acted in?
Roy Dotrice has been featured in at least 48 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Roy Dotrice?
Other notable films include "Camp Hollywood", "The Good Policeman", and "The Wars of the Roses".