What is Sam Kelly's latest movie?

Sam Kelly's most recent film is "Comedy Classics: Porridge" (2022).

Is Sam Kelly a good actor?

Sam Kelly has an average audience rating of 5.3/10 across 41 films on movieMx, with standout performances in Night Voice, Frankie and Johnnie, Soap Opera in Stockwell.

Sam Kelly

Q: What is the best movie of Sam Kelly?

According to audience ratings on movieMx, the best movie starring Sam Kelly is "Night Voice" with a rating of 10.0/10.

Q: How many movies has Sam Kelly acted in?

Sam Kelly has been featured in at least 41 major films. Their complete ranked filmography is listed on this page.

Acting

Updated: May 12, 2026

41Total Films

10.0 Highest Rated

Born: Dec 19, 1943

Birth Place: Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, UK

About Sam Kelly

Roger Michael Kelly (19 December 1943 – 14 June 2014), known by the stage name Sam Kelly, was an English actor who appeared in film, television, radio, and theatre. He is best known for his roles as Captain Hans Geering in 'Allo 'Allo!, Warren in Porridge, Sam in On the Up, and Ted Liversidge in Barbara. Description above from the Wikipedia article Sam Kelly, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Sam Kelly Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Sam Kelly reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 41 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 51% of Sam Kelly'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 Night Voice, which stands out as a key performance.

Best Sam Kelly Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Sam Kelly's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0

★10.0

Night Voice: Clarence Flamer hosts a late-night talk show on regional radio station North Star Sound. A phone call he takes one night

Night Voice

1990•Drama

★9.0

★9.0

Frankie and Johnnie: When two teenagers commit suicide the police and the press assume the motive to be some kind of love pact. But Allan Bla

Frankie and Johnnie

1986•Drama

★8.0

Soap Opera in Stockwell (1973) movie poster

★8.0

Soap Opera in Stockwell: A baby is snatched from outside a launderette. The manageress and customers try to work out who was responsible. Part of

Soap Opera in Stockwell

1973

★8.0

Mike Leigh: Making Plays (1982) movie poster

★8.0

Mike Leigh: Making Plays: Writer and Director Mike Leigh discusses the techniques used to create his plays.

Mike Leigh: Making Plays

1982•Documentary

★7.7

★7.7

What's a Carry On?: Documentary commemorating the 40th anniversary of the 'Carry On' comedy film series. Archive clips and out-takes are mix

What's a Carry On?

1998•Documentary

Full Filmography

Every movie Sam Kelly has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2022	Comedy Classics: Porridge	(archive footage)	Flop	Similar →
2014	Mr. Turner	Theatre Actor	Hit	Similar →
2013	Common People	Derrick	Flop	Similar →
2012	A Running Jump	Grandad	Average	Similar →
2011	The Broken Santa	Ron	Flop	Similar →
2010	Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang	Mr. Docherty	Average	Similar →
2009	Harvest	-	Flop	Similar →
2007	Christmas at the Riviera	Dennis	Flop	Similar →
2007	The Man from Montevideo	Cyril Rickett	Flop	Similar →
2004	Beauty	Bernard Wardle	Hit	Similar →
2004	Ready When You Are, Mr McGill	Edgar	Hit	Similar →
2004	EastEnders: Pat and Mo	Stan Porter	Hit	Similar →
2003	Life Beyond the Box: Norman Stanley Fletcher	'Bunny' Warren	Super Hit	Similar →
2002	All or Nothing	Sid	Hit	Similar →
2000	Honest	Uncle Sid Gallin	Flop	Similar →
1999	Topsy-Turvy	Richard Barker	Hit	Similar →
1999	The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Masks of Evil	Dr. Heinzer	Flop	Similar →
1998	What's a Carry On?	Projectionist (archive footage) (uncredited)	Super Hit	Similar →
1995	Eleven Men Against Eleven	Ron Griffiths	Hit	Similar →
1994	Requiem Apache	John	Super Hit	Similar →
1993	Stalag Luft	Adolf Hitler	Hit	Similar →
1992	Blue Ice	George	Flop	Similar →
1990	Night Voice	Jonjo O'Neill	Super Hit	Similar →
1988	Thin Air	Henry Campbell	Hit	Similar →
1987	Acorn Antiques	Director	Super Hit	Similar →
1987	Will You Love Me Tomorrow	Beachcomber	Flop	Similar →
1986	The Insurance Man	One-Legged Man	Average	Similar →
1986	Frankie and Johnnie	Lomax	Super Hit	Similar →
1984	Arthur's Hallowed Ground	Sales Representative	Hit	Similar →
1982	Mike Leigh: Making Plays	Self	Super Hit	Similar →
1981	Days at the Beach	Sergeant Major Globe	Flop	Similar →
1980	Grown-Ups	Mr Butcher	Hit	Similar →
1979	Porridge	Warren	Hit	Similar →
1979	Who's Who	Mr Desmond Shakespeare	Average	Similar →
1977	Professional Foul	Grayson	Super Hit	Similar →
1976	Porridge: The Desperate Hours	Warren	Flop	Similar →
1976	The Chester Mystery Plays	-	Flop	Similar →
1975	Porridge: No Way Out	Warren	Flop	Similar →
1975	Carry On Behind	Projectionist (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1974	Carry On Dick	Sir Roger's Coachman	Average	Similar →
1973	Soap Opera in Stockwell	Nancy	Super Hit	Similar →

Sam Kelly - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Sam Kelly?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Sam Kelly is "Night Voice" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Sam Kelly acted in?

Sam Kelly has been featured in at least 41 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Sam Kelly?

Other notable films include "Frankie and Johnnie", "Soap Opera in Stockwell", and "Mike Leigh: Making Plays".