Geoffrey Sumner - Actor Profile

Geoffrey Sumner

Acting
39Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 20, 1908
Birth Place: Ilfracombe, Devon, England, UK

About Geoffrey Sumner

Speaker of "This is a journey into sound" as used in multiple songs.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Geoffrey Sumner reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 39 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Geoffrey Sumner's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 18% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Geoffrey Sumner remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Flying Eye, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Geoffrey Sumner Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Geoffrey Sumner's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Geoffrey Sumner.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1980 There Goes The Bride Gerald Drimond Flop Similar →
1975 Side by Side Magistrate Hit Similar →
1972 That's Your Funeral Lord Lieutenant Flop Similar →
1968 The Bone Grinder Pedestrian Flop Similar →
1966 Cul-de-sac Christopher's Father Hit Similar →
1966 The Open Door Charles Flop Similar →
1964 All in Good Time The Auctioneer Flop Similar →
1962 Band of Thieves The Governor Hit Similar →
1959 Hook, Line and Sinker - Flop Similar →
1958 I Only Arsked Major Upshott-Bagley Average Similar →
1955 Farnborough Fly Past Narrator Flop Similar →
1955 The Flying Eye - Super Hit Similar →
1954 Paid to Kill Chapter Average Similar →
1954 Doctor in the House Forensic Lecturer (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1953 The Dog and the Diamonds Mr. Gayford Average Similar →
1953 Always a Bride Teddy Average Similar →
1953 Full Circle - Flop Similar →
1953 Those People Next Door F / Lt Claude Kimberley Flop Similar →
1952 Top Secret Pike Average Similar →
1952 The Happy Family Sir Charles Spanniell Hit Similar →
1951 Appointment with Venus Major - Vet. Corps Flop Similar →
1951 A Tale of Five Cities Wingco Flop Similar →
1951 Enterprise - Flop Similar →
1950 Traveller's Joy Lord Tilbrook Average Similar →
1949 Dark Secret Jack Farrell Flop Similar →
1949 Helter Skelter Humphrey Beagle Average Similar →
1948 Seven More Stations Himself - Commentator Flop Similar →
1948 Robinson Charley (voice) Flop Similar →
1948 Easy Money Nightclub Patron (uncredited) Average Similar →
1948 Charley's March of Time Voice Average Similar →
1948 Men of Merit (a Lantern Lecture) - Flop Similar →
1947 Mine Own Executioner Parkinson Hit Similar →
1947 While the Sun Shines A Peer Flop Similar →
1946 General Election Self - Narrator (voice) Flop Similar →
1945 The Great Game Narrator Flop Similar →
1940 Law and Disorder Detective Delacroix Average Similar →
1939 Lucky to Me Fanshaw Flop Similar →
1939 The Gang's All Here Flats' Superintendent Flop Similar →
1938 Premiere Captain Curry Flop Similar →

Geoffrey Sumner - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Geoffrey Sumner?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Geoffrey Sumner is "The Flying Eye" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Geoffrey Sumner acted in?

Geoffrey Sumner has been featured in at least 39 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Geoffrey Sumner?

Other notable films include "The Happy Family", "Band of Thieves", and "Mine Own Executioner".