Derek Aylward - Actor Profile

Derek Aylward

Acting
18Total Films
7.0 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 29, 1922
Birth Place: Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, UK

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Derek Aylward reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 18 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Derek Aylward's filmography leans towards the Drama 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 28% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Derek Aylward remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Verdict, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Derek Aylward Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Derek Aylward's career based on audience ratings.

★7.0
The Verdict (1964) movie poster
★7.0

The Verdict — A racketeer, deported back from America, faces murder charge and hatches jury rigging plot with accomplice. Cross and do

The Verdict

1964•Mystery
★6.7
A Yank at Oxford (1938) movie poster
★6.7

A Yank at Oxford — A brash young American aristocrat attending Oxford University gets a chance to prove himself and win the heart of his an

A Yank at Oxford

1938•Drama
★6.7
Darling (1965) movie poster
★6.7

Darling — Diana, a beautiful but shallow and easily distracted model and failed actress, toys with the affections of several men w

Darling

1965•Drama
★6.6
The Ghost of St. Michael's (1941) movie poster
★6.6

The Ghost of St. Michael's — Will Hay, back in his role as a hapless teacher, is hired by a grim school in remotest Scotland. The school soon starts

The Ghost of St. Michael's

1941•Comedy
★6.5
Anna Karenina (1961) movie poster
★6.5

Anna Karenina — In Imperial Russia, Anna, wife of the officer Karenin, goes to Moscow to visit her brother. On the way, she meets charmi

Anna Karenina

1961•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Derek Aylward.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1970 Cool It, Carol! Tommy Sanders Flop Similar →
1970 Man of Violence Nixon Average Similar →
1969 Der Porno-Graf von Schweden Miles Fanthorpe Flop Similar →
1969 School for Sex Giles Wingate Flop Similar →
1968 For Men Only Miles Fanthorpe Flop Similar →
1968 The Big Switch Karl Mendez Flop Similar →
1965 Darling Party Guest (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1964 The Verdict Phillip-Greene Hit Similar →
1961 Anna Karenina General Prince Serpoukhovskoi Hit Similar →
1961 Very Important Person Stagehand (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1960 The House in Marsh Road Richard Foster Flop Similar →
1960 The Trials of Oscar Wilde Lord Percy Douglas Average Similar →
1959 You'll Never See Me Again Bob Roberts Flop Similar →
1954 The Devil’s Jest Victor Flop Similar →
1954 John Wesley Charles Wesley Flop Similar →
1953 Operation Diplomat - Average Similar →
1941 The Ghost of St. Michael's Extra Hit Similar →
1938 A Yank at Oxford Minor Role (uncredited) Hit Similar →

Derek Aylward - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Derek Aylward?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Derek Aylward is "The Verdict" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Derek Aylward acted in?

Derek Aylward has been featured in at least 18 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Derek Aylward?

Other notable films include "A Yank at Oxford", "Darling", and "The Ghost of St. Michael's".