Naunton Wayne
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Naunton Wayne (22 June 1901 - 17 November 1970), was a British character actor, born in Llanwonno, South Wales. He was educated at Clifton College. He became best known for his role as a supporting character, Caldicott, in the 1938 film version of The Lady Vanishes, a role he repeated in three further films, alongside Basil Radford as his equally cricket-obsessed friend, Charters. The two would go on to appear in other films together, often playing similar characters. Their other joint credits include Crook's Tour (1941), Millions Like Us (1943), Dead of Night (1945), It's Not Cricket (1948), Quartet (1948), Passport to Pimlico (1949), and Night Train to Munich (1940), a semi-sequel to The Lady Vanishes. Wayne also appeared alone in other films including the Ealing comedy The Titfield Thunderbolt (1953) and Obsession (1949). Description above from the Wikipedia article Naunton Wayne, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Naunton Wayne reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 31 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Naunton Wayne'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 29% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Naunton Wayne remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Lady Vanishes, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Naunton Wayne Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Naunton Wayne's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Naunton Wayne.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Nothing Barred | Lord Whitebait | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Rose Affair | Shane | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | Double Bunk | 1st Thames Conservancy Officer | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Operation Bullshine | Major Pym | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | You Know What Sailors Are | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Titfield Thunderbolt | George Blakeworth | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Treasure Hunt | Eustace Mills | Flop | Similar → |
| 1952 | Tall Headlines | Police Inspector Saunders | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Happy Family | Mr. Filch | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Circle of Danger | Reggie Sinclair | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Highly Dangerous | Mr. Hedgerley | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Trio | Mr. Ramsey | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Double Confession | Inspector Tenby | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Passport to Pimlico | Straker | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Helter Skelter | Capt. Early (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Obsession | Supt. Finsbury | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Stop Press Girl | The Mechanical Type | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | It's Not Cricket | Capt. Early | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Quartet | Leslie (segment "The Facts of Life") | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | A Girl in a Million | Fotheringham | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Dead of Night | Larry Potter (Segment "The Golfing Story") | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Millions Like Us | Caldicott | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Next of Kin | Careless Talker on Train | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | Crook's Tour | Sinclair Caldicott | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Night Train to Munich | Caldicott | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | A Girl Must Live | Hugo Smythe | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Lady Vanishes | Caldicott | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Something Always Happens | Man Refusing to Help Peter | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | For Love of You | Jim | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Going Gay | Jim | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | The First Mrs Fraser | - | Flop | Similar → |
Naunton Wayne - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Naunton Wayne?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Naunton Wayne is "The Lady Vanishes" with a rating of 7.4/10.
How many movies has Naunton Wayne acted in?
Naunton Wayne has been featured in at least 31 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Naunton Wayne?
Other notable films include "Night Train to Munich", "Dead of Night", and "The Happy Family".