Allan Corduner
ActingAbout Allan Corduner
Allan Corduner (born April 2, 1950) is an English actor born in Stockholm to a German mother and a Russo-Finnish father. He grew up in a secular Jewish home in London. After earning a BA (Hons) in English and Drama at Bristol University he trained at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. He has worked extensively on stage, TV, and film, both in the UK and in the United States. His voice is familiar from many BBC radio plays, audio books and TV documentaries. Corduner made his feature film debut in Yentl, with Barbra Streisand. Of his 44 films he is perhaps best known for his portrayal of Sir Arthur Sullivan in Mike Leigh's Topsy-Turvy. He is married to Juha Leppäjärvi, a yoga instructor. Description above from the Wikipedia article Allan Corduner, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Allan Corduner reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Allan Corduner'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 34% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Allan Corduner remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Gadgetman, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Allan Corduner Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Allan Corduner's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Allan Corduner.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Christmas Karma | Mr Fezzywig | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue | Hume Cronyn | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | A Ghost Story for Christmas: Count Magnus | The Deacon | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | TÁR | Sebastian Brix | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | The Offering | Saul | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Man Who Saw Too Much | Boris Pahor (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Disobedience | Moshe Hartog | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Book of Gabrielle | Saul | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | Florence Foster Jenkins | John Totten | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Woman in Gold | Gustav Bloch-Bauer | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Closer to the Moon | Flaviu | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Sweeney | Doctor | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | A Thousand Kisses Deep | Buddy | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | An Enemy to Die For | Martin Winter | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | We'll Take Manhattan | Alex Liberman | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Lennon Naked | Art Janov | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Burke & Hare | Nicephore | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Mr. Nobody | Dr. Feldheim | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Defiance | Shimon Haretz | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Fred Claus | Dr. Goldfarb | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | The White Countess | Samuel Feinstein | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Strange Case of Sherlock Holmes & Arthur Conan Doyle | Greenhough Smith | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Friends & Crocodiles | Marcus | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Bigger Than the Sky | Kippy Newberg | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Merchant of Venice | Tubal | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Vera Drake | Psychiatrist | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | De-Lovely | Monty Woolley | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Christine | Maurice Leyman | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | The King's Beard | (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Moonlight Mile | Stan Michaels | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Food of Love | Joseph Mansourian | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Kiss Kiss (Bang Bang) | Big Bob | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Me Without You | Max | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | The Search for John Gissing | Francois Fuller | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | The Grey Zone | Nyiszli | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Joe Gould's Secret | Francis McCrudden | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Topsy-Turvy | Sir Arthur Sullivan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Impostors | Captain | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Norma Jean & Marilyn | Billy Wilder | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Gadgetman | Professor McNeil | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | A Business Affair | Dinner Guest | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Heart of Darkness | Verme | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Edward II | Poet | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Antonia and Jane | Stephen Carlinsky | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Fat Man and Little Boy | Franz Goethe | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Talk Radio | Vince / Morris | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Valhalla | Loke (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Bad Medicine | Dr. Diaz the Bus Driver | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | Yentl | Shimmele | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | The Return of the Soldier | Pianist at Party | Average | Similar → |
Allan Corduner - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Allan Corduner?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Allan Corduner is "Gadgetman" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Allan Corduner acted in?
Allan Corduner has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Allan Corduner?
Other notable films include "Mr. Nobody", "National Theatre Live: The Motive and the Cue", and "Woman in Gold".