Barry Linehan

Acting

Freshness: Jan 21, 2026

14Total Films

7.4 Highest Rated

Born: Sep 23, 1925

Birth Place: Ireland

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Barry Linehan reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 14 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Crime

The majority of Barry Linehan's filmography leans towards the Crime 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 36% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Barry Linehan remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Mutiny on the Buses, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Barry Linehan Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Barry Linehan's career based on audience ratings.

★7.4

★7.4

Mutiny on the Buses: Bus driver Stan Butler agrees to marry Suzy, much to the anguish of Mum, her son-in-law, Arthur, and daughter Olive. How

Mutiny on the Buses

1972•Comedy

★6.6

★6.6

Serena: Scotland Yard investigate when a woman, apparently the estranged wife of a London painter, is murdered with a shotgun in

Serena

1962•Crime

★6.6

★6.6

Witchcraft: When her grave is disturbed by modern-day land developers, a 300-year-old witch is accidentally resurrected and terroriz

Witchcraft

1964•Horror

★6.5

★6.5

Death Trap: A young woman commits suicide. Her sister is not ready to let the death go without someone answering a few questions. Na

Death Trap

1962•Crime

★6.5

★6.5

Take It or Leave It: Autobiographical account of the cult 80's British pop group 'Madness (II)' , with members of the group playing themselve

Take It or Leave It

1981•Documentary

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Barry Linehan.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1990	Bullseye!	Chesterton	Flop	Similar →
1981	Take It or Leave It	Dublin Castle Manager	Hit	Similar →
1977	The Bass Player and the Blonde	Platt	Flop	Similar →
1977	Silver Blaze	Silas Brown	Flop	Similar →
1974	Barry McKenzie Holds His Own	Quiz Panel Judge	Flop	Similar →
1974	All I Want Is You... and You... and You...	Bull Donohue	Flop	Similar →
1973	Dark Places	Asylum Gatekeeper	Average	Similar →
1972	Mutiny on the Buses	Policeman (Mobile)	Hit	Similar →
1971	Detective Waiting	Cummins	Flop	Similar →
1971	Ireland, Mother Ireland	Chief Prison Officer	Flop	Similar →
1964	Witchcraft	Myles Forrester	Hit	Similar →
1963	The Rivals	Paul Kenyon	Average	Similar →
1962	Death Trap	Det. Sergeant Rigby	Hit	Similar →
1962	Serena	Forensic Chemist	Hit	Similar →

Barry Linehan - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Barry Linehan?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Barry Linehan is "Mutiny on the Buses" with a rating of 7.4/10.

How many movies has Barry Linehan acted in?

Barry Linehan has been featured in at least 14 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Barry Linehan?

Other notable films include "Serena", "Witchcraft", and "Death Trap".