Basil Clarke

Acting

Freshness: Jan 24, 2026

18Total Films

7.3 Highest Rated

Born: Sep 26, 1913

Birth Place: Hackney, London, England, UK

About Basil Clarke

Basil Clarke (September 26, 1913 - November 28, 2004) was an English-New Zealnder actor of the stage, film and television who at 86 won the best actor award at the Tropfest 2000 short film festival. Clarke was an actor who over his long life had three distinct careers and who never retired, remaining on his agent's books until the day he died.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Basil Clarke 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 Basil Clarke'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 22% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Basil Clarke remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in They, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Basil Clarke Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Basil Clarke's career based on audience ratings.

★7.3

★7.3

They: "They say..." phrases are prescribed by the 'They' secret planning committee rather than developing organically from hea

They

1998•Comedy

★6.9

Where the Green Ants Dream (1984) movie poster

★6.9

Where the Green Ants Dream: The Australian Aborigines (in this film anyway) believe that this is the place where the green ants go to dream, and tha

Where the Green Ants Dream

1984•Drama

★6.8

★6.8

Muriel's Wedding: Socially awkward Muriel Heslop wants nothing more than to get married. Unfortunately, due to her oppressive politician f

Muriel's Wedding

1994•Comedy

★6.7

Touch the Sun: Peter & Pompey (1988) movie poster

★6.7

Touch the Sun: Peter & Pompey: The fate of a young Australian boy is somehow linked with that of a young Roman boy who had traveled to Australia by shi

Touch the Sun: Peter & Pompey

1988•Sci-Fi

★6.3

★6.3

Oscar and Lucinda: After a childhood of abuse by his evangelistic father, misfit Oscar Hopkins becomes an Anglican minister and develops a

Oscar and Lucinda

1997•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Basil Clarke.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1999	Praise	Footless Old Man	Flop	Similar →
1998	Babe: Pig in the City	Doctor	Average	Similar →
1998	They	Four	Hit	Similar →
1997	Oscar and Lucinda	Elderly Parishoner	Average	Similar →
1994	Muriel's Wedding	Funeral Priest	Hit	Similar →
1992	Resistance	Starkweather	Flop	Similar →
1989	The Blood of Heroes	Red City Overlord	Average	Similar →
1989	Candy Regentag	George	Flop	Similar →
1988	Young Einstein	Charles Darwin	Flop	Similar →
1988	Touch the Sun: Peter & Pompey	Mr. McHugh	Hit	Similar →
1984	Tale of a Tiger	Jacko	Average	Similar →
1984	Where the Green Ants Dream	Judge Blackburn	Hit	Similar →
1979	My Brilliant Career	Butler	Average	Similar →
1976	The Moon Over the Alley	Mr. Deray	Average	Similar →
1972	A Life Is Forever	-	Flop	Similar →
1972	Henry VIII and His Six Wives	Abbot	Average	Similar →
1972	The Love Box	Old Man	Flop	Similar →
1970	Rubia's Jungle	-	Flop	Similar →

Basil Clarke - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Basil Clarke?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Basil Clarke is "They" with a rating of 7.3/10.

How many movies has Basil Clarke acted in?

Basil Clarke has been featured in at least 18 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Basil Clarke?

Other notable films include "Where the Green Ants Dream", "Muriel's Wedding", and "Touch the Sun: Peter & Pompey".