Bob Hoskins
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Robert William "Bob" Hoskins, Jr. (October 26, 1942 – April 29, 2014) was an English actor, known for playing Cockney rough diamonds, psychopaths and gangsters, in films such as The Long Good Friday (1980), and Mona Lisa (1986), and lighter roles in Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) and Hook (1991).
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Bob Hoskins 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 Bob Hoskins'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 62% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Bob Hoskins remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in An Audience with Billy Connolly, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Bob Hoskins Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Bob Hoskins's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Bob Hoskins.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | An Accidental Studio | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Nothing Like a Dame | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Snow White and the Huntsman | Muir | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Nina Conti: Her Master's Voice | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Will | Davey | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Made in Dagenham | Albert Passingham | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | A Christmas Carol | Fezziwig / Old Joe (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Pinocchio | Geppetto | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Waking Sleeping Beauty | Eddie Valiant (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Anatomy of Catastrophe: The Making of 'Doomsday' | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Hollywoodland | Eddie Mannix | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Paris Je T'aime | Bob (Pigalle) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Bloody Business: Making The Long Good Friday | Himself | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Stay | Dr. Leon Patterson | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Mrs. Henderson Presents | Vivian Van Damm | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Unleashed | Bart | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Beyond the Sea | Charlie Cassotto Maffia | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | The Sleeping Dictionary | Henry Bullard | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | The Good Pope | Angelo Roncalli / Pope John XXIII | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Maid in Manhattan | Lionel Bloch | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Where Eskimos Live | Sharkey | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | The Lost World | Prof. Challenger | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Enemy at the Gates | Nikita Khrushchev | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Don Quixote | Sancho Panza | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Felicia's Journey | Joe Hilditch | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | A Room for Romeo Brass | Steven Laws | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | From Star Wars to Star Wars: The Story of Industrial Light & Magic | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | TwentyFourSeven | Alan Darcy | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Balto | Boris the Goose (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Nixon | J. Edgar Hoover | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | The Forgotten Toys | Teddy (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Big Freeze | Sidney, plumber's mate | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Shattered | Gus Klein | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Hook | Smee | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Mermaids | Lou Landsky | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Who Framed Roger Rabbit | Eddie Valiant | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne | James Madden | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Mona Lisa | George | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | An Audience with Billy Connolly | Self - Audience Member (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | The Dunera Boys | Morrie Mendellsohn | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | The Woman Who Married Clark Gable | George | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Brazil | Spoor | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Cotton Club | Owney Madden | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Pink Floyd: The Wall | Rock and Roll Manager | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | An Audience with Dudley Moore | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Othello | Iago | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Long Good Friday | Harold Shand | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Zulu Dawn | C.S.M. Williams | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Three Piece Suite | Reg | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | The National Health | Foster | Hit | Similar → |
Bob Hoskins - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Bob Hoskins?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Bob Hoskins is "An Audience with Billy Connolly" with a rating of 8.3/10.
How many movies has Bob Hoskins acted in?
Bob Hoskins has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Bob Hoskins?
Other notable films include "The Woman Who Married Clark Gable", "Pink Floyd: The Wall", and "The Forgotten Toys".