
Brian Aherne
ActingAbout Brian Aherne
English born Brian Aherne (born William Brian de Lacy Aherne) was a stage, screen, and television actor successful in America.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Brian Aherne reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 45 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Brian Aherne'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 40% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Brian Aherne remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Fountain, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Brian Aherne Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Brian Aherne's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Brian Aherne.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Barbara Stanwyck: Straight Down The Line | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Rosie! | Oliver Stevenson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Cavern | General Braithwaite | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Waltz King | Johann Strauss (Vater) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | Sword of Lancelot | King Arthur | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | Susan Slade | Stanton Corbett | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Best of Everything | Fred Shalimar | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Swan | Father Carl Hyacinth | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | A Bullet Is Waiting | David Canham | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Prince Valiant | King Arthur | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Titanic | Capt. Edward John Smith | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | I Confess | Willy Robertson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Angel on the Amazon | Anthony Ridgeway | Flop | Similar → |
| 1948 | Smart Woman | Robert Larrimore | Flop | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Locket | Dr. Harry Blair | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | What a Woman | Henry Pepper | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | First Comes Courage | Capt. Allan Lowell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Forever and a Day | Jim Trimble | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | A Night to Remember | Jeff Troy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | My Sister Eileen | Robert Baker | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Skylark | Jim Blake | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Smilin' Through | Sir John Carteret | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Man Who Lost Himself | John Evans / Malcolm Scott | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | Hired Wife | Stephen Dexter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Lady in Question | Andre Morestan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | My Son, My Son! | William Essex | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | Vigil in the Night | Dr. Robert S. Prescott | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Juarez | Emperor Maximilian von Hapsburg | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Captain Fury | Captain Michael Fury | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | Merrily We Live | E. Wade Rawlins | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Great Garrick | David Garrick | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Beloved Enemy | Dennis Riordan | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Sylvia Scarlett | Michael Fane | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | I Live My Life | Terence 'Terry' O'Neill | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | What Every Woman Knows | John Shand | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Fountain | Lewis Allison | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | The Constant Nymph | Lewis Dodd | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | The Song of Songs | Richard Waldow | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | Madame Guillotine | Louis Dubois | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | The W Plan | Col. Duncan Grant | Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | Underground | Bill | Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | Shooting Stars | Julian Gordon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | A Woman Redeemed | Geoffrey Wayneflete | Flop | Similar → |
| 1925 | King of the Castle | Colin O'Farrell | Flop | Similar → |
| 1924 | The Eleventh Commandment | Norman Barchester | Flop | Similar → |
Brian Aherne - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Brian Aherne?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Brian Aherne is "The Fountain" with a rating of 9.8/10.
How many movies has Brian Aherne acted in?
Brian Aherne has been featured in at least 45 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Brian Aherne?
Other notable films include "Barbara Stanwyck: Straight Down The Line", "Forever and a Day", and "I Confess".




