Captain Sensible

Acting

Freshness: Jan 21, 2026

17Total Films

8.0 Highest Rated

Born: Apr 24, 1954

Birth Place: Balham, London, England, UK

About Captain Sensible

Captain Sensible (born Raymond Burns, 24 April 1954) is a singer, songwriter, guitarist (and sometimes bassist) who grew up in Croydon, England, and co-founded the punk rock band The Damned in 1976. After leaving the band, he reinvented himself as an alternative pop singer with a less punk image. His signature headwear is a red beret. He has since returned to the band (as guitarist) and appears in the 2013 line-up.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Captain Sensible reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 17 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Music

The majority of Captain Sensible's filmography leans towards the Music 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 47% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Captain Sensible remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Hunting of the Snark, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Captain Sensible Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Captain Sensible's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0

The Hunting of the Snark (1987) movie poster

★8.0

The Hunting of the Snark: This is a musical by Mike Batt based on Lewis Carroll's nonsense poem. Mike Batt conducts the London Symphony Orchestra.

The Hunting of the Snark

1987

★8.0

The Damned - A Night Of A Thousand Vampires Live In London (2022) movie poster

★8.0

The Damned - A Night Of A Thousand Vampires Live In London: In October 2019, The Dammed took the stage at London’s Palladium for a very special, immersive musical and theatrical ex

The Damned - A Night Of A Thousand Vampires Live In London

2022•Music

★7.7

The Damned: Don't You Wish That We Were Dead (2015) movie poster

★7.7

The Damned: Don't You Wish That We Were Dead: From Lemmy filmmaker Wes Orshoski comes the story of the long-ignored pioneers of punk: The Damned, the first U.K. punks

The Damned: Don't You Wish That We Were Dead

2015•Music

★7.7

Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers (2017) movie poster

★7.7

Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers: Documentary about reggae music and culture in London in 1977. Filmed in Super 8 camera by Don Letts. With participation

Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers

2017•Documentary

★7.5

★7.5

Lemmy: Over four decades, Motorhead frontman Lemmy Kilmister has registered an immeasurable impact on music history. Nearly 65

Lemmy

2010•Music

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Captain Sensible.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2024	The Damned - Live at Manchester Apollo	Bass	Flop	Similar →
2023	Punk Rock Vegan Movie	Self	Average	Similar →
2022	The Damned - A Night Of A Thousand Vampires Live In London	Self	Super Hit	Similar →
2017	Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers	Self	Super Hit	Similar →
2015	The Damned: Don't You Wish That We Were Dead	Self	Super Hit	Similar →
2013	Basically, Johnny Moped	Self	Hit	Similar →
2012	Punk Britannia at the BBC	Self	Flop	Similar →
2012	…Sings Musicals	Self (archive footage)	Hit	Similar →
2010	Lemmy	Self	Super Hit	Similar →
2007	If It Ain't Stiff: The Stiff Records Story	Self	Hit	Similar →
2007	Ministry of Truth	Self	Flop	Similar →
2007	Punk's Not Dead	Self	Average	Similar →
2006	The Damned - Machine Gun Etiquette - 25th Tour	Self	Flop	Similar →
2005	Marc Bolan: Ride On	Self	Flop	Similar →
2003	The Damned: Tiki Nightmare (Live in London 2002)	Self - Guitar	Flop	Similar →
1989	The Damned: Final Damnation	Self	Flop	Similar →
1987	The Hunting of the Snark	The Billiard Marker	Super Hit	Similar →

Captain Sensible - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Captain Sensible?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Captain Sensible is "The Hunting of the Snark" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Captain Sensible acted in?

Captain Sensible has been featured in at least 17 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Captain Sensible?

Other notable films include "The Damned - A Night Of A Thousand Vampires Live In London", "The Damned: Don't You Wish That We Were Dead", and "Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers".