Charles Hawtrey
ActingAbout Charles Hawtrey
George Frederick Joffre Hartree, known as Charles Hawtrey, was an English comedy actor and musician. Beginning at an early age as a boy soprano, he made several records before moving on to radio. His later career encompassed the theatre, the cinema, through the Carry On films, and television.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Charles Hawtrey 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: Comedy
The majority of Charles Hawtrey's filmography leans towards the Comedy 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 38% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Charles Hawtrey remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Smart Alec, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Charles Hawtrey Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Charles Hawtrey's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Charles Hawtrey.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | What's a Carry On? | Various Characters (archive footage) (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Plank | Co-Driver | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Carry On Abroad | Mr. Eustace Tuttle | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Carry On Matron | Dr. Francis A. Goode | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Carry On at Your Convenience | Mr. Charles Coote | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Carry On Henry | Sir Roger de Lodgerley | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | Carry On Again Christmas | Long John Silver / Old Blind Pew / Night Watchman / Nipper the Flipper | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Carry On Loving | Mr. James Bedsop | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | Carry On Up the Jungle | Walter Bagley | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | Carry On Christmas | Choir Singer / Goose Thief / Angel / Spirit of Christmas Past / Gloria / Buttons | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | Carry On Again Doctor | Dr. Ernest Stoppidge | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | Carry On Camping | Mr. Charlie Muggins | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Carry On Up the Khyber | Private Jimmy Widdle | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | Carry On Doctor | Mr. Barron | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Follow That Camel | Captain Gerrard Le Pice | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | Don't Lose Your Head | Duc de Pommfrit | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Carry On Screaming! | Dan Dann | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Carry On Cowboy | Chief Big Heap | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Carry On Cleo | Seneca | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Carry On Spying | Agent Charlie Bind | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Carry On Jack | Walter Sweetley | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Carry On Cabby | Terry "Pintpot" Tankard | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | What a Whopper | Arnold | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | Dentist on the Job | Mr. Roper | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | Carry On Regardless | Gabriel Dimple | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Carry On Constable | Special Constable Timothy Gorse | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Inn for Trouble | Silas Withering | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Please Turn Over | Jeweller | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Carry On Teacher | Mr. Michael Bean | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Carry On Nurse | Humphrey Hinton | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | I Only Arsked | Pvt. 'Professor' Hatchett | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Carry On Sergeant | Private Peter Golightly | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | The March Hare | Fisher | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Man of the Moment | Play Director (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Simon and Laura | Railway Porter | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | As Long as They're Happy | Man in Hippodrome Audience | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Brandy for the Parson | George Crumb | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Hammer the Toff | Cashier | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Galloping Major | Lew Rimmel | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Smart Alec | Farr | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Room to Let | Mike Atkinson | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Passport to Pimlico | Bert Fitch | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | A Canterbury Tale | Thomas Duckett | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Much Too Shy | Art Student | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Let the People Sing | Young Orton | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Goose Steps Out | Max | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Ghost of St. Michael's | Percy Thorne | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Where's That Fire | Woodley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Good Morning, Boys! | Septimus | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Sabotage | Studious Youngster (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
Charles Hawtrey - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Charles Hawtrey?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Charles Hawtrey is "Smart Alec" with a rating of 8.5/10.
How many movies has Charles Hawtrey acted in?
Charles Hawtrey has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Charles Hawtrey?
Other notable films include "What's a Carry On?", "As Long as They're Happy", and "The Plank".