David Oxley - Actor Profile

David Oxley

Acting
Freshness: Jan 23, 2026
12Total Films
7.2 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 7, 1920
Birth Place: Wellington, Somerset, England, UK

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of David Oxley reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 12 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of David Oxley'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 25% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), David Oxley remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Yesterday's Enemy, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best David Oxley Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from David Oxley's career based on audience ratings.

★7.2
Yesterday's Enemy (1959) movie poster
★7.2

Yesterday's Enemy: Set during the Burma Campaign of World War 2, this is the story of courage and endurance of the soldiers struggling at c

Yesterday's Enemy

1959•War
★6.8
The Hound of the Baskervilles (1959) movie poster
★6.8

The Hound of the Baskervilles: When a nobleman is threatened by a family curse on his newly inherited estate, detective Sherlock Holmes is hired to inv

The Hound of the Baskervilles

1959•Mystery
★6.7
Bonjour Tristesse (1958) movie poster
★6.7

Bonjour Tristesse: A spoiled teenager spends the summer at the French Riviera with her rich, widower, playboy father, but when his old flam

Bonjour Tristesse

1958•Drama
★6.4
Saint Joan (1957) movie poster
★6.4

Saint Joan: In 1456, French King Charles VII recalls the story of how he met the 17-year-old peasant girl Joan of Arc, entrusted her

Saint Joan

1957•History
★6.2
Ill Met by Moonlight (1957) movie poster
★6.2

Ill Met by Moonlight: Led by British officers, partisans on Crete plan to kidnap the island's German commander and smuggle him to Cairo to emb

Ill Met by Moonlight

1957•War

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of David Oxley.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1974 House of the Living Dead Dr. Collinson Flop Similar →
1965 Life at the Top Tim Average Similar →
1959 Yesterday's Enemy Doctor Hit Similar →
1959 The Hound of the Baskervilles Sir Hugo Baskerville Hit Similar →
1958 A Midsummer Night's Dream Lysander Flop Similar →
1958 Sea Fury Blanco Average Similar →
1958 Bonjour Tristesse Jacques Hit Similar →
1957 Black Ice - Flop Similar →
1957 Saint Joan 'Bluebeard' Gilles de Rais Average Similar →
1957 Ill Met by Moonlight Capt. William Stanley "Bill" Moss Average Similar →
1954 Svengali Dodor Average Similar →
1950 The Elusive Pimpernel Captain Duroc Average Similar →

David Oxley - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of David Oxley?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring David Oxley is "Yesterday's Enemy" with a rating of 7.2/10.

How many movies has David Oxley acted in?

David Oxley has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by David Oxley?

Other notable films include "The Hound of the Baskervilles", "Bonjour Tristesse", and "Saint Joan".