Deborah Findlay - Actor Profile

Deborah Findlay

Acting
Freshness: Jan 20, 2026
40Total Films
8.2 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 31, 1947
Birth Place: Leatherhead, Surrey, England, UK

About Deborah Findlay

Deborah Findlay is an English actress. Her TV credits include the recurring character Greer Thornton in 4 of the 6 episodes of State of Play, and in the episode The French Drop (2004) in Foyle's War. She also appeared in 4 episodes of the 2001 series of The Armstrong and Miller Show. In Autumn 2007 she appeared with Judi Dench, Imelda Staunton and Francesca Annis in the BBC1 costume drama series Cranford playing the role of the endless spinster Miss Augusta Tompkinson as well as in Wilfred Owen: A Remembrance Tale. She portrayed Home Secretary Denise Riley in Torchwood's 2009 third series Children of Earth, and featured as lawyer Gemma King in one episode of the BBC1 series Silent Witness in January 2010. In 2008 she starred in the US premiere of Vincent River by Philip Ridley. In 2009 she appeared, again alongside Judi Dench in a Donmar West End revival of Madame de Sade, and reprised her (in this case more prominent) role as Augusta Tompkinson in the two-part Christmas special Return to Cranford. She also played Gillian in the acclaimed 1999 ITV Drama The Last Train She won the 1997 Outer Critics' Circle Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (sharing the award with Allison Janney and Celia Weston) as well as the Olivier Award for her formance in Stanley. Description above from the Wikipedia article Deborah Findlay, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Deborah Findlay reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 40 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Deborah Findlay'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), Deborah Findlay remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in National Theatre Live: Coriolanus, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Deborah Findlay Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Deborah Findlay's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Deborah Findlay.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 A Death in the Family Mother Flop Similar →
2024 That Christmas Mrs. Horton (voice) Hit Similar →
2023 Such a Lovely Day Grandmother Flop Similar →
2023 Up on the Roof Claire Average Similar →
2021 From A Strange Land Margaret Flop Similar →
2021 National Theatre Live: Romeo and Juliet Nurse Average Similar →
2019 Making Noise Quietly Helene Average Similar →
2018 National Theatre Live: Allelujah! Sister Gilchrist Flop Similar →
2017 Kaleidoscope Maureen Average Similar →
2017 Hampstead Mary Neal Average Similar →
2016 Jackie Maud Shaw Hit Similar →
2016 The Ones Below Tessa Average Similar →
2015 The Lady in the Van Pauline Average Similar →
2015 Coalition Harriet Harman Hit Similar →
2015 Suite Française Madame Joseph Hit Similar →
2014 National Theatre Live: Coriolanus Volumnia Super Hit Similar →
2011 Arthur Christmas General (voice) Hit Similar →
2009 Gunrush Jill Average Similar →
2008 Summer Doctor Price Average Similar →
2008 One of Those Days Supervisor Hit Similar →
2007 Who Gets the Dog Pamela Wilson Flop Similar →
2007 Wilfred Owen: A Remembrance Tale Susan Owen Flop Similar →
2007 The Yellow House Madame Roulin Super Hit Similar →
2007 This Life +10 Doctor Super Hit Similar →
2007 This Life +10 - Super Hit Similar →
2004 Vanity Fair Mrs. Sedley Average Similar →
2003 Home Margaret Ballantyne Hit Similar →
2003 State of Mind D.C.I Stella Munroe Average Similar →
2001 Me Without You Judith Average Similar →
1999 The End of the Affair Miss Smythe Hit Similar →
1997 Jane Eyre Mrs. Reed Hit Similar →
1995 Jack & Sarah Miss Cartwright Hit Similar →
1994 Milner Sylvia Milner Average Similar →
1993 15: The Life and Death of Philip Knight Cheryl Morris Flop Similar →
1991 The House of Bernarda Alba Martirio Flop Similar →
1991 Top Girls Isabella Bird / Joyce / Mrs Kidd Flop Similar →
1991 Truly Madly Deeply Claire Hit Similar →
1989 First and Last Lisa Hit Similar →
1983 Busted Angela Average Similar →
1982 Commitments Ingy Flop Similar →

Deborah Findlay - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Deborah Findlay?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Deborah Findlay is "National Theatre Live: Coriolanus" with a rating of 8.2/10.

How many movies has Deborah Findlay acted in?

Deborah Findlay has been featured in at least 40 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Deborah Findlay?

Other notable films include "This Life +10", "This Life +10", and "The Yellow House".