
Deborah Findlay
ActingAbout 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.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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".



