Denis Lill - Actor Profile

Denis Lill

Acting
Freshness: Jan 21, 2026
30Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 22, 1942
Birth Place: Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand

About Denis Lill

Denis Lill is a New Zealand born British based actor who is best known for the TV series Survivors, Only Fools and Horses and The Royal.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Denis Lill reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 30 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Denis Lill'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 43% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Denis Lill remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Red Dwarf: Smeg Ups, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Denis Lill Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Denis Lill's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0
Red Dwarf: Smeg Ups (1994) movie poster
★8.0

Red Dwarf: Smeg Ups: Kryten presents a collection of bloopers from series 4 to 6 of Red Dwarf.

Red Dwarf: Smeg Ups

1994•Comedy
★7.6
Blackadder's Christmas Carol (1988) movie poster
★7.6

Blackadder's Christmas Carol: After a genial spirit shows the benevolent Ebenezer Blackadder visions of his unscrupulous ancestors, he resolves to men

Blackadder's Christmas Carol

1988•Comedy
★7.3
Bernard and the Genie (1991) movie poster
★7.3

Bernard and the Genie: Bernard Bottle, a mild mannered art buyer, is fired by his greedy boss, abandoned by his girlfriend and discovers a geni

Bernard and the Genie

1991•Comedy
★7.2
Batman (1989) movie poster
★7.2

Batman: Having witnessed his parents' brutal murder as a child, millionaire philanthropist Bruce Wayne fights crime in Gotham Ci

Batman

1989•Fantasy
★7.0
Don't Leave Me This Way (1993) movie poster
★7.0

Don't Leave Me This Way: British academics Loretta and Bridget run into Sandra, an old school friend at a book launch. Although Sandra appears to

Don't Leave Me This Way

1993•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Denis Lill.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 The Salt Path Dog Walker Hit Similar →
2003 Never Say Never Mind - Flop Similar →
2002 Bertie and Elizabeth Clement Attlee Average Similar →
1998 What Rats Won't Do - Flop Similar →
1997 The Untransmittable Lily Savage Show Colonel Dunbar Flop Similar →
1997 Mrs. Dalloway Doctor Holmes Average Similar →
1996 Element of Doubt Simon Average Similar →
1995 Richard III Lord Mayor Hit Similar →
1994 In The Cold Light Of Day Mr. Loveless Flop Similar →
1994 Red Dwarf: Smeg Ups Simulant Captain Super Hit Similar →
1993 Don't Leave Me This Way Steve Fleming Hit Similar →
1991 Bernard and the Genie Frank Kepple Hit Similar →
1989 Batman Bob the Cartoonist Hit Similar →
1989 A Beginners Guide to Freud Joseph Bretter Flop Similar →
1988 Blackadder's Christmas Carol Beadle Super Hit Similar →
1988 Salome's Last Dance Tigellenus / Chilvers Average Similar →
1985 Arthur the King King Pellinore Flop Similar →
1985 The Innocent Doctor Average Similar →
1984 Charlie James Grant Flop Similar →
1984 Doctor Who: The Awakening Sir George Hutchinson Flop Similar →
1983 China Rose Supt. George Average Similar →
1982 Bad Blood Ted Best Hit Similar →
1982 The Scarlet Pimpernel Count de Tournay Hit Similar →
1981 Hedda Gabler George Tesmen Hit Similar →
1981 The Journal of Bridget Hitler Alois Hitler Flop Similar →
1978 Full Circle Doctor Average Similar →
1977 Doctor Who: Image of the Fendahl Dr. Fendelman Hit Similar →
1976 The Eagle Has Landed Churchill's aide Hit Similar →
1974 The Gathering Storm George VI Hit Similar →
1974 Who Killed Lamb? Sgt. Beck Flop Similar →

Denis Lill - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Denis Lill?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Denis Lill is "Red Dwarf: Smeg Ups" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Denis Lill acted in?

Denis Lill has been featured in at least 30 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Denis Lill?

Other notable films include "Blackadder's Christmas Carol", "Bernard and the Genie", and "Batman".