Donald Bisset

Acting

Freshness: Jan 21, 2026

25Total Films

7.2 Highest Rated

Born: Aug 3, 1910

Birth Place: Brentford, Middlesex, England, UK

About Donald Bisset

Donald Bisset was born on August 3, 1910 in Brentford, Middlesex, England as Donald Harold Gunn Bisset.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Donald Bisset reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 25 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Donald Bisset'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 32% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Donald Bisset remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Hound of the Baskervilles, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Donald Bisset Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Donald Bisset's career based on audience ratings.

★7.2

The Hound of the Baskervilles (1988) movie poster

★7.2

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

1988•Drama

★7.1

★7.1

Les Misérables: In 19th century France, Jean Valjean, a man imprisoned for stealing bread, must flee a relentless policeman named Javert

Les Misérables

1978•Drama

★7.0

★7.0

Ragtime: A young black pianist becomes embroiled in the lives of an upper-class white family set among the racial tensions, infid

Ragtime

1981•Drama

★6.7

The Thirty Nine Steps (1978) movie poster

★6.7

The Thirty Nine Steps: The year is 1914 and Richard Hannay, Mining Engineer who is visiting Britain for a short time before returning to South

The Thirty Nine Steps

1978•Mystery

★6.6

★6.6

Nearest and Dearest: When Eli and Nellie Pledge's father dies, the duo are left in charge of his pickle empire. The two siblings are complete

Nearest and Dearest

1972•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Donald Bisset.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1991	The Black Velvet Gown	Mr. Morgan	Flop	Similar →
1988	The Hound of the Baskervilles	Manservant (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1983	A Pattern of Roses	Bishop (The Past)	Flop	Similar →
1981	Ragtime	J.P. Morgan	Hit	Similar →
1978	Les Misérables	Gillenormand's Servant	Hit	Similar →
1978	The Thirty Nine Steps	Renfrew	Hit	Similar →
1978	Warlords of Atlantis	Professor Aitken	Average	Similar →
1976	The Bawdy Adventures of Tom Jones	Gentleman of the Hunt (uncredited)	Flop	Similar →
1975	Breath	Nell's father	Flop	Similar →
1972	Nearest and Dearest	Vicar	Hit	Similar →
1971	See No Evil	Doctor	Hit	Similar →
1971	Clinic Exclusive	Chauffer	Flop	Similar →
1969	Carry On Again Doctor	Patient (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1967	Two a Penny	-	Flop	Similar →
1967	Jules Verne's Rocket to the Moon	Jack Flood	Average	Similar →
1967	Doctor Who: The Highlanders	The Laird	Average	Similar →
1966	Eye of the Devil	Rennard	Average	Similar →
1960	The Battle of the Sexes	Tobacconist	Hit	Similar →
1960	A Touch of Larceny	Club Member	Average	Similar →
1959	The Headless Ghost	Guide	Flop	Similar →
1958	Up the Creek	Farm Laborer	Average	Similar →
1955	Little Red Monkey	Editor Harris	Average	Similar →
1953	Noose for a Lady	Supt. Shelford	Average	Similar →
1951	Murder in the Cathedral	First Priest	Hit	Similar →
1948	A Plan to Work On	The Town Planner	Flop	Similar →

Donald Bisset - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Donald Bisset?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Donald Bisset is "The Hound of the Baskervilles" with a rating of 7.2/10.

How many movies has Donald Bisset acted in?

Donald Bisset has been featured in at least 25 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Donald Bisset?

Other notable films include "Les Misérables", "Ragtime", and "The Thirty Nine Steps".