Donna Preston

Acting

Freshness: Jan 25, 2026

6Total Films

7.0 Highest Rated

Born: Jun 6, 1986

Birth Place: York, North Yorkshire, England, UK

About Donna Preston

Donna Preston (born 6 June 1986) is an English actress, comedian and writer, notable for appearances in Apocalypse Wow, Hey Tracey! and Scared of the Dark. She appears as Despair in Neil Gaiman's The Sandman released on Netflix in 2022.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Donna Preston reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 6 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Donna Preston's filmography leans towards the Comedy 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 50% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Donna Preston remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Bad Tidings, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Donna Preston Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Donna Preston's career based on audience ratings.

★7.0

★7.0

Bad Tidings: Grumpy home-security expert Neil feuds with his neighbour Scott, who insists on keeping his Christmas lights illuminated

Bad Tidings

2024•Comedy

★6.9

The Hitman's Bodyguard (2017) movie poster

★6.9

The Hitman's Bodyguard: The world’s top bodyguard gets a new client, a hitman who must testify at the International Court of Justice. They must

The Hitman's Bodyguard

2017•Action

★6.8

Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (2018) movie poster

★6.8

Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald: Gellert Grindelwald has escaped imprisonment and has begun gathering followers to his cause—elevating wizards above all

Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald

2018•Fantasy

★3.0

★3.0

Loves Spell: Treyvon has everything, well almost everything. He's got the fast car, good city job, model looks - even a good sense of

Loves Spell

2021•Romance

★0.0

★0.0

This is English: A group of grammar enthusiasts wage a war on misspelled words, with an unexpectedly violent vocabulary.

This is English

2020•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Donna Preston.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2026	Dave Allen: In His Own Words	Narrator	Flop	Similar →
2024	Bad Tidings	Sue 1	Hit	Similar →
2021	Loves Spell	Claire	Flop	Similar →
2020	This is English	-	Flop	Similar →
2018	Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald	Circus Compare (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
2017	The Hitman's Bodyguard	Sonia's Cell Mate	Hit	Similar →

Donna Preston - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Donna Preston?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Donna Preston is "Bad Tidings" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Donna Preston acted in?

Donna Preston has been featured in at least 6 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Donna Preston?

Other notable films include "The Hitman's Bodyguard", "Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald", and "Loves Spell".