Edward Underdown
ActingCareer Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Edward Underdown 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 Edward Underdown'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 25% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Edward Underdown remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Inspector Hornleigh, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Edward Underdown Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Edward Underdown's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Edward Underdown.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Doctor Who: Meglos | Zastor | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Tarka the Otter | Hibbert | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Price of Coal, Part 1: Meet the People | Sir Gordon Horrocks | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Abdication | Christina's Father | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | Running Scared | Mr. Betancourt | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Last Valley | Gnarled Peasant | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Hand of Night | Gunther | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Great Pony Raid | Snowy | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Triple Cross | Air Marshall | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Khartoum | Colonel William Hicks | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Thunderball | Air Vice Marshall | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Dr Terror's House of Horrors | Tod (segment 1 "Werewolf") | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Traitor's Gate | Inspector Adams | Flop | Similar → |
| 1964 | Man in the Middle | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Dr. Crippen | The Governor | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | Locker Sixty-Nine | Bennett Sanders | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Day the Earth Caught Fire | Dick Sanderson (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Information Received | Drake | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Third Alibi | Dr. Peter Murdoch | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Two-Headed Spy | Kaltenbrunner | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Camp on Blood Island | Major Dawes | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Rainbow Jacket | Geoffrey Tyler | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Beat the Devil | Harry Chelm | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Street of Shadows | Det. Insp. Johnstone | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | Recoil | Michael Conway | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Promise | Stephen Harker | Flop | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Voice of Merrill | Hugh Allen | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Woman's Angle | Robert Mansell | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Dark Man | Detective Inspector Viner | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | They Were Not Divided | Philip | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Man on the Run | Slim Elfey | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Brass Monkey | Max Taylor | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Woman in the Hall | Neil Inglefield | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | The October Man | Passport Official | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Inspector Hornleigh Goes to It | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Lucky to Me | Malden's friend | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | Inspector Hornleigh | Peter Dench | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Wings of the Morning | Don Diego | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Annie, Leave the Room! | John Brandon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Warren Case | Hugh Waddon | Flop | Similar → |
Edward Underdown - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Edward Underdown?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Edward Underdown is "Inspector Hornleigh" with a rating of 7.4/10.
How many movies has Edward Underdown acted in?
Edward Underdown has been featured in at least 40 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Edward Underdown?
Other notable films include "Inspector Hornleigh Goes to It", "The Rainbow Jacket", and "The Day the Earth Caught Fire".