Geoffrey Copleston
ActingAbout Geoffrey Copleston
Geoffrey Copleston was an English actor who settled in Italy in the late 1950's. He became heavily involved with the Italian English dubbing industry and his voice can be heard in hundreds of films. He continued physical movie and TV performances as well, almost exclusively in Italian productions or American films made in Italy. He is best remembered for his performance as the chief villain in ROBOT JOX as well as the eccentric reclusive millionaire in EMMANUELLE AND THE LAST CANNIBALS. His final roles of note were the innkeeper in Roger Corman's FRANKENSTEIN UNBOUND and in Al Festa's music-oriented giallo film FATAL FRAMES.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Geoffrey Copleston reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Geoffrey Copleston'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 18% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Geoffrey Copleston remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Bianco, rosso e Verdone, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Geoffrey Copleston Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Geoffrey Copleston's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Geoffrey Copleston.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Fatal Frames | Mr. Fairbrain | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Robot Jox | Confederation Commissioner (as Geoffrey Coplestone) | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Black Cobra 3 | The Senator (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Fear of Scandal | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Dark Sun | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Willy Signori e vengo da lontano | il direttore del giornale | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | The Sicilian | Pathe Journalist | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | The Belly of an Architect | Caspetti | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Detective School Dropouts | Mr. Hammelfarm | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Wild Team | Harker | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Madman at War | Le commandant allemand | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | The Assisi Underground | Police Chief Bertolucci | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Let's Make It Clear | Mercalli | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | One Hundred Days in Palermo | Bank Executive (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Il tassinaro | American Tourist | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | God Makes and Then Pairs Them Up | il sindaco di Kellemborg | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Good Like Bread | Colonnello Vittorio Bisceglie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Hot Spirits | Dr. Eric Stainer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | A Policewoman in New York | capo della polizia di New York | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Black Cat | Inspector Flynn | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Bianco, rosso e Verdone | uomo russo (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | My Wife is a Witch | Man Who Returns Invitation Cards | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Warning | procuratore Vesce | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | S+H+E: Security Hazards Expert | UN Speaker | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | Dr. Jekyll Likes Them Hot | Archibald Gold | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | Lobster for Breakfast | sig. Duchamp | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | Lovers and Liars | Automobilista | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Biggest Battle | S.S. Colonel Jurgens | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Emanuelle and the Last Cannibals | Wilkes | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Beyond Good and Evil | Guest in Malvida House (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | A Man Called Magnum | Boss Tedesco | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Big Operator | Texan (as Geoffrey Coppleston) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | A Matter of Time | Hotel Manager | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Salon Kitty | Guest of Margherita's Parents (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Red Coat | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | Bread and Chocolate | Boegli | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Night Porter | Kurt | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Paid in Blood | Alec Quinter (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | Tre nel mille | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | Detective Belli | Chief of Police (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | One on Top of the Other | District Attorney | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Prophet | Bagni | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | Matchless | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | Riderà! - Cuore matto | J.K. Deline, Produttore | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | Superargo vs Diabolicus | Conrad, the Council President | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Big Blackout | Chief Bowles | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Hills Run Red | Brian Horner | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | James Tont Operation T.W.O. | Head of Secret Service | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | Me, Me, Me... and the Others | Traveller in restaurant (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | War Italian Style | American High-Ranking Officer (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
Geoffrey Copleston - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Geoffrey Copleston?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Geoffrey Copleston is "Bianco, rosso e Verdone" with a rating of 7.3/10.
How many movies has Geoffrey Copleston acted in?
Geoffrey Copleston has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Geoffrey Copleston?
Other notable films include "Bread and Chocolate", "The Big Blackout", and "Detective School Dropouts".