Harold Ayer

Acting

Freshness: Jan 21, 2026

14Total Films

6.9 Highest Rated

Born: Aug 15, 1916

Birth Place: London, England, UK

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Harold Ayer reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 14 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Harold Ayer'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 7% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Harold Ayer remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Star!, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Harold Ayer Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Harold Ayer's career based on audience ratings.

★6.9

★6.9

Star!: Gertrude Lawrence rises to stage stardom at the cost of happiness.

Star!

1968•Drama

★6.2

★6.2

Night of the Demons: When partygoers at a deserted funeral home decide to have a séance on Halloween night, they awaken something evil with a

Night of the Demons

1988•Horror

★6.0

The Whereabouts of Jenny (1991) movie poster

★6.0

The Whereabouts of Jenny: Jimmy O'Meara loves his daughter more than anything in the world. But when his ex-wife gets involved with a man who's in

The Whereabouts of Jenny

1991•Drama

★5.9

★5.9

River Beat: British diamond smugglers use the radiowoman (Phyllis Kirk) from a freighter docked on the Thames to unwittingly "mule"

River Beat

1954•Crime

★5.3

★5.3

Checkpoint: Stanley Baker's O'Donovan is sent to steal the plans of a rival company's racing car designs, to ensure his employers wi

Checkpoint

1956•Crime

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Harold Ayer.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1998	In Quiet Night	Judge	Flop	Similar →
1994	Dead Air	-	Flop	Similar →
1991	The Whereabouts of Jenny	Judge Powers	Average	Similar →
1988	Night of the Demons	Old Man	Average	Similar →
1988	Glitz	Jimmy	Flop	Similar →
1983	The Man Who Wasn't There	Old Ouside Attendant	Flop	Similar →
1981	Tarzan the Ape Man	Club Member (voice)	Flop	Similar →
1971	The Gentle People and the Quiet Land	Mr. Souders	Flop	Similar →
1968	A Time to Sing	Dr. Cartright	Flop	Similar →
1968	Star!	Man at Adelphi Theatre (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1956	Checkpoint	Plane Passenger	Flop	Similar →
1954	River Beat	Steward Alfred Gordon, also called "Al"	Average	Similar →
1953	Desperate Moment	Capt. Trevor Wood, U.S. Army	Flop	Similar →
1952	Saturday Island	Marine Sergeant	Flop	Similar →

Harold Ayer - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Harold Ayer?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Harold Ayer is "Star!" with a rating of 6.9/10.

How many movies has Harold Ayer acted in?

Harold Ayer has been featured in at least 14 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Harold Ayer?

Other notable films include "Night of the Demons", "The Whereabouts of Jenny", and "River Beat".