Howell Evans

Acting

Freshness: Jan 21, 2026

14Total Films

7.5 Highest Rated

Born: Mar 3, 1928

Birth Place: Maesteg, Wales, UK

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Howell Evans 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 Howell Evans'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), Howell Evans remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Hallelujah Handshake, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Howell Evans Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Howell Evans's career based on audience ratings.

★7.5

The Hallelujah Handshake (1970) movie poster

★7.5

The Hallelujah Handshake: Henry sets out to join a church and passionately help the parish. Slowly but surely his habits of exaggeration and lying

The Hallelujah Handshake

1970•Drama

★6.3

The Englishman Who Went Up a Hill But Came Down a Mountain (1995) movie poster

★6.3

The Englishman Who Went Up a Hill But Came Down a Mountain: When an English cartographer arrives in Wales to tell the residents of the Welsh village of Ffynnon Garw that their 'mo

The Englishman Who Went Up a Hill But Came Down a Mountain

1995•Drama

★6.1

★6.1

Undertaking Betty: A politician's wife and the mortician who has secretly loved her for years plan to fake her death so they can run away t

Undertaking Betty

2002•Comedy

★6.1

★6.1

Mr. Nice: Biopic about 1970s Welsh marijuana trafficker Howard Marks, whose inventive smuggling schemes made him a huge success in

Mr. Nice

2010•Comedy

★6.0

★6.0

Old Scores: Former Welsh rugby hero Bleddyn Morgan has his life in New Zealand interrupted by a deathbed confession that leads to a

Old Scores

1991•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Howell Evans.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2010	Mr. Nice	George the Scout	Average	Similar →
2002	Undertaking Betty	Dr. Owen	Average	Similar →
2001	Arthur's Dyke	Retired Husband	Average	Similar →
1995	The Englishman Who Went Up a Hill But Came Down a Mountain	Thomas the Trains	Average	Similar →
1992	The Old Devils	Gareth Pumphrey	Flop	Similar →
1991	Old Scores	Lloyd Thomas	Average	Similar →
1989	Defrosting the Fridge	Chief Buffalo Coach	Flop	Similar →
1970	The Hallelujah Handshake	Bob	Super Hit	Similar →
1965	The Coming Out Party	Prison Gatekeeper	Flop	Similar →
1965	The End of Arthur's Marriage	Angry Driver	Flop	Similar →
1965	Three Clear Sundays	Prison Officer Morgan	Flop	Similar →
1962	Only Two Can Play	Library Policeman	Average	Similar →
1953	Behind the Headlines	-	Flop	Similar →
1952	Down Among the Z Men	-	Flop	Similar →

Howell Evans - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Howell Evans?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Howell Evans is "The Hallelujah Handshake" with a rating of 7.5/10.

How many movies has Howell Evans acted in?

Howell Evans has been featured in at least 14 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Howell Evans?

Other notable films include "The Englishman Who Went Up a Hill But Came Down a Mountain", "Undertaking Betty", and "Mr. Nice".