Ian Abercrombie
ActingAbout Ian Abercrombie
Ian Abercrombie (11 September 1934 – 26 January 2012) was an English actor, best known for playing Alfred Pennyworth in Birds of Prey. He appeared as Elaine Benes' boss Justin Pitt during the sixth season of Seinfeld, and as a fastidious butler on Desperate Housewives. Description above from the Wikipedia article Ian Abercrombie, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Ian Abercrombie 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 Ian Abercrombie'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 34% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Ian Abercrombie remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Star Wars: The Clone Wars - The Nightsisters Trilogy, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Ian Abercrombie Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Ian Abercrombie's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Ian Abercrombie.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Rango | Ambrose (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Star Wars: The Clone Wars - The Nightsisters Trilogy | Darth Sidious / Pirate #2 (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Star Wars: The Clone Wars | Chancellor Palpatine / Darth Sidious (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Wizards of Waverly Place: Wizard School | Headmaster Crumbs | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Hard Four | Jack Ermine | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Trust Me | Teitelbaum | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Inland Empire | Henry the Butler | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties | Smithee | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing & Charm School | Ervin Sezgin | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | When Puppets and Dolls Attack! | Dr. Hess (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Jack Frost 2: The Revenge of the Mutant Killer Snowman | Psychiatrist | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Wild Wild West | British Dignitary | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Johnny Mysto: Boy Wizard | Merlin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | MouseHunt | Auctioneer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Lost World: Jurassic Park | Butler | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | A Face to Die For | Mr. Sturetsky | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Rattled | Dr. Remsen | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler | Parks | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Clean Slate | Leader | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Addams Family Values | Driver | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | The Flash III: Deadly Nightshade | Skip | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Army of Darkness | Wiseman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | The Public Eye | Mr. Brown | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Puppet Master III | Dr. Hess | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Zandalee | Louis Medina | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Rolling Thunder | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Repossessed | Ice Tea Waiter (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Warlock | Magistrate #1 | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Catacombs | Brother Orsini | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | The Dancing Princesses | Royal Cobbler | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Firewalker | Boggs | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Hostage Flight | Scotland Yard Inspector | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Kicks | Barnes | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Ice Pirates | Hymie | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Flicks | Inspector | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Blood Beach | Man in Mayor's Office | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | S.O.S. Titanic | Deck Steward (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Prisoner of Zenda | Johann | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Little Mo | Dr. Noyes | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Bastard | Deserter (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Eleanor and Franklin: The White House Years | Whiting (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Fantasy Island | Bartender | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Island at the Top of the World | Train Conductor (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Young Frankenstein | Second Villager (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Questor Tapes | Charlie | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Wicked, Wicked | Eddie (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | Sole Survivor | British co-pilot | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | They Shoot Horses, Don't They? | Male Dancer #74 (Uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Star! | Man in Brixton Music Hall (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Von Ryan's Express | English POW | Hit | Similar → |
Ian Abercrombie - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Ian Abercrombie?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ian Abercrombie is "Star Wars: The Clone Wars - The Nightsisters Trilogy" with a rating of 9.3/10.
How many movies has Ian Abercrombie acted in?
Ian Abercrombie has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Ian Abercrombie?
Other notable films include "Wizards of Waverly Place: Wizard School", "Young Frankenstein", and "They Shoot Horses, Don't They?".