
Jack Gwillim
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Jack William Frederick Gwillim (15 December 1909 - 2 July 2001) was a prolific English character actor. Description above from the Wikipedia article Jack Gwillim, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Jack Gwillim reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 35 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Jack Gwillim'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 49% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Jack Gwillim remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Lawrence of Arabia, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Jack Gwillim Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jack Gwillim's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jack Gwillim.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Blue Shark Hash | Jonah | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Reason for Living: The Jill Ireland Story | Jill's father | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | The Monster Squad | Van Helsing | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Blind Date | Artist | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Antony and Cleopatra | Rustic | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Clash of the Titans | Poseidon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Cromwell | General Byron | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Patton | General Sir Harold Alexander | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Battle of Britain | Senior Air Staff Officer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Bushbaby | Ardsley | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Number Ten | Admiral Sir Guy Lawrence | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | Casino Royale | British Officer at Auction | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | A Man for All Seasons | Chief Justice | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Kiss the Girls and Make Them Die | British ambassador | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Thunderball | Senior RAF Staff Officer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb | Sir Giles Dalrymple | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | The World Ten Times Over | Bolton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Jason and the Argonauts | Aeëtes | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Rivals | Rolf Nelson | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Sammy Going South | District Commissioner | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | Lawrence of Arabia | Club Secretary | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Heart to Heart | Controller of Programmes | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | In Search of the Castaways | Captain Grant | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Inspector | Inspector Cobb | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | No Love for Johnnie | MP (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Sword of Sherwood Forest | Archbishop Hubert Walter | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Circus of Horrors | Supt. Andrews | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Let's Get Married | Dr. Sanders | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | Sink the Bismarck! | Captain Wilfrid Patterson - 'King George V' | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Sentenced for Life | John Richards | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | Solomon and Sheba | Josiah | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | North West Frontier | Brig. Ames | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | The One That Got Away | Commandant, Grizedale | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Battle of the River Plate | Captain Parry - H.M.N. Z. S. Achilles | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Stranger from Venus | Representative of Parliament (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
Jack Gwillim - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jack Gwillim?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jack Gwillim is "Lawrence of Arabia" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Jack Gwillim acted in?
Jack Gwillim has been featured in at least 35 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jack Gwillim?
Other notable films include "Patton", "A Man for All Seasons", and "Jason and the Argonauts".




