Joe Gladwin

Acting

Freshness: Jan 22, 2026

25Total Films

8.0 Highest Rated

Born: Jan 22, 1906

Birth Place: Salford, Lancashire, England, UK

About Joe Gladwin

Joseph Gladwin was an English actor, best known for his roles as Fred Jackson in Coronation Street and Wally Batty in the world's longest-running sitcom, Last of the Summer Wine.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Joe Gladwin reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 25 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Joe Gladwin'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 24% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Joe Gladwin remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Getting Sam Home, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Joe Gladwin Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Joe Gladwin's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0

★8.0

Getting Sam Home: Three old chums agree to take the ailing Sam on one last trip to see his flousy girl-friend, Lily Bless Her, in the midd

Getting Sam Home

1983•Comedy

★7.3

★7.3

The Reckoning: Michael Marler, a successful businessman in London, is about to make his way to the top. After 37 years, the death of hi

The Reckoning

1970•Drama

★7.0

The Merchant of Venice (1980) movie poster

★7.0

The Merchant of Venice: A rich merchant, Antonio is depressed for no good reason, until his good friend Bassanio comes to tell him how he's in l

The Merchant of Venice

1980•Comedy

★7.0

★7.0

A Kind of Loving: As Vic Brown vacillates between infatuation and disinterest for his co-worker Ingrid Rothwell, she finds out that she i

A Kind of Loving

1962•Drama

★6.8

The Littlest Horse Thieves (1976) movie poster

★6.8

The Littlest Horse Thieves: When the owner of a Yorkshire coal-mine decides to mechanize to increase profits, the mine's pit ponies are scheduled to

The Littlest Horse Thieves

1976•Family

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Joe Gladwin.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1983	Getting Sam Home	Wally Batty	Super Hit	Similar →
1980	The Merchant of Venice	Old Gobbo	Hit	Similar →
1979	Yanks	Plumber	Average	Similar →
1978	Renoir, My Father	Old Man in Cafe	Flop	Similar →
1978	Liza	Anton	Flop	Similar →
1976	No Hard Feelings	Mr Etheridge	Flop	Similar →
1976	The Littlest Horse Thieves	Bert	Hit	Similar →
1976	The Chauffeur	Joe	Flop	Similar →
1974	Initiation	Ted	Flop	Similar →
1972	Another Sunday and Sweet F.A.	Sam	Flop	Similar →
1972	Nearest and Dearest	Stan Hardman	Hit	Similar →
1971	All This, and Christmas Too!	Patrick Hall	Flop	Similar →
1971	Paper Roses	Messenger	Flop	Similar →
1971	Platonov	Marko	Flop	Similar →
1970	The Mind of Mr. Soames	Old Man In Car	Flop	Similar →
1970	The Reckoning	Drunk	Hit	Similar →
1969	Faith and Henry	Mr Forshaw	Flop	Similar →
1969	The Last Train Through Harecastle Tunnel	Adam Coulson	Average	Similar →
1969	Sling Your Hook	Oliver	Flop	Similar →
1968	Work Is a 4-Letter Word	Pa Brose	Flop	Similar →
1968	Charlie Bubbles	Waiter in Hotel	Average	Similar →
1967	The Lump	Joiner	Flop	Similar →
1965	Three Hats for Lisa	Harry	Flop	Similar →
1964	Night Must Fall	Dodge	Average	Similar →
1962	A Kind of Loving	Bus Driver (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →

Joe Gladwin - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Joe Gladwin?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Joe Gladwin is "Getting Sam Home" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Joe Gladwin acted in?

Joe Gladwin has been featured in at least 25 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Joe Gladwin?

Other notable films include "The Reckoning", "The Merchant of Venice", and "A Kind of Loving".