John Barclay

Acting

Freshness: Jan 25, 2026

11Total Films

7.1 Highest Rated

Born: May 12, 1892

Birth Place: Bletchingly, Surrey, England, UK

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of John Barclay reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 11 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of John Barclay'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 55% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), John Barclay remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Dodsworth, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best John Barclay Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from John Barclay's career based on audience ratings.

★7.1

★7.1

Dodsworth: A retired auto manufacturer and his wife take a long-planned European vacation only to find that they want very differen

Dodsworth

1936•Drama

★7.1

★7.1

King Rat: When Singapore surrendered to the Japanese in 1942, the Allied POWs, mostly British but including a few Americans, were

King Rat

1965•Drama

★6.9

★6.9

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

Star!

1968•Drama

★6.9

★6.9

Soylent Green: In the year 2022, overcrowding, pollution, and resource depletion have reduced society’s leaders to finding food for th

Soylent Green

1973•Sci-Fi

★6.6

★6.6

The Mikado: In a small Japanese town, Ko-Ko is appointed to the unenviable position of executioner. Knowing he must successfully per

The Mikado

1939•Romance

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of John Barclay.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1973	Soylent Green	Book #2	Hit	Similar →
1971	Hours of Terror	-	Flop	Similar →
1971	The Brotherhood of Satan	Witch	Average	Similar →
1969	Dr. Heidegger's Experiment	Colonel Killigrew	Flop	Similar →
1968	Star!	Elderly Tragedian (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1965	King Rat	Spence	Hit	Similar →
1942	The Power of God	Jonathan	Flop	Similar →
1941	Aloma of the South Seas	Ikali	Average	Similar →
1941	Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde	Constable	Hit	Similar →
1939	The Mikado	The Mikado	Hit	Similar →
1936	Dodsworth	Ship Passenger (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →

John Barclay - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of John Barclay?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Barclay is "Dodsworth" with a rating of 7.1/10.

How many movies has John Barclay acted in?

John Barclay has been featured in at least 11 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by John Barclay?

Other notable films include "King Rat", "Star!", and "Soylent Green".