John Franklyn-Robbins - Actor Profile

John Franklyn-Robbins

Acting
Freshness: Jan 19, 2026
33Total Films
8.8 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 14, 1924
Birth Place: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, UK

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of John Franklyn-Robbins reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 33 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of John Franklyn-Robbins'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 39% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), John Franklyn-Robbins remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Doctor Who: Genesis of the Daleks, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best John Franklyn-Robbins Movies Ranked

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

★8.8
Doctor Who: Genesis of the Daleks (1975) movie poster
★8.8

Doctor Who: Genesis of the Daleks — The Time Lords dispatch the Doctor to the past of the planet Skaro on his deadliest adventure yet — to prevent the creat

Doctor Who: Genesis of the Daleks

1975•Sci-Fi
★8.5
All Passion Spent (1986) movie poster
★8.5

All Passion Spent — his three-part miniseries begins with elderly Lady Slane (Wendy Hiller) sitting watchfully by the deathbed of her husban

All Passion Spent

1986•Drama
★7.9
The Plague Dogs (1982) movie poster
★7.9

The Plague Dogs — Two dogs, Rowf and Snitter, struggle to survive in the countryside after escaping from an animal research laboratory. Th

The Plague Dogs

1982•Adventure
★7.8
The Taming of the Shrew (1980) movie poster
★7.8

The Taming of the Shrew — Baptista has two daughters: Kate and Bianca. Everyone wants to wed the fair Bianca, but nobody's much interested in prob

The Taming of the Shrew

1980•Drama
★7.7
Swallows and Amazons (1974) movie poster
★7.7

Swallows and Amazons — On holiday with their mother in the Lake District in 1929 four children are allowed to sail over to the nearby island in

Swallows and Amazons

1974•Adventure

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of John Franklyn-Robbins.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2007 The Golden Compass Librarian Average Similar →
2005 C.S. Lewis: Beyond Narnia The Great Knock Hit Similar →
2004 Sergeant Pepper Gregor Von Gordenthal Hit Similar →
2004 Vanity Fair Mr. Sedley Average Similar →
2001 Don't Tempt Me - Average Similar →
2001 The Discovery of Heaven Onno's father Average Similar →
1999 A Christmas Carol Crump Hit Similar →
1997 Mrs. Dalloway Lionel Average Similar →
1996 Emma Mr. Cole Hit Similar →
1996 The Adventures of Toad Voice Flop Similar →
1995 Dr. Jekyll and Ms. Hyde - Flop Similar →
1989 The Woman in Black Reverend Greet Hit Similar →
1987 Lionheart The Abbot Flop Similar →
1986 All Passion Spent Kay Super Hit Similar →
1983 The Jigsaw Man English doctor Flop Similar →
1982 The Plague Dogs Williamson (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1981 From a Far Country Curate Flop Similar →
1981 Memoirs of a Survivor Prof White Flop Similar →
1981 Fothergill 1st Clubman Flop Similar →
1980 The Merchant of Venice Antonio Hit Similar →
1980 The Taming of the Shrew Baptista Super Hit Similar →
1980 The Enigma John Marcus Fielding Flop Similar →
1980 Keep Smiling Shales Flop Similar →
1978 Betzi Sir Hudson Lowe Flop Similar →
1977 The Brute Solicitor Flop Similar →
1975 Overlord Dad Hit Similar →
1975 Doctor Who: Genesis of the Daleks Time Lord Super Hit Similar →
1975 Snooker Alec Flop Similar →
1974 Swallows and Amazons Young Billy Super Hit Similar →
1972 Asylum Mr. Stebbins Average Similar →
1972 Running Scared Dean Flop Similar →
1971 A Couple of Beauties - Flop Similar →
1964 The Pumpkin Eater Parson Hit Similar →

John Franklyn-Robbins - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of John Franklyn-Robbins?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Franklyn-Robbins is "Doctor Who: Genesis of the Daleks" with a rating of 8.8/10.

How many movies has John Franklyn-Robbins acted in?

John Franklyn-Robbins has been featured in at least 33 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by John Franklyn-Robbins?

Other notable films include "All Passion Spent", "The Plague Dogs", and "The Taming of the Shrew".