John Malcolm

Acting

Freshness: Jan 21, 2026

16Total Films

7.3 Highest Rated

Born: Mar 26, 1936

Birth Place: Stirling, Stirlingshire, Scotland, UK

About John Malcolm

John Malcolm was a British stage, film and television actor.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of John Malcolm reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 16 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of John Malcolm'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 19% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), John Malcolm remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Reckoning, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best John Malcolm Movies Ranked

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

The Reckoning (1970) movie poster

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

Coming Out of the Ice (1982) movie poster

Coming Out of the Ice: A biographical film about Victor Herman, based on the memoir of the same name.

Coming Out of the Ice

1982•Drama

The Naked Civil Servant (1975) movie poster

The Naked Civil Servant: Story of the life of Quentin Crisp, an Englishman who was brave enough to live his life according to his own style even

The Naked Civil Servant

1975•Drama

The House That Dripped Blood (1971) movie poster

The House That Dripped Blood: A Scotland Yard investigator looks into four mysterious cases involving an unoccupied house.

The House That Dripped Blood

1971•Horror

The Dirty Dozen: Next Mission (1985) movie poster

The Dirty Dozen: Next Mission: Major Reisman is "volunteered" to lead another mission using convicted army soldiers, sentenced to either death or long

The Dirty Dozen: Next Mission

1985•Action

Complete Filmography & Success Status

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

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1986	Blood Hunt	Doctor	Flop	Similar →
1985	The Key to Rebecca	Field Marshal Kesslering	Flop	Similar →
1985	The Dirty Dozen: Next Mission	Field Marshall Meisterlein	Average	Similar →
1982	Coming Out of the Ice	Chernov	Hit	Similar →
1980	The Bells of Astercote	Tom Craddock	Average	Similar →
1980	The Great Riviera Bank Robbery	Gendarme	Average	Similar →
1977	Risking It	David	Flop	Similar →
1975	The Naked Civil Servant	Taxi Driver	Hit	Similar →
1975	The Motorway File	John Gibson	Flop	Similar →
1973	The Operation	Porter	Flop	Similar →
1972	The Ragman's Daughter	Factory Manager	Flop	Similar →
1971	The House That Dripped Blood	-	Average	Similar →
1970	Roll On Four O'Clock	Tom Rathbone	Average	Similar →
1970	The Reckoning	Philip	Hit	Similar →
1968	Who Pays?	Geoff Baines	Flop	Similar →
1964	Where Has Poor Mickey Gone?	Mickey	Average	Similar →

John Malcolm - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of John Malcolm?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Malcolm is "The Reckoning" with a rating of 7.3/10.

How many movies has John Malcolm acted in?

John Malcolm has been featured in at least 16 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by John Malcolm?

Other notable films include "Coming Out of the Ice", "The Naked Civil Servant", and "The House That Dripped Blood".