Ken Kitson

Acting

Freshness: Jan 21, 2026

21Total Films

8.0 Highest Rated

Born: Jul 7, 1946

Birth Place: Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, UK

About Ken Kitson

Born 1946, Kenneth Kitson is a British actor who has been active on British television since the early 1970s.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Ken Kitson reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 21 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Ken Kitson'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), Ken Kitson remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Golden Gordon, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Ken Kitson Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Ken Kitson's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0

★8.0

Golden Gordon: Barnestoneworth United is the worst football team of 1935, who lose every match. Gordon Ottershaw is, however, their loy

Golden Gordon

1979•Comedy

★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

★7.0

★7.0

Brassed Off: A Yorkshire coal mine is threatened with closure and the only hope is for the men to enter their Grimley Colliery Brass

Brassed Off

1996•Comedy

★6.7

Harold Shipman: Doctor Death (2002) movie poster

★6.7

Harold Shipman: Doctor Death: James Bolam portrays serial killer Dr. Harold Shipman in this made-for-TV drama. The film follows the story of Shipman,

Harold Shipman: Doctor Death

2002•Crime

★6.6

★6.6

Wuthering Heights: Gypsy boy Heathcliffe is adopted by a god-fearing landowner in northern England and grows up as the soul-mate of the dau

Wuthering Heights

1998•TV Movie

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Ken Kitson.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2002	Harold Shipman: Doctor Death	Inspector Dave Smith	Hit	Similar →
1998	Wuthering Heights	Mr. Earnshaw	Hit	Similar →
1996	Brassed Off	Heavy 1	Hit	Similar →
1996	Bob's Weekend	Landlord	Flop	Similar →
1996	When Saturday Comes	Careers Officer	Average	Similar →
1995	Full Throttle	Billy Rockall	Average	Similar →
1992	God on the Rocks	Bezeer	Flop	Similar →
1991	Hancock	Bus Driver	Flop	Similar →
1988	The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe	Giant Rumblebuffin	Average	Similar →
1987	A Month in the Country	Mr Sykes	Average	Similar →
1983	Getting Sam Home	PC Cooper	Super Hit	Similar →
1982	Witness for the Prosecution	Policeman (as Kit Kitson)	Average	Similar →
1982	I Remember Nelson	Mangan	Flop	Similar →
1981	Riding High	The Halifax Hellcat	Flop	Similar →
1980	The Victim	Cole	Flop	Similar →
1979	Golden Gordon	Cyril	Super Hit	Similar →
1979	Phoelix	-	Flop	Similar →
1979	The Beast	Albert Whetstone	Flop	Similar →
1977	Waifs and Strays	Roy	Flop	Similar →
1974	The Firefighters	Det. Cons. Palmer	Flop	Similar →
1972	The Adventures of Barry McKenzie	-	Flop	Similar →

Ken Kitson - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Ken Kitson?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ken Kitson is "Golden Gordon" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Ken Kitson acted in?

Ken Kitson has been featured in at least 21 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Ken Kitson?

Other notable films include "Getting Sam Home", "Brassed Off", and "Harold Shipman: Doctor Death".