Laurence Archer
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Laurence Archer (born 9 November 1961) is a British guitarist and songwriter notable for his work with British rock bands UFO and Phil Lynott's Grand Slam. He wrote many of Grand Slam's songs together with Phil Lynott and Mark Stanway, some of which were released as Thin Lizzy songs. Archer was also a member of British band Wild Horses, Stampede, Lautrec, Medicine Head and Rhode Island Red with Gary Leiderman on bass (ex-Talk Talk, Thin Lizzy), Manolo Antonana on drums and frontman/actor/writer Mike Dyer. While Archer was in Stampede, the band recorded two albums for Polydor Records: The Official Bootleg and Hurricane Town. Before that, Archer was in Lautrec with his stepfather, singer Reuben Archer. Stampede re-formed in 2009 in the wake of renewed interest and the CD re-issues of both The Official Bootleg and Hurricane Town via UK-based Rock Candy Records and Universal Music in Japan. The line-up consisted of original members Laurence Archer, Reuben Archer, and Colin Bond, with Steve Graystone replacing Eddie Parsons on drums, and new guitarist Chris Clowsley. In 2011, Archer also began playing in the band X-UFO, alongside fellow former members of UFO, Danny Peyronel and Clive Edwards, with Rocky Newton (ex-McAuley Schenker Group) on bass. In May 2016, Mark Stanway and Laurence Archer announced the reformation of Phil Lynott's Grand Slam together ith Micky Barker, Neil Murray and Stefan Berggren. In March 2019, Archer confirmed he was recording new material for Grandslam, with Mike Dyer, David Boyce, Benji Reid. Mark Stanway was asked to contribute keyboards on 3 songs. On 30 August 2019, BBC Radio 2 played the world premiere of the new Grandslam single "Gone are the Days". Grand Slam’s album, Hit the Ground, was released on 22 November 2019 via Marshall Records. In 2024 Rocky Newton joined as the new Bass guitarist. The band then recorded their second album titled Wheel of Fortune with Silver Linings Records in 2024.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Laurence Archer reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 4 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Documentary
The majority of Laurence Archer's filmography leans towards the Documentary 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 75% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Laurence Archer remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Thin Lizzy: Rocker on the Loose, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Laurence Archer Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Laurence Archer's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Laurence Archer.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Thin Lizzy: Rocker on the Loose | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Thin Lizzy: Outlawed - The Real Phil Lynott | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Carry On Teacher | Parent (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Laughing Lady | St. Juste | Hit | Similar → |
Laurence Archer - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Laurence Archer?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Laurence Archer is "Thin Lizzy: Rocker on the Loose" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Laurence Archer acted in?
Laurence Archer has been featured in at least 4 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Laurence Archer?
Other notable films include "The Laughing Lady", "Thin Lizzy: Outlawed - The Real Phil Lynott", and "Carry On Teacher".