Leonard Maguire

Acting

Freshness: Jan 23, 2026

19Total Films

7.0 Highest Rated

Born: May 26, 1924

Birth Place: Manchester, England

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Leonard Maguire reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 19 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Leonard Maguire'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 16% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Leonard Maguire remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Clay, Smeddum and Greenden, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Leonard Maguire Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Leonard Maguire's career based on audience ratings.

★7.0

Clay, Smeddum and Greenden (1976) movie poster

★7.0

Clay, Smeddum and Greenden: Trilogy of one-act plays based on short stories by Lewis Grassic Gibbon. ‘Clay’ is the story of a men who neglects his w

Clay, Smeddum and Greenden

1976•Drama

★6.6

★6.6

A Dry White Season: During the 1976 Soweto uprising, a white school teacher's life and values are threatened when he asks questions about th

A Dry White Season

1989•Drama

★6.5

The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne (1987) movie poster

★6.5

The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne: A penniless middle-aged spinster scrapes by giving piano lessons in the Dublin of the 1950s. She makes a sad last bid fo

The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne

1987•Drama

★6.3

Doctor Who: Full Circle (1980) movie poster

★6.3

Doctor Who: Full Circle: On the planet Alzarius in the alternate universe of E-Space, the Doctor, Romana and K9 find survivors of a crashed starl

Doctor Who: Full Circle

1980•Sci-Fi

★6.2

The Doctor and the Devils (1985) movie poster

★6.2

The Doctor and the Devils: In Victorian England, graverobbers supply a wealthy doctor with bodies to research anatomy on, but greed causes them to

The Doctor and the Devils

1985•Horror

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Leonard Maguire.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1996	Victory	Old TRader McNab	Flop	Similar →
1994	OcchioPinocchio	Fratello Brando	Flop	Similar →
1992	Memento Mori	Mr Willoughby	Average	Similar →
1992	The Law Lord	Lord Hemmingbury	Flop	Similar →
1989	A Dry White Season	Bruwer	Hit	Similar →
1988	The Girl in a Swing	Dr. Frazer	Flop	Similar →
1987	The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne	Dr Bowe	Hit	Similar →
1987	The Shutter Falls	Gaelic Minister	Flop	Similar →
1985	The Doctor and the Devils	Nightwatchman	Average	Similar →
1983	The Honorary Consul	Dr. Humphries	Average	Similar →
1980	Doctor Who: Full Circle	Draith	Average	Similar →
1980	The Awakening	John Matthews	Average	Similar →
1980	The Day Christ Died	The Demoniac	Average	Similar →
1980	A Gift from Nessus	Mr. Sutton	Flop	Similar →
1978	Hess	-	Flop	Similar →
1976	Clay, Smeddum and Greenden	Old Galt	Hit	Similar →
1975	The Great Mill Race	-	Flop	Similar →
1974	The Bevellers	Alex Freer	Flop	Similar →
1959	New Day	Narrator	Flop	Similar →

Leonard Maguire - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Leonard Maguire?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Leonard Maguire is "Clay, Smeddum and Greenden" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Leonard Maguire acted in?

Leonard Maguire has been featured in at least 19 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Leonard Maguire?

Other notable films include "A Dry White Season", "The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne", and "Doctor Who: Full Circle".