Leonard Rossiter
ActingAbout Leonard Rossiter
Leonard Rossiter (21 October 1926 – 5 October 1984) was an English actor known for his roles as Rupert Rigsby, in the British comedy television series Rising Damp (1974–78), and Reginald Iolanthe Perrin, in The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin (1976–79). He also had a long and distinguished career in the theatre and gained some notoriety for a series of Cinzano commercials (1978–1983), with Joan Collins.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Leonard Rossiter reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 47 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Leonard Rossiter'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 21% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Leonard Rossiter remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in 2001: A Space Odyssey, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Leonard Rossiter Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Leonard Rossiter's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Leonard Rossiter.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Leonard Rossiter: Comedy Great | Self (Archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Unforgettable Leonard Rossiter | Various (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Starry Night | Mr. Morganstern | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | 'Oh, Miss Jones!': The Very Best of Leonard Rossiter | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | The Moon Over Soho | Max von Konigsberg | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Water | Sir Malcolm Leveridge | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Life and Death of King John | King John | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Dog Ends | Arthur | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin | Reginald Perrin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Funny Side of Christmas | Reginald Perrin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Trail of the Pink Panther | Superintendant Quinlan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Britannia Hospital | Vincent Potter | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Factory | Harry Meadows | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Rising Damp | Rigsby | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Le Petomane | Monsieur Joseph Pujol | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Waterloo Bridge Handicap | Charles Barker | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Fearless Frank | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Voyage of the Damned | Commander von Bonin | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Pink Panther Strikes Again | Quinlan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Machinegunner | Cyril Dugdale | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | Barry Lyndon | Captain Quin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | After the Solo | Dawson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | If There Weren't Any Blacks You'd Have to Invent Them | The Blind Man | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Luther | Brother Weinand | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Italian Table | Mr. Jeffs | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | After Loch Lomond | Mickey Grant | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Double Agent | Nikolai Krobnevsky | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | Otley | Johnson | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Diamonds for Breakfast | Inspector Dudley | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Oliver! | Sowerberry | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Deadfall | Fillmore | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Year of the Sex Olympics | Co-ordinator Ugo Priest | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Fanatics | Voltaire | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | 2001: A Space Odyssey | Dr. Andrei Smyslov | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Whisperers | Assistance Board Officer | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | Drums Along The Avon | Mr. Marcus | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | Deadlier Than the Male | Henry Bridgenorth | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Witches | Dr. Wallis | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Devil's Eggshell | Prime Minister | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Wrong Box | Vyvyan Alistair Montague | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Hotel Paradiso | Inspector | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | King Rat | McCoy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Long Ships | Persian Soldier Who Falls On Sword (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | A Jolly Bad Fellow | Dr. Fisher | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | Billy Liar | Emanuel Shadrack | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | This Sporting Life | Phillips, Sports Writer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | A Kind of Loving | Whymper | Hit | Similar → |
Leonard Rossiter - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Leonard Rossiter?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Leonard Rossiter is "2001: A Space Odyssey" with a rating of 8.1/10.
How many movies has Leonard Rossiter acted in?
Leonard Rossiter has been featured in at least 47 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Leonard Rossiter?
Other notable films include "Barry Lyndon", "King Rat", and "A Kind of Loving".