Nicholas Hannen

Acting

Freshness: Jan 21, 2026

22Total Films

8.0 Highest Rated

Born: May 1, 1881

Birth Place: London, England, UK

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Nicholas Hannen reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 22 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Nicholas Hannen'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 23% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Nicholas Hannen remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Rx Murder, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Nicholas Hannen Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Nicholas Hannen's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0

★8.0

Rx Murder: An American doctor, Jethro Jones, comes into a quiet British seaside community and becomes entangled in a murder mystery

Rx Murder

1958•Drama

★7.2

★7.2

Richard III: Having helped his brother King Edward IV take the throne of England, the jealous hunchback Richard, Duke of Gloucester,

Richard III

1955•Drama

★7.1

★7.1

Quo Vadis: After fierce Roman commander Marcus Vinicius becomes infatuated with beautiful Christian hostage Lygia, he begins to que

Quo Vadis

1951•Drama

★6.9

★6.9

The Winslow Boy: In pre-WW1 England, a youngster is expelled from a naval academy over a petty theft, but his parents raise a political f

The Winslow Boy

1948•Drama

★6.8

★6.8

Dunkirk: A British Corporal in France finds himself responsible for the lives of his men when their officer is killed. He has to

Dunkirk

1958•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Nicholas Hannen.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1962	Term of Trial	Magistrate	Average	Similar →
1960	A Woman of No Importance	Sir John Pontefract	Flop	Similar →
1958	Dunkirk	Vice Admiral Ramsay	Hit	Similar →
1958	Rx Murder	Colonel	Super Hit	Similar →
1957	Sea Wife	Elderly Passenger	Flop	Similar →
1955	Richard III	Archbishop	Hit	Similar →
1955	Quentin Durward	Cardinal Balus	Average	Similar →
1953	Three Steps In The Dark	Arnold Burgoyne	Average	Similar →
1951	Quo Vadis	Seneca	Hit	Similar →
1951	Hell Is Sold Out	François	Average	Similar →
1948	The Winslow Boy	Col. Watherstone	Hit	Similar →
1941	The Prime Minister	Sir Robert Peel	Average	Similar →
1940	Spy for a Day	Colonel Pemberton	Flop	Similar →
1938	It Might Be You	Rev.John Brown	Flop	Similar →
1938	Marigold	Major Sellar	Flop	Similar →
1938	Many Waters	-	Flop	Similar →
1938	Who Killed John Savage?	John Savage	Flop	Similar →
1936	Hail and Farewell	Col. Harvey	Flop	Similar →
1936	The Story of Papworth, the Village of Hope	Vicar	Flop	Similar →
1935	The Dictator	Prime Minister Guldberg of Denmark	Average	Similar →
1933	F.P.1	Matthias Lennartz	Average	Similar →
1931	The Man They Couldn't Arrest	Lyall	Flop	Similar →

Nicholas Hannen - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Nicholas Hannen?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Nicholas Hannen is "Rx Murder" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Nicholas Hannen acted in?

Nicholas Hannen has been featured in at least 22 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Nicholas Hannen?

Other notable films include "Richard III", "Quo Vadis", and "The Winslow Boy".