Nigel Buesst - Actor Profile

Nigel Buesst

Directing
Freshness: Jan 23, 2026
2Total Films
1.0 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 30, 1938
Birth Place: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

About Nigel Buesst

Nigel Buesst (born 30 April 1938) is an Australian filmmaker. After graduating Bachelor of Commerce degree in 1960 from Melbourne University he headed overseas to London and worked as an assistant editor at Shepperton Studios. On returning to Melbourne in 1962 he worked for some months at the ABC's Ripponlea newsroom, and freelanced as a cameraman on various productions. He also started directing his own films, beginning with "Fun Radio" in 1963. He was also a co-founder and the artistic director of the St Kilda Film Festival from 1986 to 1990.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Nigel Buesst reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 2 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Crime

The majority of Nigel Buesst's filmography leans towards the Crime 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 0% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Nigel Buesst remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in With Time to Kill, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Nigel Buesst Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Nigel Buesst's career based on audience ratings.

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With Time to Kill (1987) movie poster
★1.0

With Time to Kill: Filmed on location in Melbourne this is a tale of justice and revenge when two cops decide that the court system has fai

With Time to Kill

1987•Crime
★0.0
Astral Projections (1978) movie poster
★0.0

Astral Projections: Ken, a dithering aspirant to the counter culture, returns from an abortive trip to Bali only to find things worse in Mel

Astral Projections

1978•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Nigel Buesst.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1987 With Time to Kill Wilson Manning Flop Similar →
1978 Astral Projections Martin Flop Similar →

Nigel Buesst - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Nigel Buesst?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Nigel Buesst is "With Time to Kill" with a rating of 1.0/10.

How many movies has Nigel Buesst acted in?

Nigel Buesst has been featured in at least 2 major films throughout their career.