Olaf Pooley

Acting

Freshness: Jan 21, 2026

21Total Films

8.6 Highest Rated

Born: Mar 13, 1914

Birth Place: Parkstone, Dorset, England, U.K.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Olaf Pooley reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 21 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Olaf Pooley'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 29% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Olaf Pooley remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Doctor Who: Inferno, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Olaf Pooley Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Olaf Pooley's career based on audience ratings.

★8.6

★8.6

Doctor Who: Inferno: UNIT is providing security cover at an experimental drilling project at Eastchester, designed to penetrate the Earth's c

Doctor Who: Inferno

1970•Sci-Fi

★8.0

The Turn of the Screw (1989) movie poster

★8.0

The Turn of the Screw: A governess is hired to look after two neglected children, who show signs of having been corrupted by the insidious infl

The Turn of the Screw

1989•Horror

★8.0

The Tragedy of King Lear (1982) movie poster

★8.0

The Tragedy of King Lear: King Lear, old and weary, divides his kingdom among his daughters, placing great weight on their declarations of love fo

The Tragedy of King Lear

1982•Drama

★6.8

★6.8

Sink the Bismarck!: The story of the breakout of the German battleship Bismarck—accompanied by the heavy cruiser Prinz Eugen—during the earl

Sink the Bismarck!

1960•War

★6.6

The Assassination Bureau (1969) movie poster

★6.6

The Assassination Bureau: In 1908 London, a women's rights campaigner discovers the Assassination Bureau Limited, an organization that kills for j

The Assassination Bureau

1969•Action

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Olaf Pooley.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1996	Beastmaster III: The Eye of Braxus	Maldor	Flop	Similar →
1989	The Turn of the Screw	John the Gardener	Super Hit	Similar →
1982	The Tragedy of King Lear	The Doctor	Super Hit	Similar →
1979	Charlie Muffin	Soviet First Secretary	Average	Similar →
1971	Crucible of Horror	Reid	Flop	Similar →
1970	Doctor Who: Inferno	Professor Stahlman / Director Stahlman	Super Hit	Similar →
1969	Destiny of a Spy	Igor Trubenoff	Flop	Similar →
1969	The Assassination Bureau	Swiss Cashier	Hit	Similar →
1966	Naked Evil	Father Goodman	Flop	Similar →
1962	The Password Is Courage	German Doctor	Average	Similar →
1960	Sink the Bismarck!	Officer of the Watch - 'Sheffield' (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1959	Left Right and Centre	TV newscaster	Average	Similar →
1956	The Gamma People	Bikstein	Flop	Similar →
1956	The Iron Petticoat	Major Osip Feodor Ganovich	Average	Similar →
1952	Top Secret	Roblettski	Average	Similar →
1952	The Woman's Angle	Fudolf Mansell	Flop	Similar →
1951	Hell Is Sold Out	Cheri, male secretary	Average	Similar →
1950	Highly Dangerous	Detective-Interrogator	Average	Similar →
1949	The Lost People	Milosh	Average	Similar →
1949	The Huggetts Abroad	Straker	Hit	Similar →
1948	Penny and the Pownall Case	Von Leicher	Average	Similar →

Olaf Pooley - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Olaf Pooley?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Olaf Pooley is "Doctor Who: Inferno" with a rating of 8.6/10.

How many movies has Olaf Pooley acted in?

Olaf Pooley has been featured in at least 21 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Olaf Pooley?

Other notable films include "The Turn of the Screw", "The Tragedy of King Lear", and "Sink the Bismarck!".