Patrick Barlow

Acting

Freshness: Jan 22, 2026

14Total Films

8.5 Highest Rated

Born: Mar 18, 1947

About Patrick Barlow

Patrick Barlow is an English theatre, film, television and radio writer and actor. He is the co-founder of the two-man comedy theatre company The National Theatre of Brent.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Patrick Barlow reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 14 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Patrick Barlow's filmography leans towards the Comedy 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 43% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Patrick Barlow remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in All Passion Spent, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Patrick Barlow Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Patrick Barlow's career based on audience ratings.

★8.5

★8.5

All Passion Spent: his three-part miniseries begins with elderly Lady Slane (Wendy Hiller) sitting watchfully by the deathbed of her husban

All Passion Spent

1986•Drama

★7.3

★7.3

Notting Hill: London bookstore owner William Thacker's quiet life turns upside down when a chance encounter with famous actress Anna S

Notting Hill

1999•Romance

★7.0

Aristophanes: The Gods Are Laughing (1995) movie poster

★7.0

Aristophanes: The Gods Are Laughing: Specially commissioned by the British Film Institute and Channel 4, this pseudo-biography shows how Aristophanes became

Aristophanes: The Gods Are Laughing

1995•Comedy

★6.8

★6.8

Shakespeare in Love: Young William Shakespeare is forced to stage his latest comedy, 'Romeo and Ethel, the Pirate's Daughter', before it's ev

Shakespeare in Love

1998•Romance

★6.7

Bridget Jones's Diary (2001) movie poster

★6.7

Bridget Jones's Diary: Bridget Jones is an average woman struggling against expectations. As a New Year's resolution, Bridget decides to take c

Bridget Jones's Diary

2001•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Patrick Barlow.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2014	The Riot Club	Don	Average	Similar →
2005	Nanny McPhee	Mr. Jowls	Hit	Similar →
2001	Chica de Río	Strothers	Average	Similar →
2001	Bridget Jones's Diary	Julian	Hit	Similar →
1999	Notting Hill	Savoy Concierge	Hit	Similar →
1998	Shakespeare in Love	Will Kempe	Hit	Similar →
1996	The Snow Queen's Revenge	Clive	Average	Similar →
1995	Aristophanes: The Gods Are Laughing	Cephisophon	Hit	Similar →
1995	Waiting	Maurice Ribley	Flop	Similar →
1993	The Art of Tripping	-	Flop	Similar →
1989	Bosses From Hell	-	Flop	Similar →
1986	All Passion Spent	Foljam - Assistant curator	Super Hit	Similar →
1984	Talk to Me	Matthew	Flop	Similar →
1978	Gábor Vlkolinský	-	Flop	Similar →

Patrick Barlow - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Patrick Barlow?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Patrick Barlow is "All Passion Spent" with a rating of 8.5/10.

How many movies has Patrick Barlow acted in?

Patrick Barlow has been featured in at least 14 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Patrick Barlow?

Other notable films include "Notting Hill", "Aristophanes: The Gods Are Laughing", and "Shakespeare in Love".