Petra Markham - Actor Profile

Petra Markham

Acting
Freshness: Jan 23, 2026
21Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 17, 1947
Birth Place: Cheshire, England, UK

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Petra Markham 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 Petra Markham'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 43% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Petra Markham remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in A Killer in Every Corner, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Petra Markham Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Petra Markham's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0
A Killer in Every Corner (1974) movie poster
★8.0

A Killer in Every Corner: A criminal psychologist invites three psychology students to his English countryside home to view some of his research o

A Killer in Every Corner

1974•Horror
★7.2
Hoard (2024) movie poster
★7.2

Hoard: The story follows Maria – a teenager whose mother used to be a hoarder. Now (set in the 90s) she lives in a foster home

Hoard

2024•Drama
★7.0
The Fool (1990) movie poster
★7.0

The Fool: A costume drama / satire about financial skull-duggery, and confidence tricksters in both the upper and lower classes in

The Fool

1990•Drama
★7.0
The Testing of Eric Olthwaite (1977) movie poster
★7.0

The Testing of Eric Olthwaite: Eric Olthwaite is so boring that his family all leave home to escape him. Then one day he is accidentally caught up in a

The Testing of Eric Olthwaite

1977•Comedy
★7.0
Love's Labour's Lost (1985) movie poster
★7.0

Love's Labour's Lost: A scholarly king and his three companions swear off the society of women for three years, only to have a diplomatic visi

Love's Labour's Lost

1985•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Petra Markham.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 Hoard Mrs. Brewer Hit Similar →
2023 Forever Flowers - Flop Similar →
2014 Back to the Garden Penny Flop Similar →
2008 Lady Godiva - Flop Similar →
1994 Disgraced Monuments Voice Over Flop Similar →
1992 A Different Hand - Flop Similar →
1990 The Fool - Hit Similar →
1985 Love's Labour's Lost Katharine Hit Similar →
1984 Young Shoulders Mrs. Richardson Hit Similar →
1977 The Testing of Eric Olthwaite Enid Bag Hit Similar →
1974 A Killer in Every Corner Helga Muller Super Hit Similar →
1973 The Hireling Edith Average Similar →
1971 Sunday Bloody Sunday Bob's Partner's/Designer's Girlfriend (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1971 Get Carter Doreen Hit Similar →
1971 The Raging Moon Mary Hit Similar →
1970 Fragment of Fear Schoolgirl Average Similar →
N/A Taming The Beast Eddie's nan Flop Similar →
N/A Dorothy's Day Out Dorothy Flop Similar →
1967 The Deadly Affair Play Spectator Average Similar →
1966 Shotgun Vicky Flop Similar →
1965 Doctor Who: The Crusade Safiya Average Similar →

Petra Markham - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Petra Markham?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Petra Markham is "A Killer in Every Corner" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Petra Markham acted in?

Petra Markham has been featured in at least 21 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Petra Markham?

Other notable films include "Hoard", "The Fool", and "The Testing of Eric Olthwaite".