Terry-Thomas
ActingAbout Terry-Thomas
Terry-Thomas (14 July 1911 – 8 January 1990) was an English actor. He was famous for his comedic portrayals of disreputable members of the upper classes.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Terry-Thomas reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Terry-Thomas'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 44% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Terry-Thomas remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Phyllis Diller: Not Just Another Pretty Face, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Terry-Thomas Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Terry-Thomas's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Terry-Thomas.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | The 9th Wonder of the World: The Making of 'Gorgo' | The Villain Ivan (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Phyllis Diller: Not Just Another Pretty Face | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Side by Side | Max Nugget | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Robin Hood | Sir Hiss - A Snake (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Vault of Horror | Arthur Critchit (segment 2 "The Neat Job") | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | I Love a Mystery | Gordon Elliott | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Dr. Phibes Rises Again | Lombardo | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Abominable Dr. Phibes | Dr. Longstreet | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Atlantic Wall | Commander Perry of British HQ | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | Monte Carlo or Bust! | Sir Cuthbert Ware-Armitage | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | 2000 Years Later | Goodwyn | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | How Sweet It Is! | Gilbert Tilly | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Don't Raise the Bridge, Lower the River | H. William Homer | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Seven Times Seven | Police Inspector | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Danger: Diabolik | Minister of Interior / Minister of Finance | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Monte Carlo: C'est La Rose | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | Arabella | Hotel manager | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Jules Verne's Rocket to the Moon | Captain Sir Harry Washington-Smythe | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | A Guide for the Married Man | Technical Adviser (Harold aka Tiger) | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Don't Look Now... We're Being Shot At! | Reginald Brook | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Kiss the Girls and Make Them Die | Lord Aldric / James | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Sandwich Man | Scout Master | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Munster, Go Home! | Freddie Munster | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Our Man in Marrakesh | El Caid | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours 11 Minutes | Sir Percy Ware-Armitage | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Strange Bedfellows | Assistant Mortician | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | How to Murder Your Wife | Charles | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World | J. Algernon Hawthorne | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Mouse on the Moon | Maurice Spender | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm | Ludwig (segment "The Singing Bone") | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | A Matter of WHO | Archibald Bannister | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Make Mine Mink | Major Albert Rayne | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | School for Scoundrels | Raymond Delauney | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | I'm All Right Jack | Major Hitchcock | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Carlton-Browne of the F.O. | Cadogan de Vere Carlton-Browne | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Too Many Crooks | Billy Gordon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Tom Thumb | Ivan | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Happy Is the Bride | Policeman | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Blue Murder at St. Trinian's | Capt. Romney Carlton-Ricketts | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Naked Truth | Lord Henry Mayley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Brothers in Law | Alfred Green | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Green Man | Charles Boughtflower | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Private's Progress | Major Hitchcock | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Helter Skelter | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Melody Club | Freddy Forrester | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Brass Monkey | Terry-Thomas | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Take a Chance | Extra at Race Meeting (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | It's Love Again | Dancer (Extra) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Things to Come | Man of the Future (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | The Private Life of Henry VIII | Man (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
Terry-Thomas - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Terry-Thomas?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Terry-Thomas is "Phyllis Diller: Not Just Another Pretty Face" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Terry-Thomas acted in?
Terry-Thomas has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Terry-Thomas?
Other notable films include "Don't Look Now... We're Being Shot At!", "Too Many Crooks", and "How Sweet It Is!".