Val Doonican
ActingAbout Val Doonican
Michael Valentine 'Val' Doonican (3 February 1927 – 1 July 2015) was an Irish singer of traditional pop, easy listening and novelty songs, who was noted for his warm and relaxed vocal style. A crooner, he found popular success, especially in the United Kingdom where he had five successive Top 10 albums in the 1960s as well as several hits on the UK Singles Chart, including "Walk Tall", Elusive Butterfly and If the Whole World Stopped Loving. The Val Doonican Show, his eponymous variety programme, featured his singing and a selection of guests, and it had a long and successful run on BBC Television from 1965 to 1986. Doonican won the Variety Club of Great Britain's BBC-TV Personality of the Year award three times.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Val Doonican reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 3 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Documentary
The majority of Val Doonican's filmography leans towards the Documentary 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), Val Doonican remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Val Doonican - Thank You For The Music, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Val Doonican Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Val Doonican's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Val Doonican.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Christmas Eve with Val Doonican | Self - Presenter | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Val Doonican - Thank You For The Music | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | Vive Torbay | Self | Flop | Similar → |
Val Doonican - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Val Doonican?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Val Doonican is "Val Doonican - Thank You For The Music" with a rating of 0.0/10.
How many movies has Val Doonican acted in?
Val Doonican has been featured in at least 3 major films throughout their career.