
John McEnery
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia John McEnery (1943-2019) was a British actor and writer. At age 20 he found his first stage work, spending three seasons with the Everyman Theatre in Liverpool. He joined the British National Theatre Company in 1966. He trained at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. He starred alongside Claude Jade and Jean-Pierre Cassel in Gérard Brach's bittersweet The Boat on the Grass about a girl between two friends and appeared as Mercutio in Franco Zeffirelli's Romeo and Juliet. He was nominated for a BAFTA for the latter performance. He also appeared in the film Nicholas and Alexandra. In 2008, he appeared in a guest role in Sidetracked, the first episode of Wallander. In 1998 he wrote the play Merry Christmas, Mr. Burbage in honour of the 400th anniversary of the creation of the Globe Theatre. McEnery is survived by two daughters, Phoebe and Chloe, by his former wife, actress Stephanie Beacham. One of his brothers is actor Peter McEnery, and another is photographer David McEnery. Description above from the Wikipedia article John McEnery, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of John McEnery reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 37 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of John McEnery'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 35% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), John McEnery remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Richard II - Live at Shakespeare's Globe, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best John McEnery Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from John McEnery's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of John McEnery.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Girl with a Pearl Earring | Apothecary | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Richard II - Live at Shakespeare's Globe | John of Gaunt | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Tess of the D'Urbervilles | Jack Durbeyfield | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Henry V at Shakespeare's Globe | The Governor of Harfleur / Archbishop of Canterbury / Pistol | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Der Blinde | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | When Saturday Comes | Joe Muir | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Black Beauty | Mr. York | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Abraham | Königsberater | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Dear Roy, Love Gillian | DCS Wilf Brooks | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Thacker | Reg Faulkner | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Prince of Shadows | Walter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Hamlet | Osric | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Fool | Mr. Maclean | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Krays | Eddie Pellam | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Precious Bane | Wizard Beguildy | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Codename: Kyril | Loshkevoi | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Little Dorrit | Captain Hopkins | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Gulag | Diczek | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Poppyland | Algernon Swinburne | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Pope John Paul II | Monsignor Kuczkowski | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Jamaica Inn | Reverend Francis Davey | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | Measure for Measure | Lucio | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Duellists | Amiable Second | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Schizo | Stephens | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Galileo | Federzoni | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Land That Time Forgot | Captain Von Schoenvorts | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | Little Malcolm and His Struggle Against the Eunuchs | Wick Blagdon | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | One Russian Summer | Vadim | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Ragman's Daughter | Old Man on Wagon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | Nicholas and Alexandra | Kerensky | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Boat on the Grass | Olivier | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | Bartleby | Bartleby | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Lady in the Car with Glasses and a Gun | Philippe, l'auto-stoppeur | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | Sleep is Lovely | John | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | Romeo and Juliet | Mercutio | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Much Ado About Nothing | A Gentleman | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Othello | Senators-Soldiers-Cypriots | Average | Similar → |
John McEnery - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of John McEnery?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John McEnery is "Richard II - Live at Shakespeare's Globe" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has John McEnery acted in?
John McEnery has been featured in at least 37 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by John McEnery?
Other notable films include "Tess of the D'Urbervilles", "One Russian Summer", and "Romeo and Juliet".




