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Andrew Downie

Acting
Updated: Apr 10, 2026
14Total Films
8.5 Highest Rated
Born: May 26, 1922
Birth Place: Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

Andrew Downie Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Andrew Downie reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 14 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Andrew Downie's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 29% of Andrew Downie's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Miss MacTaggart Won't Lie Down, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Andrew Downie Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Andrew Downie's career based on audience ratings.

★8.5
Miss MacTaggart Won't Lie Down (1966) movie poster
★8.5

Miss MacTaggart Won't Lie Down: Everyone thinks Jeannie MacTaggart is a ghost when she arrives back in town after a visit to Glasgow. Her visiting twin

Miss MacTaggart Won't Lie Down

1966•Comedy
★7.1
Tunes of Glory (1960) movie poster
★7.1

Tunes of Glory: Following World War II in peacetime Scotland, brigade headquarters replaces commanding officer Major Jock Sinclair, a bo

Tunes of Glory

1960•Drama
★6.7
The Thirty Nine Steps (1978) movie poster
★6.7

The Thirty Nine Steps: The year is 1914 and Richard Hannay, Mining Engineer who is visiting Britain for a short time before returning to South

The Thirty Nine Steps

1978•Mystery
★6.7
Two-Way Stretch (1960) movie poster
★6.7

Two-Way Stretch: Three criminals plan to break out of prison the day before their release in order to carry out a daring jewel robbery, i

Two-Way Stretch

1960•Comedy
★6.3
The 'Maggie' (1954) movie poster
★6.3

The 'Maggie': The poor, elderly—and the wily, when it comes to parting those who can afford it from their money—Scottish skipper of a

The 'Maggie'

1954•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Andrew Downie has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1993 Soft Top Hard Shoulder Brodie Average Similar →
1980 The Enigma Drummond Flop Similar →
1978 The Thirty Nine Steps Stewart Hit Similar →
1977 Love on a Gunboat Hamish Flop Similar →
1971 Orkney Dr Wilson Flop Similar →
1967 Doctor Who: The Highlanders Willie Mackay Average Similar →
1966 Iolanthe Earl Tolloller Flop Similar →
1966 Miss MacTaggart Won't Lie Down Sgt MacLeod Super Hit Similar →
1964 The Last Word on Julie Jock Flop Similar →
1960 Two-Way Stretch Garden Warder Hit Similar →
1960 Tunes of Glory Corporal Walter Hit Similar →
1959 The Bridal Path PC Hamish Average Similar →
1954 The 'Maggie' Aircraft Pilot Average Similar →
1952 You're Only Young Twice! Student Average Similar →

Andrew Downie - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Andrew Downie?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Andrew Downie is "Miss MacTaggart Won't Lie Down" with a rating of 8.5/10.

How many movies has Andrew Downie acted in?

Andrew Downie has been featured in at least 14 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Andrew Downie?

Other notable films include "Tunes of Glory", "The Thirty Nine Steps", and "Two-Way Stretch".

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