Anthony Quayle
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Sir John Anthony Quayle CBE (7 September 1913 – 20 October 1989) was an English actor and director. Description above from the Wikipedia article Anthony Quayle, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Anthony Quayle Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Anthony Quayle reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Anthony Quayle's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 40% of Anthony Quayle'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 Lawrence of Arabia, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Anthony Quayle Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Anthony Quayle's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Anthony Quayle has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Sir John Mills' Moving Memories | Self (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Thief and the Cobbler | King Nod (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | King of the Wind | Lord Granville | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | The Endless Game | Glanville | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Magdalene | Father Noessler | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Buster | Sir James McDowell | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | The Legend of the Holy Drinker | Distinguished Gentleman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | The Key to Rebecca | Abdullah | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Dial M for Murder | Insp. Hubbard | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Henry IV Part 2 | Sir John Falstaff | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Henry IV Part 1 | Sir John Falstaff | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Murder by Decree | Sir Charles Warren | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Holocaust 2000 | Professor Griffith | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | 21 Hours at Munich | Zvi Zamir | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Eagle Has Landed | Admiral Canaris | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Story of David | King Saul | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Moses the Lawgiver | Aaron | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Tamarind Seed | Jack Loder | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | Great Expectations | Jaggers | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Bequest to the Nation | Lord Minto | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Jarrett | Cosmo Bastrop | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex *But Were Afraid to Ask | The King | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Anne of the Thousand Days | Wolsey | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Destiny of a Spy | Col. Malendin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | Mackenna's Gold | Older Englishman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Before Winter Comes | Brigadier Bewley | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | Misunderstood | Sir John Edward Duncombe | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | See You at the Pillar | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Barefoot in Athens | King Pausanias of Sparta | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Poppy Is Also a Flower | Captain Vanderbilt | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | A Study in Terror | Doctor Murray | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Operation Crossbow | Bamford | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | East of Sudan | Private Baker | Flop | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Fall of the Roman Empire | Verulus | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Lawrence of Arabia | Colonel Harry Brighton | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | H.M.S. Defiant | Vizard | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Guns of Navarone | Maj. Roy Franklin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Challenge | Jim | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | Tarzan's Greatest Adventure | Slade | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | Serious Charge | Reverend Howard Phillips | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Ice Cold in Alex | Captain van der Poel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Man Who Wouldn't Talk | Dr. Frank Smith | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | No Time for Tears | Dr. Graham Seagrave | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | Woman in a Dressing Gown | Jim Preston | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Wrong Man | Frank D. O'Connor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Battle of the River Plate | Commodore Harwood - H.M.S. Ajax | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Oh... Rosalinda!! | Gen. Orlovsky | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Hamlet | Marcellus | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Saraband for Dead Lovers | Durer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Pygmalion | Eliza's Hairdresser (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
Anthony Quayle - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Anthony Quayle?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Anthony Quayle is "Lawrence of Arabia" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Anthony Quayle acted in?
Anthony Quayle has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Anthony Quayle?
Other notable films include "Henry IV Part 2", "Misunderstood", and "Hamlet".