Charles Gray
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Charles Gray (29 August 1928 - 7 March 2000) was an English actor who was well-known for roles including the arch-villain Blofeld in the James Bond film Diamonds Are Forever, Sherlock Holmes' brother Mycroft Holmes in the Granada television series, and as the narrator of the cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show in 1975.
Charles Gray Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Charles Gray 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 Charles Gray's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 30% of Charles Gray'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 Julius Caesar, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Charles Gray Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Charles Gray's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Charles Gray has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | The Tichborne Claimant | Arundell | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Orson Welles: The One-Man Band | Self (segment "Taylor's shop" ) (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Absolute Hell | Maurice Hussey | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Firestar: First Contact | Commodore Vandross | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Hammer: The Studio That Dripped Blood | Narrator (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Gourmet | Manley Kingston | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | The Comedy of Errors | Solinus, Duke of Ephesus | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | An Englishman Abroad | Claudius (Charles) | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | The Jigsaw Man | Sir James Chorley | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Troilus & Cressida | Pandarus | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Ticket to Heaven | Musician | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Shock Treatment | Judge Oliver Wright | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Mirror Crack'd | Bates, The Butler | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Schalcken the Painter | Narrator | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Mrs. R's Daughter | Rogers | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | The House on Garibaldi Street | Gen. Lischke | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Ike | Gen. "Freddie" de Guingand | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Julius Caesar | Julius Caesar | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Richard II | Duke of York | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Legacy | Karl Liebnecht | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Three Dangerous Ladies | Santander | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Silver Bears | Charles Cook | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Seven-Per-Cent Solution | Mycroft Holmes | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Rocky Horror Picture Show | The Criminologist | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Night Is the Time for Killing | Hilary Vance | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Beast Must Die | Bennington | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | Tales That Witness Madness | Nicholas (Clinic Link Episodes segment) (voice) (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | Theatre of Blood | Solomon Psaltery (voice) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Millionairess | Adrian Blenderbland | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Merchant of Venice | Antonio | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Diamonds Are Forever | Ernst Stavro Blofeld | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | When Eight Bells Toll | Sir Anthony Skouras (voice) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Executioner | Vaughan Jones | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | Cromwell | The Earl of Essex | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Merchant of Venice | Antonio | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | The File of the Golden Goose | Harrison, 'The Owl' | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | Mosquito Squadron | Air Commodore Hufford | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Devil Rides Out | Mocata | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Secret War of Harry Frigg | Gen. Adrian Cox-Roberts | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Man Outside | Charles Griddon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | You Only Live Twice | Dikko Henderson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Night of the Generals | General von Seidlitz-Gabler | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Masquerade | Benson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | Tea Party | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Man in the Moon | Leo | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Entertainer | Columnist | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Desperate Man | Lawson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | Follow a Star | Taciturn Man at Party (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Heart of a Child | Fritz Heiss | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | I Accuse! | Captain Brossard | Average | Similar → |
Charles Gray - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Charles Gray?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Charles Gray is "Julius Caesar" with a rating of 8.5/10.
How many movies has Charles Gray acted in?
Charles Gray has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Charles Gray?
Other notable films include "The Millionairess", "Troilus & Cressida", and "The Merchant of Venice".