Christopher Saunders - Actor Profile

Christopher Saunders

Acting
Updated: Apr 12, 2026
25Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated

About Christopher Saunders

Christopher Saunders is a British dancer. He trained at The Royal Ballet School. He entered the The Royal Ballet in 1983. He was promoted to Soloist in 1991 and to Principal Character Artist in 1997. He appointed Ballet Master in 2001 and Rehearsal Director in 2017.

Christopher Saunders Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Christopher Saunders reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 25 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 32% of Christopher Saunders'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 Swan Lake, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Christopher Saunders Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Christopher Saunders's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Christopher Saunders has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2022 The Royal Ballet: Mayerling Emperor Franz Joseph Flop Similar →
2022 A Month in the Country Yslaev Flop Similar →
2021 The Nutcracker - The Royal Ballet Herr Drosselmeyer Flop Similar →
2021 ROH Live: The Nutcracker Herr Drosselmeyer Flop Similar →
2020 Royal Opera House: The Sleeping Beauty King Hit Similar →
2019 Concerto / Enigma Variations / Raymonda Act III (Royal Ballet) Edward Elgar Flop Similar →
2019 Royal Opera House: Don Quixote Don Quixote Flop Similar →
2018 The Royal Ballet: The Nutcracker Dr Stahlbaum Flop Similar →
2017 Anastasia Tsar Nicholas II Flop Similar →
2017 The ROH Live: The Dream / Symphonic Variations / Marguerite and Armand Armand's Father Super Hit Similar →
2017 Royal Opera House: Coppélia The Burgomaster Flop Similar →
2017 The Sleeping Beauty King Florestan XXIV Super Hit Similar →
2016 The Nutcracker Dr Stahlbaum Super Hit Similar →
2015 Prokofiev: Romeo and Juliet Lord Capulet Flop Similar →
2015 La Fille Mal Gardée (The Royal Ballet) Thomas Flop Similar →
2014 Alice's Adventures in Wonderland Father / The King of Hearts Flop Similar →
2014 Don Quixote (The Royal Ballet) Don Quixote Super Hit Similar →
2014 Giselle The Duke Flop Similar →
2013 Romeo and Juliet (Royal Ballet) Lord Capulet Flop Similar →
2011 Royal Opera House: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland Father / King of Hearts Super Hit Similar →
2011 La Bayadère Rajah Flop Similar →
2010 The Blu-ray Experience II: Opera, Ballet & theatre Self (Archive Footage) Flop Similar →
2009 Swan Lake An Evil Spirit, later Von Rothbart Super Hit Similar →
2006 The Sleeping Beauty King Florestan XXIV Average Similar →
2000 Coppélia (The Royal Ballet) The Duke Super Hit Similar →

Christopher Saunders - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Christopher Saunders?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Christopher Saunders is "Swan Lake" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Christopher Saunders acted in?

Christopher Saunders has been featured in at least 25 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Christopher Saunders?

Other notable films include "Coppélia (The Royal Ballet)", "Don Quixote (The Royal Ballet)", and "The ROH Live: The Dream / Symphonic Variations / Marguerite and Armand".

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