David Kossoff
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia David Kossoff (24 November 1919 – 23 March 2005) was a British actor. Following the death of his son Paul, a rock musician, he became an anti-drug campaigner. In 1971 he was also actively involved in the Nationwide Festival of Light protesting against the commercial exploitation of sex and violence, and advocating the teaching of Christ as the key to re-establishing moral stability in Britain. Description above from the Wikipedia article David Kossoff, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of David Kossoff reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 34 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of David Kossoff'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 32% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), David Kossoff remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The London Connection, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best David Kossoff Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from David Kossoff's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of David Kossoff.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Staggered | Elderly Man | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | A Beginners Guide to Freud | Sigmund Freud | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | The London Connection | Prof. Buchinski | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Three for All | Airport Passenger | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | One Million Years B.C. | Narrator (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Ring of Spies | Peter Kroger | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Mouse on the Moon | Professor Kokintz | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Summer Holiday | Magistrate | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | Freud: The Secret Passion | Jacob Freud | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Big Night Out: The Peggy Lee Show | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | Alice Through the Looking Box | Duke of Larkin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Two Faces of Dr. Jekyll | Dr. Littauer | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Inn for Trouble | Alf Larkin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | The House of the Seven Hawks | Wilhelm Dekker | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Jet Storm | Dr. Bergstein | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Mouse That Roared | Professor Alfred Kokintz | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Journey | Simon Avron | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Indiscreet | Carl Banks | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Innocent Sinners | George Vincent | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Count Five and Die | Dr. Mulder | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | House of Secrets | Henryk van de Heide, CIA | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Now and Forever | Pawnbroker | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Iron Petticoat | Dr. Anton Antonovich Dubratz | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Wicked as They Come | Sam Lewis | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | Who Done It? | Zacco | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | 1984 | Charrington the Junk Shop Owner | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Bespoke Overcoat | Morry | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Woman for Joe | Max | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | A Kid for Two Farthings | Avrom Kandinsky | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Svengali | Gecko | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Young Lovers | Geza Szobek | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Good Beginning | 2nd Hand Clothes Dealer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Good Beginning | Dealer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Dybbuk | First batlon | Flop | Similar → |
David Kossoff - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of David Kossoff?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring David Kossoff is "The London Connection" with a rating of 7.8/10.
How many movies has David Kossoff acted in?
David Kossoff has been featured in at least 34 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by David Kossoff?
Other notable films include "Innocent Sinners", "Now and Forever", and "The Woman for Joe".