Daniel Massey
ActingAbout Daniel Massey
Daniel Raymond Massey (10 October 1933 – 25 March 1998) was an English actor and performer. He is possibly best known for his starring role in the British TV drama The Roads to Freedom, as Daniel, alongside Michael Bryant. He is also known for his role in the 1968 American film Star!, as Noël Coward, for which he won a Golden Globe Award. Description above from the Wikipedia article Daniel Massey (actor), licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Daniel Massey reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 37 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Daniel Massey'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 24% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Daniel Massey remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Shadow Game, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Daniel Massey Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Daniel Massey's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Daniel Massey.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | The Miracle Maker | Cleopas (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Longest Memory | Mr. Whitechapel | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | The Vacillations of Poppy Carew | Mr Carew | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | In the Name of the Father | Prosecutor | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Man Who Cried | Peter Maxwell | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Stalin | Trotsky | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Scandal | Mervyn Griffith-Jones | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Love with a Perfect Stranger | Hugo DeLacey | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | I Remember Nelson | William Beckford | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Escape to Victory | Colonel Waldron | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Bad Timing | Foppish Man | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Crucible | Reverend John Hale | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Cat and the Canary | Dr. Harry Blythe | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Dangerous Ambition | Thomas | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | Warlords of Atlantis | Atraxon | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Devil's Advocate | Nicholas Black | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Able's Will | Thomas Able | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | No Name, No Pack Drill | Major Harry Lightoller | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Heartbreak House | Hector Hushabye | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Incredible Sarah | Victorien Sardou | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Vault of Horror | Harold Rogers (segment 1 "Midnight Mess") | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | East Side/West Side | Narrator | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | Mary, Queen of Scots | Robert Dudley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Fragment of Fear | Major Ricketts | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | Shadow Game | Saul Novick | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Star! | Noël Coward | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Jokers | Riggs | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Amorous Adventures of Moll Flanders | der ältere Bruder | Flop | Similar → |
| 1964 | A Choice of Coward: Design for Living | Leo | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | Go to Blazes | Harry | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Queen's Guards | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Entertainer | Graham | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Upstairs and Downstairs | Wesley Cotes | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Operation Bullshine | Bombardier Peter Palmer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | Girls at Sea | Flag Lt. Courtney | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Girls at Sea | Cpl. Duckett | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | In Which We Serve | Bobby Kinross | Hit | Similar → |
Daniel Massey - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Daniel Massey?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Daniel Massey is "Shadow Game" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Daniel Massey acted in?
Daniel Massey has been featured in at least 37 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Daniel Massey?
Other notable films include "In the Name of the Father", "Star!", and "Escape to Victory".