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.
Daniel Massey Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Daniel Massey reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 37 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Daniel Massey's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 24% of Daniel Massey'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 Shadow Game, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Daniel Massey Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Daniel Massey's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Daniel Massey has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| 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".