David Suchet
ActingAbout David Suchet
David Suchet, OBE, CBE (born 2 May 1946), is an English actor, known for his work on British television. He is recognized for his RTS- and BPG award-winning performance as Augustus Melmotte in the 2001 British TV mini-drama “The Way We Live Now”, alongside Matthew Macfadyen and Paloma Baeza, and a 1991 British Academy Television Award (BAFTA) nomination. He is known for his role as Agatha Christie's great detective Hercule Poirot in the long-running British TV dramatic series “Poirot”. Suchet's older brother, John Suchet, is a British television presenter and newsreader.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of David Suchet reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of David Suchet'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 40% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), David Suchet remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Jesus Storybook Bible, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best David Suchet Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from David Suchet's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of David Suchet.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | More Than Words | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | American Assassin | Director Stansfield | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Peter Pan Goes Wrong | Self (Narrator) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Shakespeare Live! From the RSC | Oberon | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | The Importance of Being Earnest on Stage | Lady Bracknell | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Effie Gray | Mr. Ruskin | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Being Poirot | Narrator | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Mystery of Agatha Christie, With David Suchet | Self - Host / Narrator (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | The Jesus Storybook Bible | Narrator | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | David Suchet on the Orient Express | Himself - Presenter | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Diverted | Samuel Stearn | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Bank Job | Lew Vogel | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Flood | Deputy Prime Minister Campbell | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Maxwell | Robert Maxwell | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Dracula | Abraham Van Helsing | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Arthur and the Invisibles | Narrator (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Flushed Away | Rita's Dad (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | A Bear Named Winnie | General Hallholland | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Foolproof | Leo Gillette | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | The In-Laws | Jean-Pierre Thibodoux | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Live from Baghdad | Naji Al-Hadithi | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Victoria & Albert | Baron Christian Friedrich Stockmar, MD | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Sabotage!! | Napoleón | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | RKO 281 | Louis B. Mayer | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | A Perfect Murder | Mohamed Karaman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Solomon | Joab | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Deadly Voyage | Vlachos | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Executive Decision | Nagi Hassan | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Moses | Aaron | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Der Fall Lucona | Rudi Waltz | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | The Secret Agent | Alfred Verloc | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | The Trouble With Agatha Christie | Self - Actor | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship | Narrator (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Separation | Joe | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | When the Whales Came | Will | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | To Kill a Priest | Bishop | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | A World Apart | Muller | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Cause Célèbre | T.J. O'Connor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Harry and the Hendersons | Jacques Lafleur | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Iron Eagle | Minister of Defense Col. Akir Nakesh | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Thirteen at Dinner | Insp. Japp | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Blott on the Landscape | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | The Falcon and the Snowman | Alex | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Little Drummer Girl | Mesterbein | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes | Buller | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Red Monarch | Beria | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | Trenchcoat | Inspector Stagnos | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Missionary | Corbett | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Hunchback of Notre Dame | Clopin Trouillefou | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | A Tale of Two Cities | John Barsad | Average | Similar → |
David Suchet - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of David Suchet?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring David Suchet is "The Jesus Storybook Bible" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has David Suchet acted in?
David Suchet has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by David Suchet?
Other notable films include "The Trouble With Agatha Christie", "The Importance of Being Earnest on Stage", and "Blott on the Landscape".