George Melly

Acting

Freshness: Feb 02, 2026

7Total Films

6.3 Highest Rated

Born: Aug 17, 1926

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of George Melly reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 7 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Documentary

The majority of George Melly's filmography leans towards the Documentary 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 0% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), George Melly remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in London: The Modern Babylon, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best George Melly Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from George Melly's career based on audience ratings.

★6.3

London: The Modern Babylon (2012) movie poster

★6.3

London: The Modern Babylon: London: The Modern Babylon is legendary director Julien Temple's epic time-traveling voyage to the heart of his hometown

London: The Modern Babylon

2012

★6.0

"The Journey", or The Memoirs of a Self-Confessed Surrealist (1978) movie poster

★6.0

"The Journey", or The Memoirs of a Self-Confessed Surrealist: George Melly explores his lifelong relationship with surrealism in all its forms and prominent personalities.

"The Journey", or The Memoirs of a Self-Confessed Surrealist

1978•Documentary

★0.0

Joan Miró: Constellations - The Color of Poetry (1994) movie poster

★0.0

Joan Miró: Constellations - The Color of Poetry: A Master Painter of Twentieth Century Modern Art, Joan Miro was at once both distinctly modern and a lover of history. C

Joan Miró: Constellations - The Color of Poetry

1994•Documentary

★0.0

George Melly's Last Stand (2007) movie poster

★0.0

George Melly's Last Stand: Following the legendary and irrepressible jazz man George Melly through his last months as he shrugs off dementia and do

George Melly's Last Stand

2007

★0.0

★0.0

The Stranglers: BBC Choice documentary the story of The Stranglers, charting the band's rise to fame in the 1980s to present day. Despit

The Stranglers

2000•Documentary

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of George Melly.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2012	London: The Modern Babylon	Self - Interviewee	Average	Similar →
2007	George Melly's Last Stand	Self	Flop	Similar →
2001	Lee Miller: A Crazy Way of Seeing	Self	Flop	Similar →
2000	The Stranglers	Self - Presenter	Flop	Similar →
1994	Joan Miró: Constellations - The Color of Poetry	Self	Flop	Similar →
1978	"The Journey", or The Memoirs of a Self-Confessed Surrealist	Self - Presenter	Average	Similar →
1978	The Secret Life of Edward James	Narrator	Flop	Similar →

George Melly - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of George Melly?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring George Melly is "London: The Modern Babylon" with a rating of 6.3/10.

How many movies has George Melly acted in?

George Melly has been featured in at least 7 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by George Melly?

Other notable films include ""The Journey", or The Memoirs of a Self-Confessed Surrealist", "Joan Miró: Constellations - The Color of Poetry", and "George Melly's Last Stand".