Dennis Price
ActingAbout Dennis Price
Dennistoun Franklyn John Rose Price (23 June 1915 – 6 October 1973) was an English actor, best remembered for his role as Louis Mazzini in the classic Ealing Studios film Kind Hearts and Coronets (1949) and for his portrayal of the omnicompetent valet Jeeves in 1960s television adaptations of P. G. Wodehouse's stories.
Dennis Price Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Dennis Price reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Dennis Price's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 50% of Dennis Price'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 Go for a Take, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Dennis Price Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Dennis Price's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Dennis Price has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Theatre of Blood | Hector Snipe | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Go for a Take | Dracula, actor | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Alice's Adventures in Wonderland | King of Hearts | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Twins of Evil | Dietrich | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Ten Little Indians | Dr. Edward Armstrong | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | A High Wind in Jamaica | Mathias | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Earth Dies Screaming | Quinn Taggart | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Comedy Man | Tommy Morris | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Murder Most Foul | Harris Tumbrill | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | The V.I.P.s | Cmdr. Millbank | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Doctor in Distress | Dr. Blacker | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Wrong Arm of the Law | Educated Ernest (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Cracksman | Grantley | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Amorous Prawn | Prawn | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | Go to Blazes | Withers | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Pot Carriers | Smooth Tongue | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | What a Carve Up! | Guy Broughton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Watch It, Sailor! | Lt. Cmdr Hardcastle | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Victim | Calloway | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Rebel | Jim Smith | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | No Love for Johnnie | Flagg | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | Five Golden Hours | Raphael | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Pure Hell of St Trinian's | Gore Blackwood | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Tunes of Glory | Maj. Charles 'Charlie' Scott, M.C. (Battalion Executive Officer) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Piccadilly Third Stop | Edward | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | School for Scoundrels | Dunstan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | I'm All Right Jack | Bertram Tracepurcel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Danger Within | Capt. Rupert Callender | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Naked Truth | Nigel Dennis | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Fortune Is a Woman | Tracey Moreton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Charley Moon | Harold Armytage | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Private's Progress | Brig. Bertram Tracepurcel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Oh... Rosalinda!! | Maj. Frank | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | That Lady | Mateo Vázquez | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Time Is My Enemy | Martin Radley | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Intruder | Leonard Pirry | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Magic Box | Harold | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | The House in the Square | Tom Pettigrew | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Fortune in Diamonds | Clive Hunter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Helter Skelter | Lord Byron (archive footage) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Kind Hearts and Coronets | Louis Mazzini / His Father | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Bad Lord Byron | Lord Byron | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Good-Time Girl | Michael 'Red' Farrell | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Easy Money | Joe Henty | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | The White Unicorn | Richard Glover | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Master of Bankdam | Joshua Crowther | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Holiday Camp | Sq. Ldr. Hardwick | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Caravan | Sir Francis Castleton | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | A Canterbury Tale | Peter Gibbs | Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | Nana | Nana's Jockey | Hit | Similar → |
Dennis Price - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Dennis Price?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Dennis Price is "Go for a Take" with a rating of 8.5/10.
How many movies has Dennis Price acted in?
Dennis Price has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Dennis Price?
Other notable films include "The Rebel", "Kind Hearts and Coronets", and "Victim".