Derek Lord - Actor Profile

Derek Lord

Acting
Updated: Apr 15, 2026
14Total Films
7.0 Highest Rated
Birth Place: Belfast, Northern Ireland

Derek Lord Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Derek Lord reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 14 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Derek Lord's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 7% of Derek Lord'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 Children in the Crossfire, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Derek Lord Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Derek Lord's career based on audience ratings.

★7.0
Children in the Crossfire (1984) movie poster
★7.0

Children in the Crossfire: For the children of Northern Ireland, violence and hatred are a way of life passed from one generation to the next. In "

Children in the Crossfire

1984•Drama
★5.7
The Hard Way (1980) movie poster
★5.7

The Hard Way: John Connor is a soon-to-retire hitman that agrees to take on one last job. After years plying his deadly trade, he has

The Hard Way

1980•Drama
★5.7
Angel (1982) movie poster
★5.7

Angel: Saxophonist Danny witnesses the murder of his band manager and a deaf-mute girl after a gig. Questioned by the police, h

Angel

1982•Drama
★5.6
A Shot at Glory (2000) movie poster
★5.6

A Shot at Glory: The irascible manager of a lower-division Scottish football side must contend with problems off and on the field when hi

A Shot at Glory

2000•Drama
★5.2
The Outsider (1979) movie poster
★5.2

The Outsider: Michael Flaherty (Craig Wasson), an American Vietnam veteran of Irish descent, returns to Belfast to join the cause of h

The Outsider

1979•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Derek Lord has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2000 A Shot at Glory Stephen O'Shea Average Similar →
1985 A Cow in the Water - Flop Similar →
1984 Children in the Crossfire - Hit Similar →
1984 The Cry 'B' Special Sergeant Flop Similar →
1984 A Coming to Terms for Billy Big Davie Flop Similar →
1984 A Woman Calling Mr Nichol Flop Similar →
1982 Angel Best Man Average Similar →
1980 Revival: Pearse's Concept of Ireland (voice) Flop Similar →
1980 The Hard Way Casey Average Similar →
1979 The Outsider Farmer's 1st Man Flop Similar →
1977 Catchpenny Twist Ian Playfair Flop Similar →
1975 Moss Plainclothes Policeman Flop Similar →
1974 Confessions of a Window Cleaner Policeman Flop Similar →
1972 Carson Country Willie Henderson Flop Similar →

Derek Lord - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Derek Lord?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Derek Lord is "Children in the Crossfire" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Derek Lord acted in?

Derek Lord has been featured in at least 14 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Derek Lord?

Other notable films include "The Hard Way", "Angel", and "A Shot at Glory".

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