Diana Wynyard - Actor Profile

Diana Wynyard

Acting
Updated: Apr 14, 2026
17Total Films
7.1 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 17, 1906
Birth Place: London, England, UK

About Diana Wynyard

Diana Wynyard, CBE  (16 January 1906 – 13 May 1964), whose birth name was Dorothy Isobel Cox, was an English stage and film actress. Description above from the Wikipedia article Diana Wynyard, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia

Diana Wynyard Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Diana Wynyard reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 17 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 24% of Diana Wynyard'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 Gaslight, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Diana Wynyard Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Diana Wynyard's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Diana Wynyard has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1957 Island in the Sun Mrs. Fleury Hit Similar →
1957 Mayerling The Empress Elizabeth Average Similar →
1956 The Feminine Touch - Average Similar →
1951 Tom Brown's Schooldays Mrs. Arnold Hit Similar →
1947 An Ideal Husband Gertrude Chiltern Average Similar →
1941 Kipps Helen Walshingham Average Similar →
1941 The Prime Minister Mary Anne Average Similar →
1941 Freedom Radio Irena Roder Average Similar →
1940 Gaslight Bella Mallen Hit Similar →
1939 On the Night of the Fire Kit Kobling Flop Similar →
1934 One More River Claire Corven Flop Similar →
1934 Let's Try Again Alice Flop Similar →
1934 Where Sinners Meet Anne Flop Similar →
1933 Reunion in Vienna Elena King Hit Similar →
1933 Men Must Fight Laura Seward Average Similar →
1933 Cavalcade Jane Marryot Average Similar →
1932 Rasputin and the Empress Princess Natasha Flop Similar →

Diana Wynyard - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Diana Wynyard?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Diana Wynyard is "Gaslight" with a rating of 7.1/10.

How many movies has Diana Wynyard acted in?

Diana Wynyard has been featured in at least 17 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Diana Wynyard?

Other notable films include "Tom Brown's Schooldays", "Island in the Sun", and "Reunion in Vienna".

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