Don Warrington
ActingAbout Don Warrington
Don Warrington MBE (born Donald Williams) is a Trinidadian-born British actor. He is best known for playing Philip Smith in the ITV sitcom Rising Damp (1974–78), and Commissioner Selwyn Patterson in the BBC detective series Death in Paradise (2011–present).
Don Warrington Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Don Warrington reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 34 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Don Warrington's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 12% of Don Warrington'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 Red Dwarf: Smeg Ups, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Don Warrington Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Don Warrington's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Don Warrington has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Princess Anne: The Plot to Kidnap a Royal | Self - Narrator (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | Still We Thrive | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | You, Me and Him | Charles | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | On Christmas Night | Himself | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | King Lear | King Lear | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | The Ark | Paul | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | The Toys That Made Christmas | Self - Child of the '60s | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | The Glass Man | Anton | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | It's a Wonderful Afterlife | Chief Superintendent | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | God, Smell and Her | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Futureshock: Comet | General Harris | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Expresso | Mr Jones | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Land of the Blind | First Sergeant | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Manilla Envelopes | Battersea Gazette Paper Boss | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | Fat Slags | General Secretary | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Unforgettable Leonard Rossiter | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Lighthouse | Prison Officer Ian Goslet | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Tube Tales | Preacher (Steal Away) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Tube Tales | Preacher (segment "Steal Away") | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | 8 ½ Women | Simon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Babymother | Luther | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Trick | The Magic Man | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Hamlet | Voltimand | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | 'Oh, Miss Jones!': The Very Best of Leonard Rossiter | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Red Dwarf: Smeg Ups | Commander Blinks | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Camping | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Borderland | Josh | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | The Lion of Africa | Henry Piggot | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Bloodbath at the House of Death | Stephen Wilson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Rising Damp | Philip Smith | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Last Giraffe | Peter Mwenga | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | Club Havana | Dave | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | Carbon Copy | Albert Sharpe II | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Night Shift | Don | Flop | Similar → |
Don Warrington - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Don Warrington?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Don Warrington is "Red Dwarf: Smeg Ups" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Don Warrington acted in?
Don Warrington has been featured in at least 34 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Don Warrington?
Other notable films include "King Lear", "Hamlet", and "The Trick".