Douglas Wilmer - Actor Profile

Douglas Wilmer

Acting
Updated: Apr 12, 2026
41Total Films
7.5 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 8, 1920
Birth Place: Brentford, Middlesex, England, UK

Douglas Wilmer Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Douglas Wilmer reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 41 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 29% of Douglas Wilmer'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 Patton, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Douglas Wilmer Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Douglas Wilmer's career based on audience ratings.

★7.5
Patton (1970) movie poster
★7.5

Patton: "Patton" tells the tale of General George S. Patton, famous tank commander of World War II. The film begins with Patton'

Patton

1970•War
★7.3
The Reckoning (1970) movie poster
★7.3

The Reckoning: Michael Marler, a successful businessman in London, is about to make his way to the top. After 37 years, the death of hi

The Reckoning

1970•Drama
★7.2
Jason and the Argonauts (1963) movie poster
★7.2

Jason and the Argonauts: Jason, a fearless sailor and explorer, returns to his home land of Thessaly after a long voyage to claim his rightful th

Jason and the Argonauts

1963•Adventure
★7.2
A Shot in the Dark (1964) movie poster
★7.2

A Shot in the Dark: Inspector Jacques Clouseau, smitten with the accused maid Maria Gambrelli, unwittingly turns a straightforward murder in

A Shot in the Dark

1964•Comedy
★7.0
Cleopatra (1963) movie poster
★7.0

Cleopatra: Determined to hold on to the throne, Cleopatra seduces the Roman emperor Julius Caesar. When Caesar is murdered, she red

Cleopatra

1963•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Douglas Wilmer has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2014 How to Be Sherlock Holmes: The Many Faces of a Master Detective Self Flop Similar →
1984 Sword of the Valiant: The Legend of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight The Black Knight Flop Similar →
1983 Octopussy Fanning Average Similar →
1982 Praying Mantis Maitre Fleury Flop Similar →
1980 The Merchant of Venice The Duke of Venice Hit Similar →
1980 Rough Cut Maxwell Levy Average Similar →
1980 The Enigma Henry Wild Flop Similar →
1978 Revenge of the Pink Panther Police Commissioner Average Similar →
1977 The Proofing Session R. B. Flop Similar →
1976 The Incredible Sarah Montigny Flop Similar →
1975 The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother Sherlock Holmes Average Similar →
1973 The Golden Voyage of Sinbad Vizier Hit Similar →
1972 Antony and Cleopatra Agrippa Average Similar →
1971 Unman, Wittering and Zigo Headmaster Hit Similar →
1971 Journey to Murder Harry Vaneste Flop Similar →
1970 The Vampire Lovers Baron Joachim von Hartog Average Similar →
1970 Cromwell Sir Thomas Fairfax Hit Similar →
1970 The Reckoning Moyle Hit Similar →
1970 Patton Major General Francis de Guingand Super Hit Similar →
N/A It Is Midnight, Dr. Schweitzer Father Charles de Ferrier Flop Similar →
1969 A Nice Girl Like Me Doctor - Ante Natal Clinic Flop Similar →
1968 Hammerhead Pietro Vendriani Flop Similar →
1967 The Vengeance of Fu Manchu Nayland Smith Average Similar →
1966 The Brides of Fu Manchu Nayland Smith Average Similar →
1966 The Last Invasion Commentator Flop Similar →
1966 Khartoum Khalifa Abdullah Average Similar →
1965 One Way Pendulum Judge Average Similar →
1964 The Golden Head - Flop Similar →
1964 A Shot in the Dark Henri LaFarge Hit Similar →
1964 Woman of Straw Dr. Murray Average Similar →
1964 The Fall of the Roman Empire Niger Hit Similar →
1964 Macbeth 2nd Murderer Average Similar →
1963 Jason and the Argonauts Pelias Hit Similar →
1963 Cleopatra Decimus Hit Similar →
1961 El Cid Moutamin Hit Similar →
1960 An Honourable Murder R Cassius Flop Similar →
1958 The Lady of the Camellias Arthur de Varville Flop Similar →
1956 The Battle of the River Plate M. Desmoulins, French Minister, Montevideo Average Similar →
1956 Passport to Treason Dr. Randolph Average Similar →
1955 The Right Person Mr. Rasmusson Flop Similar →
1954 The Men of Sherwood Forest Sir Nigel Saltire Hit Similar →

Douglas Wilmer - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Douglas Wilmer?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Douglas Wilmer is "Patton" with a rating of 7.5/10.

How many movies has Douglas Wilmer acted in?

Douglas Wilmer has been featured in at least 41 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Douglas Wilmer?

Other notable films include "The Reckoning", "Jason and the Argonauts", and "A Shot in the Dark".

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