Eric Portman
ActingAbout Eric Portman
Eric Portman (13 July 1901, Akroydon, Halifax, West Riding of Yorkshire - 7 December 1969, St Veep, Cornwall) was a distinguished English stage and film actor. He is probably best remembered for his roles in several films for Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger during the 1940s. Description above from the Wikipedia article Eric Portman , licensed under CC-BY-SA,full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Eric Portman reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 49 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Eric Portman's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 24% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Eric Portman remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Painter and Poet No. 2, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Eric Portman Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Eric Portman's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Eric Portman.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Deadfall | Moreau | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | Assignment to Kill | Notary | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Whisperers | Archie Ross | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Crossfire | Dr. David Sorel | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Spy with a Cold Nose | British Ambassador | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Bedford Incident | Commodore Wolfgang Schrepke, Deutsche Marine | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Man Who Finally Died | Inspector Hofmeister | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | West 11 | Richard Dyce | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Freud: The Secret Passion | Dr. Theodore Meynert | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Naked Edge | Jeremy Clay | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | A Call on Kuprin: Part 2 | Kuprin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | A Call on Kuprin: Part 1 | Kuprin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Good Companions | Jess Oakroyd | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | Child in the House | Henry Acheson | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Deep Blue Sea | Miller | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Last Reunion | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Colditz Story | Colonel Richmond | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | South of Algiers | Doctor Burnet | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | His Excellency | George Harrison | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Magic Box | Arthur Collings | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Painter and Poet No. 2 | Narrator | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Cairo Road | Col. Youssef Bey | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Spider and the Fly | Fernand Maubert | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Blind Goddess | Sir John Dearing KC | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Daybreak | Eddie Tribe | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Corridor of Mirrors | Paul Mangin | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Dear Murderer | Lee Warren | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Mark of Cain | Richard Howard | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Men of Two Worlds | District Commissioner Randall | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Wanted for Murder | Victor James Colebrooke | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Air Plan | Himself - Commentator | Flop | Similar → |
| 1945 | Great Day | Capt. John Ellis | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | A Canterbury Tale | Thomas Colpeper, JP | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Escape to Danger | Arthur Lawrence | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | Millions Like Us | Charlie Forbes | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | We Dive at Dawn | L/S Hobson | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Squadron Leader X | Erich Kohler | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | Uncensored | Andre Delage | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | One of Our Aircraft Is Missing | Tom Earnshaw, Copilot in B for Bertie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | 49th Parallel | Lieutenant Hirth | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Prince and the Pauper | First Lord | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Moonlight Sonata | Mario de la Costa | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Crimes of Stephen Hawke | Matthew Trimble | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Cardinal | Giuliano de Medici | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Maria Marten, or The Murder in the Red Barn | Carlos, the gypsy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Abdul the Damned | Conspirastor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Hyde Park Corner | Edward Chester | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Old Roses | Lou | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | The Girl from Maxim's | - | Flop | Similar → |
Eric Portman - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Eric Portman?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Eric Portman is "Painter and Poet No. 2" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Eric Portman acted in?
Eric Portman has been featured in at least 49 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Eric Portman?
Other notable films include "Great Day", "The Bedford Incident", and "Moonlight Sonata".