Frank Grimes - Actor Profile

Frank Grimes

Acting
Updated: Apr 10, 2026
19Total Films
7.2 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 1, 1947
Birth Place: Dublin, Ireland

Frank Grimes Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Frank Grimes reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 19 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 16% of Frank Grimes'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 A Bridge Too Far, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Frank Grimes Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Frank Grimes's career based on audience ratings.

★7.2
A Bridge Too Far (1977) movie poster
★7.2

A Bridge Too Far: The story of Operation Market Garden—a failed attempt by the allies in the latter stages of WWII to end the war quickly

A Bridge Too Far

1977•Drama
★7.0
The Whales of August (1987) movie poster
★7.0

The Whales of August: Two aged sisters reflect on life and the past during a late summer day in Maine.

The Whales of August

1987•Drama
★7.0
War of the Buttons (1994) movie poster
★7.0

War of the Buttons: War between two Irish youth gangs consists of removing and retrieving buttons from each other's clothing.

War of the Buttons

1994•Comedy
★6.3
Britannia Hospital (1982) movie poster
★6.3

Britannia Hospital: Britannia Hospital, an esteemed English institution, is marking its gala anniversary with a visit by the Queen Mother he

Britannia Hospital

1982•Comedy
★6.0
Crystalstone (1987) movie poster
★6.0

Crystalstone: Deserted by their father and with their mother dead, nine-year-old Pablo and his little sister Maria refuse to be separa

Crystalstone

1987•Adventure

Full Filmography

Every movie Frank Grimes has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2000 When the Sky Falls - Flop Similar →
1995 Dangerous Lady Benjamin Ryan Flop Similar →
1994 The Dying of the Light Dermot Devereux Flop Similar →
1994 War of the Buttons Christian Brother Hit Similar →
1992 You, Me & Marley Mr Hagan Average Similar →
1989 The Dive Dobrolsky Average Similar →
1987 The Whales of August Mr. Beckwith Hit Similar →
1987 Crystalstone Captain Average Similar →
1982 Britannia Hospital Sammy / Voice of Genesis: The Media Average Similar →
1982 Give Us This Day Robert Tressell aka Robert Noonan Flop Similar →
1981 Couples and Robbers Julian Miller Flop Similar →
1981 The Funhouse Strip Show Voyeur Average Similar →
1979 The Outsider Tony Coyle Flop Similar →
1979 The Old Crowd Glyn Flop Similar →
1977 A Bridge Too Far Maj. Fuller Hit Similar →
1977 In The Dead Spell Ian Coleman Flop Similar →
1975 Royal Flash Lieutenant Average Similar →
1973 And No One Could Save Her Sam O'Neil Average Similar →
1970 Tulips of Haarlem Pierre Dominique Average Similar →

Frank Grimes - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Frank Grimes?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Frank Grimes is "A Bridge Too Far" with a rating of 7.2/10.

How many movies has Frank Grimes acted in?

Frank Grimes has been featured in at least 19 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Frank Grimes?

Other notable films include "The Whales of August", "War of the Buttons", and "Britannia Hospital".

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