George Layton - Actor Profile

George Layton

Acting
Updated: Apr 14, 2026
12Total Films
7.4 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 2, 1943
Birth Place: Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, UK

George Layton Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of George Layton reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 12 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 8% of George Layton'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 Einstein's Big Idea, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best George Layton Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from George Layton's career based on audience ratings.

★7.4
Einstein's Big Idea (2005) movie poster
★7.4

Einstein's Big Idea: Over 100 years ago, Albert Einstein grappled with the implications of his revolutionary special theory of relativity and

Einstein's Big Idea

2005•Documentary
★6.0
Lay Down Your Arms (1970) movie poster
★6.0

Lay Down Your Arms: Dennis Potter used his own background as a Russian language clerk in the War Office when writing this play for ITV's SAT

Lay Down Your Arms

1970•Drama
★5.6
Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush (1968) movie poster
★5.6

Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush: Jamie McGregor is a virginal sixth-former in suburbia delivering groceries for the local supermarket, but he is more int

Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush

1968•Comedy
★5.4
Carry On Behind (1975) movie poster
★5.4

Carry On Behind: Professors Vooshka and Crump decide to visit an archaeological site to study the artifacts there. Lo and behold, it's ri

Carry On Behind

1975•Comedy
★5.2
Doctor Who: The Space Pirates (1969) movie poster
★5.2

Doctor Who: The Space Pirates: The TARDIS materialises in Earth's future on a space beacon just before it is attacked by pirates. The travellers find t

Doctor Who: The Space Pirates

1969•Sci-Fi

Full Filmography

Every movie George Layton has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2005 Einstein's Big Idea Emilie’s Father Hit Similar →
1999 Don't Go Breaking My Heart Max Flop Similar →
1987 The Silurian Disruption New Doctor Flop Similar →
1984 Showdown at Spiggots Store Harry Flop Similar →
1977 Stand up, Virgin Soldiers Jacobs Flop Similar →
1976 Confessions of a Driving Instructor Tony Bender Flop Similar →
1975 Carry On Behind Doctor Flop Similar →
1971 Shop Around - Flop Similar →
1970 Lay Down Your Arms Corporal May Average Similar →
1969 Doctor Who: The Space Pirates Technician Penn Flop Similar →
1969 Sling Your Hook Pete Flop Similar →
1968 Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush Gordon Average Similar →

George Layton - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of George Layton?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring George Layton is "Einstein's Big Idea" with a rating of 7.4/10.

How many movies has George Layton acted in?

George Layton has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by George Layton?

Other notable films include "Lay Down Your Arms", "Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush", and "Carry On Behind".

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