Gwyneth Powell - Actor Profile

Gwyneth Powell

Acting
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
9Total Films
7.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 5, 1946
Birth Place: Levenshulme, Manchester, England, UK

About Gwyneth Powell

Gwyneth Powell (5 July 1946 - 8 September 2022) was an English actress perhaps best known for her portrayal of headmistress Bridget McCluskey in the BBC television series Grange Hill for eleven series between 1981 and 1991. She also appeared in Channel 4 comedy show Man Down.

Known For: Acting

Gwyneth Powell Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Gwyneth Powell reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 9 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 22% of Gwyneth Powell'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 Cry Freedom, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Gwyneth Powell Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Gwyneth Powell's career based on audience ratings.

★7.0
Cry Freedom (1987) movie poster
★7.0

Cry Freedom: A dramatic story, based on actual events, about the friendship between two men struggling against apartheid in South Afr

Cry Freedom

1987•Drama
★7.0
Open Fire (1994) movie poster
★7.0

Open Fire: Based on real events from 1983; DC Peter Finch is awarded a medal for the courage he showed in arresting a dangerous cr

Open Fire

1994•Crime
★6.3
Back to the Secret Garden (2000) movie poster
★6.3

Back to the Secret Garden: A youngster living in a stately home discovers the magical garden Mary, Colin & Dickon stumbled across years before - bu

Back to the Secret Garden

2000•Fantasy
★6.1
Loophole (1981) movie poster
★6.1

Loophole: When architect Stephen Booker loses his partnership, he finds jobs hard to come by, and with money in short supply, he u

Loophole

1981•Crime
★0.0
Piccadilly Cowboy (2007) movie poster
★0.0

Piccadilly Cowboy: Piccadilly Cowboy is about a Montana Cowboy, named Carson Wells. Carson is unmarried and living abroad in London. A fish

Piccadilly Cowboy

2007•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Gwyneth Powell has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2007 Piccadilly Cowboy Alice Flop Similar →
2000 Back to the Secret Garden Toby, The Maid Average Similar →
1999 A Kind of Hush Mrs. P Flop Similar →
1994 Open Fire Gloria Martin Hit Similar →
1987 Cry Freedom Girl at Funeral Hit Similar →
1981 Loophole Doreen Average Similar →
1980 Dying Day Doris Flop Similar →
1976 The Face of Darkness Eileen Flop Similar →
1975 Breath Elvira Lewis Flop Similar →

Gwyneth Powell - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Gwyneth Powell?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Gwyneth Powell is "Cry Freedom" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Gwyneth Powell acted in?

Gwyneth Powell has been featured in at least 9 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Gwyneth Powell?

Other notable films include "Open Fire", "Back to the Secret Garden", and "Loophole".

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