Heather Downham

Acting

Freshness: Jan 29, 2026

9Total Films

8.1 Highest Rated

Born: Dec 23, 1936

Birth Place: Hendon - London - England

About Heather Downham

Heather Downham was born on December 23, 1936 in Hendon, London, England, UK. She is an actress, known for 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968), The Ugly Duckling (1959) and Adam Adamant Lives! (1966).

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Heather Downham reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 9 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Heather Downham's filmography leans towards the Comedy 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 33% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Heather Downham remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in 2001: A Space Odyssey, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Heather Downham Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Heather Downham's career based on audience ratings.

★8.1

2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) movie poster

★8.1

2001: A Space Odyssey: Humanity finds a mysterious object buried beneath the lunar surface and sets off to find its origins with the help of HA

2001: A Space Odyssey

1968•Sci-Fi

★7.7

★7.7

On the Beat: Norman Pitkin wants to be a policeman like his father was, but he fails the height test (amongst others). One day he get

On the Beat

1962•Comedy

★6.5

2001: The Making of a Myth (2001) movie poster

★6.5

2001: The Making of a Myth: The making of Stanley Kubrick's classic space epic, presented by James Cameron, including unseen footage.

2001: The Making of a Myth

2001•Documentary

★6.4

★6.4

Carry On Spying: Carry On favourite Barbara Windsor makes her debut in this outrageous send-up of the James Bond movies. Fearless agent D

Carry On Spying

1964•Comedy

★6.4

★6.4

Carry On Cabby: Speedee Taxis is a great success, which means its workaholic owner Charlie starts neglecting Peggy, his wife. Suddenly a

Carry On Cabby

1963•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Heather Downham.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2001	2001: The Making of a Myth	Self	Hit	Similar →
1970	Clegg	Receptionist	Flop	Similar →
1968	2001: A Space Odyssey	Stewardess	Super Hit	Similar →
1964	Carry On Spying	Amazon Guard (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1963	Carry On Cabby	Glamcab Driver (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1962	On the Beat	Receptionist (uncredited)	Super Hit	Similar →
1959	The Ugly Duckling	Model	Average	Similar →
1959	The Heart of a Man	Girl	Flop	Similar →
1959	The Captain's Table	Girl in Sports Car (uncredited)	Average	Similar →

Heather Downham - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Heather Downham?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Heather Downham is "2001: A Space Odyssey" with a rating of 8.1/10.

How many movies has Heather Downham acted in?

Heather Downham has been featured in at least 9 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Heather Downham?

Other notable films include "On the Beat", "2001: The Making of a Myth", and "Carry On Spying".