What is Heather Downham's latest movie?

Heather Downham's most recent film is "2001: The Making of a Myth" (2001).

Is Heather Downham a good actor?

Heather Downham has an average audience rating of 5.6/10 across 9 films on movieMx, with standout performances in 2001: A Space Odyssey, On the Beat, 2001: The Making of a Myth.

Heather Downham

Q: What is the best movie of Heather Downham?

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

Q: How many movies has Heather Downham acted in?

Heather Downham has been featured in at least 9 major films. Their complete ranked filmography is listed on this page.

Acting

Updated: Apr 11, 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).

Heather Downham Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Heather Downham 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 Heather Downham's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 33% of Heather Downham'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 2001: A Space Odyssey, which stands out as a key performance.

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

★7.6

★7.6

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

★6.6

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

★6.6

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

Full Filmography

Every movie Heather Downham has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

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".