Iris Hoey - Actor Profile

Iris Hoey

Acting
Freshness: Jan 22, 2026
14Total Films
7.5 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 17, 1885

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Iris Hoey reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 14 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Iris Hoey'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 21% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Iris Hoey remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Those Were the Days, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Iris Hoey Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Iris Hoey's career based on audience ratings.

★7.5
Those Were the Days (1934) movie poster
★7.5

Those Were the Days: A farce based on Arthur Wing Pinero's play 'The Magistrate' in which the son (John Mills) of a stern magistrate (Will Ha

Those Were the Days

1934•Music
★7.0
Pygmalion (1938) movie poster
★7.0

Pygmalion: When linguistics professor Henry Higgins boasts that he can pass off Cockney flower girl Eliza Doolittle as a princess w

Pygmalion

1938•Comedy
★6.6
Poet's Pub (1949) movie poster
★6.6

Poet's Pub: A loosely structured comedy allowing for a series of vignettes based around an ancient coaching inn. The story was adapt

Poet's Pub

1949•Comedy
★6.3
The Terror (1938) movie poster
★6.3

The Terror: For ten years, The Terror has laughed at both police and public. And for ten years, two of his erstwhile associates, Joe

The Terror

1938•Mystery
★6.0
The Tenth Man (1936) movie poster
★6.0

The Tenth Man: George Winter, a self-made businessman and MP, lets nothing get in the way of his climb to the top. Certain in his belie

The Tenth Man

1936•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Iris Hoey.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1950 The Girl Who Couldn't Quite Janet Average Similar →
1949 Poet's Pub Lady Keith Hit Similar →
1940 Just William Mrs. Brown Average Similar →
1940 The Midas Touch Ellie Morgan Flop Similar →
1938 Pygmalion Ysabel Hit Similar →
1938 Jane Steps Out Mrs. Wilton Flop Similar →
1938 The Terror Mrs. Elvery Average Similar →
1937 Let's Make a Night of It Laura Boydell Flop Similar →
1936 The Tenth Man Lady Etchingham Average Similar →
1936 Once in a Million Mrs Fenwick Flop Similar →
1936 A Star Fell from Heaven Frau Heinmeyer Flop Similar →
1936 Living Dangerously Lady Annesley Flop Similar →
1934 Those Were the Days Agatha Poskett Super Hit Similar →
1931 Her Reputation Dultitia Sloane Flop Similar →

Iris Hoey - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Iris Hoey?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Iris Hoey is "Those Were the Days" with a rating of 7.5/10.

How many movies has Iris Hoey acted in?

Iris Hoey has been featured in at least 14 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Iris Hoey?

Other notable films include "Pygmalion", "Poet's Pub", and "The Terror".