Ivor Salter

Acting

Freshness: Jan 28, 2026

19Total Films

8.5 Highest Rated

Born: Aug 22, 1925

Birth Place: Taunton, Somerset, England, UK

About Ivor Salter

Ivor Salter was an English character actor who appeared in numerous small, but often memorable roles on British television.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Ivor Salter reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 19 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Ivor Salter's filmography leans towards the Drama 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 32% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Ivor Salter remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Heart Within, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Ivor Salter Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Ivor Salter's career based on audience ratings.

★8.5

★8.5

The Heart Within: A teenager is determines to clear the name of a black friend who is accused of murder.

The Heart Within

1957•Thriller

★7.7

★7.7

Who Was Maddox?: A publisher is nearly framed for murder, but he appears to have been goaded by the blackmailer who has also blackmailed

Who Was Maddox?

1964•Crime

★7.3

Doctor Who: The Myth Makers (1965) movie poster

★7.3

Doctor Who: The Myth Makers: When the TARDIS arrives on the plains of Asia Minor not far from the besieged city of Troy, the Doctor is hailed by Achi

Doctor Who: The Myth Makers

1965•Sci-Fi

★6.9

★6.9

West 11: In Notting Hill's jazz club, coffee bar and bedsit land of the early 1960s, Joe Beckett is a young unemployed misfit and

West 11

1963•Drama

★6.7

The Ghost of Monk's Island (1966) movie poster

★6.7

The Ghost of Monk's Island: Sailing too far from shore, the Robinson children are marooned on a deserted Island. Their fight for survival is hampere

The Ghost of Monk's Island

1966•Family

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Ivor Salter.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1982	Doctor Who: Black Orchid	Sergeant Markham	Average	Similar →
1976	House of Mortal Sin	Gravedigger	Average	Similar →
1975	The Amorous Milkman	Policeman (uncredited)	Flop	Similar →
1974	House of Whipcord	Jack	Average	Similar →
1973	Tiffany Jones	Karatik	Flop	Similar →
1973	Elementary, My Dear Watson	Airport Loader	Flop	Similar →
1971	On the Buses	1st Policeman	Average	Similar →
1966	The Ghost of Monk's Island	Jacob Finch	Hit	Similar →
1965	Doctor Who: The Myth Makers	Odysseus	Hit	Similar →
1965	Doctor Who: The Space Museum	Morok Commander	Hit	Similar →
1965	Be My Guest	Herbert	Average	Similar →
1964	Dog Eat Dog!	Dolph Kostis / Mr. Smithopolis	Flop	Similar →
1964	Who Was Maddox?	Mr. White	Super Hit	Similar →
1963	The Man Who Finally Died	Ambulance Driver (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1963	West 11	Man at Bus Stop	Hit	Similar →
1959	Doctor Kabil	First Policeman	Flop	Similar →
1959	You'll Never See Me Again	Sgt. Mitchell	Flop	Similar →
1959	Desert Mice	Soldier (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1957	The Heart Within	2nd Constable	Super Hit	Similar →

Ivor Salter - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Ivor Salter?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ivor Salter is "The Heart Within" with a rating of 8.5/10.

How many movies has Ivor Salter acted in?

Ivor Salter has been featured in at least 19 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Ivor Salter?

Other notable films include "Who Was Maddox?", "Doctor Who: The Myth Makers", and "West 11".