Jack Gwillim
ActingAbout Jack Gwillim
Jack William Frederick Gwillim (15 December 1909 - 2 July 2001) was a prolific English character actor. Description above from the Wikipedia article Jack Gwillim, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Jack Gwillim Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Jack Gwillim reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 36 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Jack Gwillim's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 47% of Jack Gwillim'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 Lawrence of Arabia, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Jack Gwillim Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jack Gwillim's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Jack Gwillim has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Blue Shark Hash | Jonah | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Reason for Living: The Jill Ireland Story | Jill's father | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | The Monster Squad | Van Helsing | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Blind Date | Artist | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Antony and Cleopatra | Rustic | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Clash of the Titans | Poseidon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Cromwell | General Byron | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Patton | General Sir Harold Alexander | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Battle of Britain | Senior Air Staff Officer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Bushbaby | Ardsley | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Number Ten | Admiral Sir Guy Lawrence | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | Casino Royale | British Officer at Auction | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | A Man for All Seasons | Chief Justice | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Kiss the Girls and Make Them Die | British ambassador | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Thunderball | Senior RAF Staff Officer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Thunderball | Senior RAF Staff Officer (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb | Sir Giles Dalrymple | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | The World Ten Times Over | Bolton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Jason and the Argonauts | Aeëtes | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Rivals | Rolf Nelson | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Sammy Going South | District Commissioner | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | Lawrence of Arabia | Club Secretary | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Heart to Heart | Controller of Programmes | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | In Search of the Castaways | Captain Grant | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Inspector | Inspector Cobb | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | No Love for Johnnie | MP (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Sword of Sherwood Forest | Archbishop Hubert Walter | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Circus of Horrors | Supt. Andrews | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Let's Get Married | Dr. Sanders | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | Sink the Bismarck! | Captain Wilfrid Patterson - 'King George V' | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Sentenced for Life | John Richards | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Solomon and Sheba | Josiah | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | North West Frontier | Brigadier Ames | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | The One That Got Away | Commandant, Grizedale | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Battle of the River Plate | Captain Parry - H.M.N. Z. S. Achilles | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Stranger from Venus | Representative of Parliament (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
Jack Gwillim - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jack Gwillim?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jack Gwillim is "Lawrence of Arabia" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Jack Gwillim acted in?
Jack Gwillim has been featured in at least 36 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jack Gwillim?
Other notable films include "Patton", "A Man for All Seasons", and "Jason and the Argonauts".