James Laurenson - Actor Profile

James Laurenson

Acting
Updated: Apr 18, 2026
50Total Films
8.5 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 17, 1940
Birth Place: Marton, New Zealand

About James Laurenson

James Laurenson (1940-2024) was a New Zealand born actor predominantly based in the UK.

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

James Laurenson Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of James Laurenson reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of James Laurenson's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 30% of James Laurenson'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 National Theatre Live: The Cherry Orchard, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best James Laurenson Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from James Laurenson's career based on audience ratings.

★8.5
National Theatre Live: The Cherry Orchard (2011) movie poster
★8.5

National Theatre Live: The Cherry Orchard: Madame Ranevskaya is a spoiled, aging aristocratic lady who returns from a trip to Paris to face the loss of her magnifi

National Theatre Live: The Cherry Orchard

2011•Drama
★8.0
Paint Me a Murder (1984) movie poster
★8.0

Paint Me a Murder: Luke Lorenz is a artist whose paintings don't sell. His imaginative wife Sandra reasons that sales of his works would in

Paint Me a Murder

1984•Drama
★7.9
Pink Floyd: The Wall (1982) movie poster
★7.9

Pink Floyd: The Wall: A troubled rock star descends into madness in the midst of his physical and social isolation from everyone.

Pink Floyd: The Wall

1982•Music
★7.8
National Theatre Live: Hamlet (2010) movie poster
★7.8

National Theatre Live: Hamlet: A 2010 broadcast of Hamlet returns to cinemas as part of the NT's 50th anniversary celebrations. Following his celebrat

National Theatre Live: Hamlet

2010•Drama
★7.4
One Day (2011) movie poster
★7.4

One Day: A romantic comedy centered on Dexter and Emma, who first meet during their graduation in 1988 and proceed to keep in tou

One Day

2011•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie James Laurenson has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2022 Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical Ancient / Sleeping Teacher Hit Similar →
2015 The Comedy of Errors - Live at Shakespeare's Globe Egeon Flop Similar →
2014 The Riot Club College President Average Similar →
2012 Private Peaceful Major Fitzpatrick Hit Similar →
2011 Holy Flying Circus Archbishop of York Average Similar →
2011 National Theatre Live: The Cherry Orchard Gaev Super Hit Similar →
2011 One Day Mr. Cope Hit Similar →
2010 National Theatre Live: Hamlet Ghost / Player King Super Hit Similar →
2008 Margaret Thatcher: The Long Walk to Finchley Leslie Thomas Hit Similar →
2003 Three Blind Mice William Storbest Flop Similar →
2003 AfterLife - Flop Similar →
2002 The Cry Richard Crossdyke Average Similar →
2001 The Cat's Meow Dr. Daniel Goodman Average Similar →
2000 This Is Personal: The Hunt for the Yorkshire Ripper Chief Constable Ronald Gregory Hit Similar →
1999 Dead Bolt Dead The Boss Flop Similar →
1997 Sharpe: The Legend Ross (archive footage) Flop Similar →
1997 Sharpe's Revenge Major General Ross Hit Similar →
1997 The Vanishing Man Moreau Flop Similar →
1996 The Cold Light of Day Pavel Novak Flop Similar →
1996 Sharpe's Mission Major General Ross Hit Similar →
1996 Sharpe's Siege Major General Ross Hit Similar →
1996 Sharpe's Regiment Major General Ross Hit Similar →
1993 A House in the Hills - Average Similar →
1990 The Care of Time General Newell Flop Similar →
1990 Rainbow Drive Hans Roerhrig Flop Similar →
1990 Project: Tinman Wheeler Flop Similar →
1989 Thieves in the Night Gordon-Smith Flop Similar →
1989 Countdown to War Ciano Flop Similar →
1988 Codename: Kyril Sikarov Flop Similar →
1987 The Man Who Fell to Earth Felix Hawthorne Flop Similar →
1984 Paint Me a Murder Luke Lorenz Super Hit Similar →
1984 Heartbreakers Terry Ray Flop Similar →
1982 Pink Floyd: The Wall Pink's Father Super Hit Similar →
1981 The Monster Club Raven (the Shadmock) Average Similar →
1980 Jude Dick Flop Similar →
1978 Quiet as a Nun Alexander Skarbek Flop Similar →
1976 The Winter Warrior Theodric Flop Similar →
1976 The Witches of Pendle Abraham Law Flop Similar →
1976 Old Man March Is Dead Bert Flop Similar →
1975 Children of the Sun Howard Flop Similar →
1974 The Prison Alain Poitaud Flop Similar →
1974 The Turn of the Screw Peter Quint Hit Similar →
1974 The Lady from the Sea The Stranger Flop Similar →
1971 The Man in the Sidecar Gerald Flop Similar →
1971 Assault Greg Lomax Flop Similar →
1970 Hamlet Rosencrantz Flop Similar →
1970 Edward II Piers Gaveston Flop Similar →
1970 The Tragedy of King Richard II Sir Pierce of Exton Flop Similar →
1969 The Magic Christian Oxford Crew Average Similar →
1969 Women in Love Minister Hit Similar →

James Laurenson - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of James Laurenson?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring James Laurenson is "National Theatre Live: The Cherry Orchard" with a rating of 8.5/10.

How many movies has James Laurenson acted in?

James Laurenson has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by James Laurenson?

Other notable films include "Paint Me a Murder", "Pink Floyd: The Wall", and "National Theatre Live: Hamlet".

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