James Mellor

Acting

Freshness: Jan 28, 2026

12Total Films

7.2 Highest Rated

Born: Feb 4, 1933

Birth Place: Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England, UK

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of James Mellor reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 12 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of James Mellor'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 17% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), James Mellor remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Doctor Who: The Mutants, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best James Mellor Movies Ranked

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

★7.2

Doctor Who: The Mutants (1972) movie poster

★7.2

Doctor Who: The Mutants: The Time Lords send the Doctor and Jo on a mission to deliver a sealed message pod to an unknown party aboard a Skybase

Doctor Who: The Mutants

1972•Sci-Fi

★7.1

Anne of the Thousand Days (1969) movie poster

★7.1

Anne of the Thousand Days: Henry VIII of England discards his wife, Katharine of Aragon, who has failed to produce a male heir, in favor of the you

Anne of the Thousand Days

1969•Drama

★6.1

★6.1

Marat/Sade: In Charenton Asylum, the Marquis de Sade directs a play about Jean Paul Marat's death, using the patients as actors. Bas

Marat/Sade

1967•Music

★5.9

★5.9

Lost Hearts: A young orphan, Stephen, is sent to go and live with his strange, much older cousin at his remote country house. Once th

Lost Hearts

1973•Horror

★5.8

★5.8

Great Catherine: When British Capt. Charles Edstaston arrives at the court of Catherine the Great in St. Petersburg, Russia, he is stunne

Great Catherine

1968•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of James Mellor.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1975	The Floater	Sergeant	Flop	Similar →
1974	On the Game	German Sergeant	Flop	Similar →
1973	Lost Hearts	Parkes	Average	Similar →
1973	A Man's World	Narrator	Flop	Similar →
1972	Thrills Galore	Fred	Flop	Similar →
1972	Doctor Who: The Mutants	Varan	Hit	Similar →
1969	Anne of the Thousand Days	Scribe to Cromwell (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1969	The Oblong Box	Holt	Average	Similar →
1968	Great Catherine	Colonel Pugachov	Average	Similar →
1968	Doctor Who: The Wheel in Space	Sean Flannigan	Average	Similar →
1967	Marat/Sade	Schoolmaster	Average	Similar →
1963	The Madhouse on Castle Street	Bernard	Flop	Similar →

James Mellor - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of James Mellor?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring James Mellor is "Doctor Who: The Mutants" with a rating of 7.2/10.

How many movies has James Mellor acted in?

James Mellor has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by James Mellor?

Other notable films include "Anne of the Thousand Days", "Marat/Sade", and "Lost Hearts".