Joan Sanderson - Actor Profile

Joan Sanderson

Acting
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
15Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 24, 1912
Birth Place: Bristol, England, UK

Joan Sanderson Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Joan Sanderson reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 15 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 33% of Joan Sanderson'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 Roger of the Raj, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Joan Sanderson Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Joan Sanderson's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0
Roger of the Raj (1979) movie poster
★8.0

Roger of the Raj: On the eve of the Great War Roger Bartlesham's aristocratic parents are firm believers in the Empire though Roger, encou

Roger of the Raj

1979•Comedy
★7.0
Who Killed the Cat? (1966) movie poster
★7.0

Who Killed the Cat?: A scheming widow tries to persecute three old ladies, but fate takes its revenge on her.

Who Killed the Cat?

1966•Mystery
★6.9
The Great Muppet Caper (1981) movie poster
★6.9

The Great Muppet Caper: Kermit and Fozzie are newspaper reporters sent to London to interview Lady Holiday, a wealthy fashion designer whose pri

The Great Muppet Caper

1981•Family
★6.7
East of Ipswich (1987) movie poster
★6.7

East of Ipswich: Seventeen-year-old Richard and his parents take their annual seaside holiday in a guesthouse on England's east coast in

East of Ipswich

1987•Comedy
★6.7
Prick Up Your Ears (1987) movie poster
★6.7

Prick Up Your Ears: When the young, attractive Joe Orton meets the older, more introverted Kenneth Halliwell at drama school, he befriends t

Prick Up Your Ears

1987•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Joan Sanderson has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2005 The Funny Blokes of British Comedy Mrs. Alice Richards (archive footage) (uncredited) Average Similar →
1989 Sales People from Hell - Flop Similar →
1987 Prick Up Your Ears Anthea's Mother Hit Similar →
1987 East of Ipswich Miss Wilbraham Hit Similar →
1983 Down at the Hydro Mrs Davidson Flop Similar →
1982 Anyone for Denis Rear Admiral Flop Similar →
1982 Intensive Care Miss Tunstall Flop Similar →
1981 The Great Muppet Caper Dorcas Hit Similar →
1979 Roger of the Raj Lady Bartlesham Super Hit Similar →
1977 Silver Lining Aunt Sophie Flop Similar →
1971 Please Sir! Doris Ewell Average Similar →
1966 Who Killed the Cat? Mrs. Sandford Hit Similar →
1962 She Knows Y'Know Euphemia Smallhope Average Similar →
1962 In the Doghouse Personal Assistant (uncredited) Average Similar →
1951 Young Wives' Tale Nurse (uncredited) Flop Similar →

Joan Sanderson - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Joan Sanderson?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Joan Sanderson is "Roger of the Raj" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Joan Sanderson acted in?

Joan Sanderson has been featured in at least 15 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Joan Sanderson?

Other notable films include "Who Killed the Cat?", "The Great Muppet Caper", and "East of Ipswich".

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