John Charlesworth
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John Charlesworth was born on November 12, 1935, in Hull, England. He was an actor, known for A Christmas Carol (1951), Tom Brown's Schooldays (1951) and The Children of the New Forest (1955). He died on April 2, 1960, in Birmingham, England. British juvenile actor of the 1950s, who committed suicide by gassing himself. He left a note saying "In this life, you can only let so many people down, then you realize you have gone too far!".
John Charlesworth Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of John Charlesworth 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 John Charlesworth's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 33% of John Charlesworth'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 Scrooge, which stands out as a key performance.
Best John Charlesworth Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from John Charlesworth's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie John Charlesworth has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | So Evil, So Young | Tom | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | Dead Lucky | Hon. Stanley Dewsbury | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Angry Silence | Intern | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Date at Midnight | Tommy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Man Upstairs | Army Lieutenant | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Five on a Treasure Island | Fischerjunge Jan | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Adventures of Hal 5 | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | Yield to the Night | Alan Price | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Blue Peter | Andrew Griffin | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | John of the Fair | John Claydon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Oracle | Denis | Flop | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Magic Box | Graham Friese-Greene | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Scrooge | Peter Cratchit | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Tom Brown's Schooldays | East | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Last Holiday | - | Hit | Similar → |
John Charlesworth - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of John Charlesworth?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Charlesworth is "Scrooge" with a rating of 7.4/10.
How many movies has John Charlesworth acted in?
John Charlesworth has been featured in at least 15 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by John Charlesworth?
Other notable films include "The Angry Silence", "Last Holiday", and "Yield to the Night".