John Forrest - Actor Profile

John Forrest

Acting
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
13Total Films
7.3 Highest Rated
Born: May 14, 1931
Birth Place: Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA

John Forrest Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of John Forrest reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 13 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 46% of John Forrest'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 Great Expectations, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best John Forrest Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from John Forrest's career based on audience ratings.

★7.3
Great Expectations (1946) movie poster
★7.3

Great Expectations: In this Dickens adaptation, orphan Pip discovers through lawyer Mr. Jaggers that a mysterious benefactor wishes to ensur

Great Expectations

1946•Drama
★7.2
The Guinea Pig (1948) movie poster
★7.2

The Guinea Pig: A working-class boy wins a scholarship to a public school, as part of a post-World War Two experiment in bringing boys o

The Guinea Pig

1948•Drama
★6.9
Tom Brown's Schooldays (1951) movie poster
★6.9

Tom Brown's Schooldays: When Tom Brown arrives at Rugby boarding school, he’s mercilessly tormented by the school’s evil bully Flashman. With th

Tom Brown's Schooldays

1951•Drama
★6.7
The Franchise Affair (1951) movie poster
★6.7

The Franchise Affair: An English country lawyer weighs the case of a schoolgirl who claims she was kidnapped by two women.

The Franchise Affair

1951•Mystery
★6.6
Gift Horse (1952) movie poster
★6.6

Gift Horse: Compton Bennett's war drama The Gift Horse follows the fortunes of ageing destroyer The Ballantrae and her crew from the

Gift Horse

1952•Adventure

Full Filmography

Every movie John Forrest has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1976 The Bawdy Adventures of Tom Jones Captain Blifil Flop Similar →
1963 Decision at Midnight - Average Similar →
1961 Very Important Person Lieutenant Hans "'Grassy' Green" Kringling Flop Similar →
1953 Black 13 Wally Flop Similar →
1953 The Straw Man Johnny Gordon Average Similar →
1952 Gift Horse Appleby the Captain's Steward Hit Similar →
1951 Tom Brown's Schooldays Flashman Hit Similar →
1951 The Franchise Affair Leslie Wynn Hit Similar →
1949 Adam and Evelyne Tony Hit Similar →
1948 The Guinea Pig Fitch Hit Similar →
1946 Great Expectations The Pale Young Gentleman Hit Similar →
1945 Identity Unknown Joe Granowski Flop Similar →
1943 There's Something About a Soldier - Flop Similar →

John Forrest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of John Forrest?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Forrest is "Great Expectations" with a rating of 7.3/10.

How many movies has John Forrest acted in?

John Forrest has been featured in at least 13 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by John Forrest?

Other notable films include "The Guinea Pig", "Tom Brown's Schooldays", and "The Franchise Affair".

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