
John Grillo
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia John Grillo (born 29 November 1942, Watford, Hertfordshire) is a British actor and playwright who has appeared in many film and television productions. He was educated at Trinity Hall, Cambridge, and while there was actively involved in student theatre. He performed with Footlights in their annual revue. After Cambridge, he was awarded an Arts Council Playwrighting Bursary and his plays were performed at Nottingham, Glasgow, Oxford and Dublin as well as at the ADC Theatre in Cambridge. He played Mr. Samgrass in the ITV series Brideshead Revisited, and Phillip Marriott QC in Crown Court. He had minor parts in other shows, including Blackadder II ("Bells"), Bergerac, Taggart and Rumpole of the Bailey. In 1997 he appeared as Mr Carkdale, the English teacher who spoke only in Anglo-Saxon, in two series of Steven Moffat's school-sitcom Chalk. In 2008, he contributed to the audio commentary for the DVD release. He is represented by Michelle Braidman Associates. Description above from the Wikipedia article John Grillo,licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of John Grillo reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 29 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of John Grillo'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 31% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), John Grillo remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Amy, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best John Grillo Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from John Grillo's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of John Grillo.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | The Affair of the Necklace | Dr. Legear | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Jack & Sarah | Landlord | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Orlando | First Official | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | B&B | Mr Dudley | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Blame It on the Bellboy | Hotel Manager | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | A Murder of Quality | The Pathologist | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | August Saturday | Hans | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Max and Helen | Joseph Weiss | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Danny the Champion of the World | Mr Parker | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | The Man Who Lived at the Ritz | Von Behr | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | The Most Dangerous Man in the World | Gebze | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Out of the Shadows | Markos Togas | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Cold War Killers | Jake Shapiro | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Brazil | Interview Official | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | The 17th Bride | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Dog Ends | The Vet | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Chocky | Sir William Thorbe | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Amy | Bell | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Heather Ann | Ferguson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | Afterward | Harold Parvis | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Gaskin | Solicitor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | King Lear | Oswald | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Firefox | Customs Officer | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Great Riviera Bank Robbery | Bank Official | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Scum | Mr Goodyear | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | A Christmas Carol | Caroline's Husband | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Lady of the Camellias | Joseph | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Enemy | The Policeman | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Dyn Amo | 2nd Girl's Partner | Flop | Similar → |
John Grillo - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of John Grillo?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Grillo is "Amy" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has John Grillo acted in?
John Grillo has been featured in at least 29 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by John Grillo?
Other notable films include "Enemy", "Brazil", and "Scum".




