John Madden - Actor Profile

John Madden

Directing
Freshness: Jan 21, 2026
1Total Films
6.0 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 8, 1949
Birth Place: Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, UK

About John Madden

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia John Philip Madden (born 8 April 1949) is an English director of theatre, film, television, and radio. He was educated at Clifton College. He was in the same house as friend and fellow director Roger Michell. He began his career in British independent films. He graduated from the University of Cambridge (Sidney Sussex) in 1970 with a B.A. in English Literature. He started work in television including directing Prime Suspect 4 and episodes of Sherlock Holmes and Inspector Morse. Perhaps his most notable achievement to date was directing Shakespeare in Love, which won the Oscar for Best Picture in 1998, and for which Madden was also nominated as Best Director (he lost to Steven Spielberg for Saving Private Ryan). Madden is also a Jury Member for the digital studio Filmaka, a platform for undiscovered filmmakers to show their work to industry professionals. Description above from the Wikipedia article John Madden (director), licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of John Madden reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 1 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Documentary

The majority of John Madden's filmography leans towards the Documentary 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 0% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), John Madden remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Rebels of Oakland: The A's, The Raiders, The '70s, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best John Madden Movies Ranked

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

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of John Madden.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2003 Rebels of Oakland: The A's, The Raiders, The '70s Self Average Similar →

John Madden - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of John Madden?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Madden is "Rebels of Oakland: The A's, The Raiders, The '70s" with a rating of 6.0/10.

How many movies has John Madden acted in?

John Madden has been featured in at least 1 major films throughout their career.