
John McEnery
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia John McEnery (1943-2019) was a British actor and writer. At age 20 he found his first stage work, spending three seasons with the Everyman Theatre in Liverpool. He joined the British National Theatre Company in 1966. He trained at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. He starred alongside Claude Jade and Jean-Pierre Cassel in Gérard Brach's bittersweet The Boat on the Grass about a girl between two friends and appeared as Mercutio in Franco Zeffirelli's Romeo and Juliet. He was nominated for a BAFTA for the latter performance. He also appeared in the film Nicholas and Alexandra. In 2008, he appeared in a guest role in Sidetracked, the first episode of Wallander. In 1998 he wrote the play Merry Christmas, Mr. Burbage in honour of the 400th anniversary of the creation of the Globe Theatre. McEnery is survived by two daughters, Phoebe and Chloe, by his former wife, actress Stephanie Beacham. One of his brothers is actor Peter McEnery, and another is photographer David McEnery. Description above from the Wikipedia article John McEnery, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
John McEnery Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of John McEnery reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 38 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of John McEnery's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 32% of John McEnery'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 Richard II - Live at Shakespeare's Globe, which stands out as a key performance.
Best John McEnery Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from John McEnery's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie John McEnery has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Girl with a Pearl Earring | Apothecary | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Richard II - Live at Shakespeare's Globe | John of Gaunt | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Tess of the D'Urbervilles | Jack Durbeyfield | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Henry V at Shakespeare's Globe | The Governor of Harfleur / Archbishop of Canterbury / Pistol | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Der Blinde | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | When Saturday Comes | Joe Muir | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Black Beauty | Mr. York | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Abraham | Königsberater | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Dear Roy, Love Gillian | DCS Wilf Brooks | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Thacker | Reg Faulkner | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Prince of Shadows | Walter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Hamlet | Osric | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Fool | Mr. Maclean | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Krays | Eddie Pellam | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Plot to Kill Hitler | Dr. Morell | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Precious Bane | Wizard Beguildy | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Codename: Kyril | Loshkevoi | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Little Dorrit | Captain Hopkins | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Gulag | Diczek | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Poppyland | Algernon Swinburne | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Pope John Paul II | Monsignor Kuczkowski | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Jamaica Inn | Reverend Francis Davey | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | Measure for Measure | Lucio | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Duellists | Amiable Second | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Schizo | Stephens | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Galileo | Federzoni | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Land That Time Forgot | Captain Von Schoenvorts | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | Little Malcolm and His Struggle Against the Eunuchs | Wick Blagdon | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | One Russian Summer | Vadim | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Ragman's Daughter | Old Man on Wagon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | Nicholas and Alexandra | Kerensky | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Boat on the Grass | Olivier | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | Bartleby | Bartleby | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Lady in the Car with Glasses and a Gun | Philippe, l'auto-stoppeur | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | Sleep is Lovely | John | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | Romeo and Juliet | Mercutio | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Much Ado About Nothing | A Gentleman | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Othello | Senators-Soldiers-Cypriots | Average | Similar → |
John McEnery - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of John McEnery?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John McEnery is "Richard II - Live at Shakespeare's Globe" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has John McEnery acted in?
John McEnery has been featured in at least 38 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by John McEnery?
Other notable films include "Tess of the D'Urbervilles", "One Russian Summer", and "Romeo and Juliet".




