John McLaren - Actor Profile

John McLaren

Acting
Updated: Apr 13, 2026
19Total Films
7.4 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 10, 1911
Birth Place: Keoma, Alberta, Canada

John McLaren Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of John McLaren reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 19 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 26% of John McLaren'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 Goldfinger, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best John McLaren Movies Ranked

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

★7.4
Goldfinger (1964) movie poster
★7.4

Goldfinger: Special agent 007 comes face to face with one of the most notorious villains of all time, and now he must outwit and out

Goldfinger

1964•Adventure
★7.3
Great Day (1945) movie poster
★7.3

Great Day: An impending V.I.P. visit causes bustle in an English village, while the Ellis family struggles with private problems.

Great Day

1945•Drama
★7.0
Diplomatic Passport (1954) movie poster
★7.0

Diplomatic Passport: An American diplomat and his wife arrive in London, and are soon involved in a series of confusing and sometimes frighte

Diplomatic Passport

1954•Crime
★6.7
A King in New York (1957) movie poster
★6.7

A King in New York: A recently-deposed "Estrovian" monarch seeks shelter in New York City, where he becomes an accidental television celebri

A King in New York

1957•Comedy
★6.6
Poet's Pub (1949) movie poster
★6.6

Poet's Pub: A loosely structured comedy allowing for a series of vignettes based around an ancient coaching inn. The story was adapt

Poet's Pub

1949•Comedy

Full Filmography

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1989 The Lady Forgets Hostile Trainman Average Similar →
1972 The Canterbury Tales Johnny the Grace Average Similar →
1969 Roberta - Flop Similar →
1964 Goldfinger Brigadier Hit Similar →
1963 Follow the Boys Commentator Flop Similar →
1963 The Young Racers Lotus Team Manager Flop Similar →
1959 The Child and the Killer Major Finch Average Similar →
1959 First Man into Space State Dept. Official, Harold Atkins Flop Similar →
1958 The Two-Headed Spy Bit Part (uncredited) Average Similar →
1957 A King in New York Macabee Senior Hit Similar →
1954 The Young Lovers Col. Margetson Average Similar →
1954 Diplomatic Passport Jack Gordon Hit Similar →
1952 South Pacific Capt. George Brackett Flop Similar →
1949 Poet's Pub Elmer Van Buren Hit Similar →
1948 Calling Paul Temple Leo Brent Average Similar →
1948 No Orchids for Miss Blandish Foster Harvey Average Similar →
1945 Great Day American Officer Hit Similar →
1945 The Way to the Stars 'Cheerio' Chester Average Similar →
1945 The Man from Morocco Pete Flop Similar →

John McLaren - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of John McLaren?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John McLaren is "Goldfinger" with a rating of 7.4/10.

How many movies has John McLaren acted in?

John McLaren has been featured in at least 19 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by John McLaren?

Other notable films include "Great Day", "Diplomatic Passport", and "A King in New York".

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