John Paul
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John Middleton Lankester Paul (20 April 1921 – 23 February 1995) was an English actor. He is best known for his television roles, particularly as Dr Spencer Quist in Doomwatch (1970–1972) and Marcus Agrippa in I, Claudius (1976), both for BBC Television. Description above from the Wikipedia article John Paul (actor), licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
John Paul Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of John Paul reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 27 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of John Paul's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 30% of John Paul'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 Romeo and Juliet, which stands out as a key performance.
Best John Paul Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from John Paul's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie John Paul has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Selling Hitler | Karl Wolff | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Cry Freedom | Wendy's Father | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Eye of the Needle | Home Guard Captain | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Antony & Cleopatra | Canidius | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Bunker | Gen. Wilhelm Keitel | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Romeo and Juliet | Montague | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Doomwatch | Dr. Quist | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | Cromwell | General Digby | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Desperados | Sheriff Lacey | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | Some Girls Do | Test Pilot (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Fanatics | Calas | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Blood Beast Terror | Mr. Warrender | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Investigation | Counsel for the Defence | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | A Countess from Hong Kong | The Captain | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Stranger in the Family | Brown | Flop | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb | Inspector Mackenzie | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Trial of Dr. Fancy | Mr. Carwell | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | Take Me Over | Carter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | Treble One: A Tribute | Himself - Commentator | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | Deadly Record | Phil Gamage | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | Breakout | Arkwright | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Violent Moment | Sgt. Ranson | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Steel Bayonet | Lt. Col. Derry | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Man Who Wouldn't Talk | John Castle | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Yangtse Incident: The Story of H.M.S. Amethyst | Staff Officer Operations | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Girl in the Picture | Detective Sergeant Nixon | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Long Arm | - | Hit | Similar → |
John Paul - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of John Paul?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Paul is "Romeo and Juliet" with a rating of 7.3/10.
How many movies has John Paul acted in?
John Paul has been featured in at least 27 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by John Paul?
Other notable films include "Yangtse Incident: The Story of H.M.S. Amethyst", "Cry Freedom", and "Selling Hitler".