John Whiteley

Acting

Freshness: Jan 23, 2026

15Total Films

7.3 Highest Rated

About John Whiteley

John Whiteley is an actor.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of John Whiteley reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 15 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of John Whiteley'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 20% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), John Whiteley remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Duma, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best John Whiteley Movies Ranked

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

★7.3

★7.3

Duma: An orphaned cheetah becomes the best friend and pet of a young boy living in South Africa.

Duma

2005•Adventure

★6.7

Cry, the Beloved Country (1995) movie poster

★6.7

Cry, the Beloved Country: A South-African preacher goes to search for his wayward son who has committed a crime in the big city.

Cry, the Beloved Country

1995•Drama

★6.6

★6.6

The Giver: In a seemingly perfect community, without war, pain, suffering, differences or choice, a young boy is chosen to learn fr

The Giver

2014•Drama

★5.8

★5.8

Winnie Mandela: A drama that chronicles the life of Winnie Mandela from her childhood through her marriage and her husband's incarcerati

Winnie Mandela

2011•Drama

★5.5

★5.5

Serenity: The quiet life of Baker Dill, a fishing boat captain who lives on the isolated Plymouth Island, where he spends his days

Serenity

2019•Thriller

Complete Filmography & Success Status

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

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2019	Serenity	Old Wes	Average	Similar →
2014	The Giver	Elder	Hit	Similar →
2013	Nothing for Mahala	Magistrate	Flop	Similar →
2011	Winnie Mandela	Cecil Williams	Average	Similar →
2010	Magic Journey to Africa	Owl Man	Flop	Similar →
2005	Duma	Tourist #2	Hit	Similar →
2001	Witness to a Kill	Parker the butler	Flop	Similar →
1997	Ernest Goes to Africa	Doorman	Flop	Similar →
1995	Cry, the Beloved Country	Father Vincent	Hit	Similar →
1990	African Express	Carruthers	Flop	Similar →
1989	Dirty Games	Sir Edward Neyland	Flop	Similar →
1967	The Jackals	Marico	Flop	Similar →
1967	The Cape Town Affair	Joey	Flop	Similar →
1966	The Second Sin	-	Flop	Similar →
1966	Kavaliers	British Officer	Flop	Similar →

John Whiteley - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of John Whiteley?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Whiteley is "Duma" with a rating of 7.3/10.

How many movies has John Whiteley acted in?

John Whiteley has been featured in at least 15 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by John Whiteley?

Other notable films include "Cry, the Beloved Country", "The Giver", and "Winnie Mandela".