John Young - Actor Profile

John Young

Acting
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
15Total Films
7.8 Highest Rated
Born: Jun 16, 1916
Birth Place: Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

About John Young

John Young (June 16, 1916 – October 30, 1996) was a Scottish actor.

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

John Young Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of John Young reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 15 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 47% of John Young'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 Monty Python and the Holy Grail, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best John Young Movies Ranked

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

★7.8
Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) movie poster
★7.8

Monty Python and the Holy Grail: King Arthur, accompanied by his squire, recruits his Knights of the Round Table, including Sir Bedevere the Wise, Sir La

Monty Python and the Holy Grail

1975•Adventure
★7.8
Life of Brian (1979) movie poster
★7.8

Life of Brian: Brian Cohen is an average young Jewish man, but through a series of ridiculous events, he gains a reputation as the Mess

Life of Brian

1979•Comedy
★7.3
The Wicker Man (1973) movie poster
★7.3

The Wicker Man: Police sergeant Neil Howie is called to an island village in search of a missing girl whom the locals claim never existe

The Wicker Man

1973•Horror
★7.2
My Way Home (1978) movie poster
★7.2

My Way Home: Jamie leaves the children's home to live with his paternal grandmother. After working in a mine and in a tailor's shop,

My Way Home

1978•Drama
★7.0
Black Jack (1979) movie poster
★7.0

Black Jack: When honest young Tolly is forced on the run with ‘Black Jack’, a villainous ruffian, adventure and mishap are never far

Black Jack

1979•Adventure

Full Filmography

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1984 Every Picture Tells a Story Artist Flop Similar →
1981 Time Bandits Reginald Hit Similar →
1981 Chariots of Fire Rev. J.D. Liddell Hit Similar →
1980 Black Angel Old Man Average Similar →
1979 Black Jack Dr Hunter Hit Similar →
1979 Life of Brian Matthias, Son of Deuteronomy of Gath Super Hit Similar →
1978 My Way Home Shop assistant Hit Similar →
1975 Monty Python and the Holy Grail Dead Body / Historian Frank Super Hit Similar →
1974 The Bevellers Leslie Skinner Flop Similar →
1973 The Wicker Man Fishmonger Hit Similar →
1971 The Massacre of Glencoe Colonel Hill Flop Similar →
1971 Settled Out of Court - Flop Similar →
1969 Ring of Bright Water Guard Average Similar →
1967 Queen of Scots - Flop Similar →
1950 A Christmas Carol Peter Cratchit Flop Similar →

John Young - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of John Young?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Young is "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" with a rating of 7.8/10.

How many movies has John Young acted in?

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

What are some other popular movies by John Young?

Other notable films include "Life of Brian", "The Wicker Man", and "My Way Home".

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