Nicholas Courtney
ActingAbout Nicholas Courtney
William Nicholas Stone Courtney was an Egyptian-born British actor. He was best known for his long-running role as Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart in the BBC science fiction television series Doctor Who.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Nicholas Courtney reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Sci-Fi
The majority of Nicholas Courtney's filmography leans towards the Sci-Fi 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 62% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Nicholas Courtney remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Myth Runner, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Nicholas Courtney Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Nicholas Courtney's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Nicholas Courtney.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Doctor Who: The Web of Fear - Episode 3 | Colonel Lethbridge-Stewart (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Incendiary | Archbishop of Canterbury | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Doctor Who: Death Comes to Time | The Brigadier | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Chronotrip | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | ReUNITed at Chicago Tardis | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | TravelWise | Alistair Singleton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Lust in Space | Time Judge / self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Where on Earth Is Katy Manning? | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Who is Tom Baker? Unauthorised | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | The Doctors: 30 Years of Time Travel and Beyond | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Downtime | Brigadier Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | 30 Years in the TARDIS | Himself / Narrator | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Doctor Who: Dimensions in Time | The Brigadier | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Return to Devil's End | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Bullseye! | Sir Hugh | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Doctor Who: Battlefield | Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Wartime | Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Myth Runner | Himself | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Doctor Who: Resurrection of the Daleks | The Brigadier (archive footage) (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | To Catch a King | de Oliveira | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | Doctor Who: The Five Doctors | Brig. Lethbridge-Stewart | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Doctor Who: Mawdryn Undead | Brigadier Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Doctor Who: Logopolis | Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Doctor Who: Terror of the Zygons | Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Doctor Who: Robot | Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Doctor Who: Planet of the Spiders | Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Doctor Who: Invasion of the Dinosaurs | Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Soft Beds, Hard Battles | French Intelligence Officer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Doctor Who: The Time Warrior | Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Doctor Who: The Green Death | Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Doctor Who: The Three Doctors | Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Endless Night | Second Auctioneer (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Doctor Who: The Time Monster | Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Doctor Who: Day of the Daleks | Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Doctor Who: The Dæmons | Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Doctor Who: Colony in Space | Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Doctor Who: The Claws of Axos | Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Doctor Who: The Mind of Evil | Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Doctor Who: Terror of the Autons | Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Take a Girl Like You | Panel Chairman | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | Doctor Who: Inferno | Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart / Brigade Leader Lethbridge-Stewart | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Doctor Who: The Ambassadors of Death | Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Doctor Who and the Silurians | Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Doctor Who: Spearhead from Space | Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Doppelgänger | Data Analyst | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Doctor Who: The Invasion | Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Doctor Who: The Web of Fear | Colonel Lethbridge-Stewart | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Brides of Fu Manchu | Sergeant | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Doctor Who: The Daleks' Master Plan | Bret Vyon | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | The End of Arthur's Marriage | Husband | Flop | Similar → |
Nicholas Courtney - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Nicholas Courtney?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Nicholas Courtney is "Myth Runner" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Nicholas Courtney acted in?
Nicholas Courtney has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Nicholas Courtney?
Other notable films include "Where on Earth Is Katy Manning?", "Doctor Who: The Invasion", and "Doctor Who: Spearhead from Space".