Lennard Pearce - Actor Profile

Lennard Pearce

Acting
Freshness: Jan 31, 2026
5Total Films
7.0 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 9, 1915
Birth Place: Paddington, London, England

About Lennard Pearce

British actor who found fame in the last years of his life as Grandad in the sitcom Only Fools and Horses, from its beginning in September 1981 until he died in December 1984

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Lennard Pearce reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 5 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Lennard Pearce'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), Lennard Pearce remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Cathy Come Home, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Lennard Pearce Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Lennard Pearce's career based on audience ratings.

★7.0
Cathy Come Home (1966) movie poster
★7.0

Cathy Come Home: Cathy and Reg are a couple with three young children, who find their life spiralling into poverty when Reg loses his wel

Cathy Come Home

1966•Drama
★0.0
The Wind of Change (1961) movie poster
★0.0

The Wind of Change: Taking its title from Harold Macmillan's widely-reported Cape Town speech about the process of decolonisation in Africa,

The Wind of Change

1961•Drama
★0.0
The Face of Darkness (1976) movie poster
★0.0

The Face of Darkness: An MP arranges a bomb in a school playground as a pretext to bring back the death penalty.

The Face of Darkness

1976•Thriller
★0.0
Name for the Day (1980) movie poster
★0.0

Name for the Day: Clive decides he will go mad. Stark raving mad. His wife doesn't take him seriously, until Clive does something that mak

Name for the Day

1980•Drama
★0.0
The Funny Side of Christmas (1982) movie poster
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The Funny Side of Christmas: Skits from: "The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin"; "The Les Dawson Show"; "Yes Minister"; "Only Fools and Horses"; "Thr

The Funny Side of Christmas

1982•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Lennard Pearce.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1982 The Funny Side of Christmas Grandad Flop Similar →
1980 Name for the Day Patient Flop Similar →
1976 The Face of Darkness Edward Langdon Flop Similar →
1966 Cathy Come Home Ratepayer Hit Similar →
1961 The Wind of Change - Flop Similar →

Lennard Pearce - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Lennard Pearce?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Lennard Pearce is "Cathy Come Home" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Lennard Pearce acted in?

Lennard Pearce has been featured in at least 5 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Lennard Pearce?

Other notable films include "The Wind of Change", "The Face of Darkness", and "Name for the Day".