Russell Hunter

Acting

Freshness: Jan 21, 2026

25Total Films

8.0 Highest Rated

Born: Feb 18, 1925

Birth Place: Glasgow, Strathclyde, Scotland, UK

About Russell Hunter

Scottish actor best known for his portrayal of Lonely in the TV series Callan.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Russell Hunter reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 25 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Russell Hunter'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 12% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Russell Hunter remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Cherry Orchard, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Russell Hunter Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Russell Hunter's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0

★8.0

The Cherry Orchard: Madame Ranevsky and her daughter Anya return home from Paris to find that their beloved family estate and cherry orchard

The Cherry Orchard

1962•Drama

★7.9

Doctor Who: The Robots of Death (1977) movie poster

★7.9

Doctor Who: The Robots of Death: The Doctor and Leela must catch a killer on a vast mining ship run by robots and humans.

Doctor Who: The Robots of Death

1977•Sci-Fi

★6.9

★6.9

Callan: David Callan, secret agent, is called back to the service after his retirement, to handle the assassination of a german

Callan

1974•Thriller

★6.1

Taste the Blood of Dracula (1970) movie poster

★6.1

Taste the Blood of Dracula: Three elderly distinguished gentlemen are searching for some excitement in their boring borgoueis lives and gets in cont

Taste the Blood of Dracula

1970•Horror

★6.1

★6.1

Angels One Five: The year is 1940 and Pilot Officer T.B. Baird arrives straight out of flight school to join a front line RAF squadron at

Angels One Five

1952•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Russell Hunter.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2016	Callan: This Man Alone	Himself (archive)	Flop	Similar →
2003	American Cousins	Nonno	Flop	Similar →
2003	Sweet Dreams	-	Average	Similar →
1996	Dancing, Some Days	Old Man	Flop	Similar →
1988	The Dunroamin' Rising	Ian Sinclair	Flop	Similar →
1986	The Christmas Star	Old McNickle	Average	Similar →
1984	The Masks of Death	Alfred Coombs	Flop	Similar →
1982	The Nuclear Family	Smellie	Flop	Similar →
1981	Wet Job	Lonely	Flop	Similar →
1980	Never Say Die!	-	Flop	Similar →
1979	Shakespeare's Mounted Foot	-	Flop	Similar →
1977	Doctor Who: The Robots of Death	Uvanov	Super Hit	Similar →
1975	The Great Mill Race	-	Flop	Similar →
1974	Callan	Lonely	Hit	Similar →
1974	Kiss Me and Die	Old Fred	Flop	Similar →
1971	Up Pompeii	Jailer	Average	Similar →
1970	Taste the Blood of Dracula	Felix	Average	Similar →
1970	Sweeney Todd	Crumbles / Dr. Fogg / Dr. Makepeace	Flop	Similar →
1967	A Magnum for Schneider	Lonely	Flop	Similar →
1965	Love's Labour's Lost	Costard	Flop	Similar →
1962	The Cherry Orchard	Coachman	Super Hit	Similar →
1952	The Brave Don't Cry	Police Sergeant	Average	Similar →
1952	Angels One Five	Pimpernel Pilot	Average	Similar →
1950	Lilli Marlene	Scottie	Average	Similar →
1950	The Gorbals Story	Johnnie Martin	Flop	Similar →

Russell Hunter - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Russell Hunter?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Russell Hunter is "The Cherry Orchard" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Russell Hunter acted in?

Russell Hunter has been featured in at least 25 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Russell Hunter?

Other notable films include "Doctor Who: The Robots of Death", "Callan", and "Taste the Blood of Dracula".