Johnny Briggs
ActingAbout Johnny Briggs
John Ernest Briggs, MBE was an English actor. He is best known for his role as Mike Baldwin in the soap opera Coronation Street, in which he appeared from 1976 to 2006 and again in 2012 in the Text Santa special as a ghost.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Johnny Briggs reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 37 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Johnny Briggs's filmography leans towards the Comedy 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 19% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Johnny Briggs remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Oliver Twist, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Johnny Briggs Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Johnny Briggs's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Johnny Briggs.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | An Audience with Coronation Street | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | Death Becomes Me | Charlie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Man with the Power | Brian | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Carry On England | Captain Melly's Driver | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Office Party | Peter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | Carry On Behind | Plasterer (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | Bedtime with Rosie | Man in Café | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Man About the House | Milkman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | Secrets of a Door-to-Door Salesman | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Best Pair of Legs in the Business | Millet | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | A Man without Friends | Sergeant | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | Bless This House | Open Truck Driver | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Au Pair Girls | Malcolm | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | Bachelor of Arts | Police Officer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | Quest for Love | Club Barman (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Perfect Friday | Taxi Driver | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Last Escape | Cpl. O'Connell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Some Girls Do | Air Traffic Controller (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Girl with a Pistol | Man John Fights at Dance (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Carry On Up the Khyber | Sporran Soldier (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Intelligence Men | Boy in Cinema | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | 633 Squadron | Lieutenant Jones | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Leather Boys | Brian | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | A Stitch in Time | Armed Robber | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Doctor in Distress | Medical Student (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Wild and the Willing | Dai | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | H.M.S. Defiant | Wheatley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Wind of Change | Frank | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Bulldog Breed | Johnny Nolan | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Light Up the Sky! | Leslie 'Smithy' Smith | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Sink the Bismarck! | Seaman - 'Prince of Wales' (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Diplomatic Corpse | Johnny, Copy Boy | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Second Fiddle | Jimmy | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Cosh Boy | Skinny Johnson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | Helter Skelter | BBC Page Boy (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Quartet | Boy on Common (segment "The Kite") | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Oliver Twist | Undetermined Minor Role (Uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
Johnny Briggs - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Johnny Briggs?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Johnny Briggs is "Oliver Twist" with a rating of 7.6/10.
How many movies has Johnny Briggs acted in?
Johnny Briggs has been featured in at least 37 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Johnny Briggs?
Other notable films include "A Stitch in Time", "The Girl with a Pistol", and "The Last Escape".