Peter Bull
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Peter Cecil Bull, DSC (21 March 1912 – 20 May 1984) was a British character actor. Description above from the Wikipedia article Peter Bull, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
Peter Bull Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Peter Bull reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Peter Bull's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 44% of Peter Bull'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 Smart Alec, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Peter Bull Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Peter Bull's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Peter Bull has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Yellowbeard | Queen Anne | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Tempest | Alonso, the King of Naples | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Light Princess | Fat Frog (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Brute | Housemaster | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Great Expectations | Wemmick | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Lady Caroline Lamb | Minister | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Alice's Adventures in Wonderland | Duchess | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Girl Stroke Boy | Peter Hovendon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Executioner | Butterfield | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | Doctor Dolittle | General Bellowes | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | You Must Be Joking | Ferocious Man in Library | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | Licensed to Kill | Masterman | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Intelligence Men | Philippe | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb | Botschafter De Sadesky | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Old Dark House | Caspar Femm / Jasper Femm | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Tom Jones | Thwackum | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | Goodbye Again | Client | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Rebel | Manager of Art Gallery, Paris | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | The 3 Worlds of Gulliver | Lord Bermogg | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Scapegoat | Aristide | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Tom Thumb | Town Crier | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Horse's Mouth | Man in Taxi (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Green Man | General Niva | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Who Done It? | Scientist | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | Footsteps in the Fog | Brasher | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Beau Brummell | Mr. Fox | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Captain's Paradise | Kalikan firing-squad officer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | Malta Story | Flying Officer | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Salute the Toff | Lorne | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | The African Queen | Captain of Louisa | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Scrooge | First Businessman / Narrator | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Six Men | The Chief | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Smart Alec | Prosecuting Attorney | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | I'll Get You for This | Hans | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Alice in Wonderland | Puppet Character (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | Cardboard Cavalier | Mosspot | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Woman Hater | Mr. Fletcher | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Saraband for Dead Lovers | Prince George Louis | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Oliver Twist | Landlord of 'Three Cripples' | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | They Made Me a Fugitive | Fidgity Phil | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Turners of Prospect Road | J.G. Clarkson | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Contraband | Third Brother Grimm | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Dead Man's Shoes | Defense Counsel | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Young Man's Fancy | French Soldier (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Ware Case | Eustace Ede | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Marie Antoinette | Gamin (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Non-Stop New York | Spurgeon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Sabotage | Mr. Verloc's Visitor (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | As You Like It | William | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Beloved Vagabond | Artist in bar | Average | Similar → |
Peter Bull - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Peter Bull?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Peter Bull is "Smart Alec" with a rating of 8.5/10.
How many movies has Peter Bull acted in?
Peter Bull has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Peter Bull?
Other notable films include "Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb", "The Rebel", and "Oliver Twist".