Peter Cartwright - Actor Profile

Peter Cartwright

Acting
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
13Total Films
7.7 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 30, 1935
Birth Place: Krugersdorp, South Africa

Peter Cartwright Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Peter Cartwright reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 13 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Peter Cartwright's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 31% of Peter Cartwright'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 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Peter Cartwright Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Peter Cartwright's career based on audience ratings.

★7.7
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007) movie poster
★7.7

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix: Returning for his fifth year at Hogwarts, Harry is stunned to find that his warnings about the return of Lord Voldemort

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

2007•Adventure
★7.6
Gandhi (1982) movie poster
★7.6

Gandhi: In the early years of the 20th century, Mohandas K. Gandhi, a British-trained lawyer, forsakes all worldly possessions t

Gandhi

1982•Drama
★7.4
Longitude (2000) movie poster
★7.4

Longitude: Parallel stories: 18th century Harrison builds the marine chronometer for safe navigation at sea; 20th century Gould is

Longitude

2000•TV Movie
★7.0
Cry Freedom (1987) movie poster
★7.0

Cry Freedom: A dramatic story, based on actual events, about the friendship between two men struggling against apartheid in South Afr

Cry Freedom

1987•Drama
★6.3
The Fourth Protocol (1987) movie poster
★6.3

The Fourth Protocol: Led by Kim Philby, Plan Aurora is a plan that breaches the top-secret Fourth Protocol and turns the fears that shaped it

The Fourth Protocol

1987•Action

Full Filmography

Every movie Peter Cartwright has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2007 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Elphias Doge Super Hit Similar →
2004 Wimbledon Elderly Man in Lift Average Similar →
2000 Longitude Army Doctor Hit Similar →
1987 Cry Freedom Police Sergeant Hit Similar →
1987 Mandela Court Judge Flop Similar →
1987 The Fourth Protocol Jan Marais Average Similar →
1985 Knockback: 2 Verne Governor Flop Similar →
1985 Operation Julie D.S. Frank Leighton Flop Similar →
1982 Gandhi European Passenger Super Hit Similar →
1980 Fatal Spring Adjutant Flop Similar →
1980 A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square Major Treadwell Average Similar →
1978 Let's Get Laid Film Director Flop Similar →
1977 Come the Revolution Middle Aged Man Flop Similar →

Peter Cartwright - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Peter Cartwright?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Peter Cartwright is "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" with a rating of 7.7/10.

How many movies has Peter Cartwright acted in?

Peter Cartwright has been featured in at least 13 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Peter Cartwright?

Other notable films include "Gandhi", "Longitude", and "Cry Freedom".

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