Petra Markham - Actor Profile

Petra Markham

Acting
Updated: Apr 10, 2026
21Total Films
8.5 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 17, 1947
Birth Place: Cheshire, England, UK

Petra Markham Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Petra Markham reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 21 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 43% of Petra Markham'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 The Testing of Eric Olthwaite, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Petra Markham Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Petra Markham's career based on audience ratings.

★8.5
The Testing of Eric Olthwaite (1977) movie poster
★8.5

The Testing of Eric Olthwaite: Eric Olthwaite is so boring that his family all leave home to escape him. Then one day he is accidentally caught up in a

The Testing of Eric Olthwaite

1977•Comedy
★8.0
A Killer in Every Corner (1974) movie poster
★8.0

A Killer in Every Corner: A criminal psychologist invites three psychology students to his English countryside home to view some of his research o

A Killer in Every Corner

1974•Horror
★7.0
The Fool (1990) movie poster
★7.0

The Fool: A costume drama / satire about financial skull-duggery, and confidence tricksters in both the upper and lower classes in

The Fool

1990•Drama
★7.0
Love's Labour's Lost (1985) movie poster
★7.0

Love's Labour's Lost: A scholarly king and his three companions swear off the society of women for three years, only to have a diplomatic visi

Love's Labour's Lost

1985•Comedy
★7.0
Get Carter (1971) movie poster
★7.0

Get Carter: Jack Carter is a small-time hood working in London. When word reaches him of his brother's death, he travels to Newcastl

Get Carter

1971•Crime

Full Filmography

Every movie Petra Markham has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2026 Taming The Beast Eddie's nan Flop Similar →
2024 Hoard Mrs. Brewer Hit Similar →
2023 Forever Flowers - Flop Similar →
2014 Back to the Garden Penny Flop Similar →
2008 Lady Godiva - Flop Similar →
1994 Disgraced Monuments Voice Over Flop Similar →
1992 A Different Hand - Flop Similar →
1990 The Fool - Hit Similar →
1985 Love's Labour's Lost Katharine Hit Similar →
1984 Young Shoulders Mrs. Richardson Hit Similar →
1977 The Testing of Eric Olthwaite Enid Bag Super Hit Similar →
1974 A Killer in Every Corner Helga Muller Super Hit Similar →
1973 The Hireling Edith Average Similar →
1971 Sunday Bloody Sunday Bob's Partner's/Designer's Girlfriend (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1971 Get Carter Doreen Hit Similar →
1971 The Raging Moon Mary Hit Similar →
1970 Fragment of Fear Schoolgirl Average Similar →
N/A Dorothy's Day Out Dorothy Flop Similar →
1967 The Deadly Affair Play Spectator Average Similar →
1966 Shotgun Vicky Flop Similar →
1965 Doctor Who: The Crusade Safiya Average Similar →

Petra Markham - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Petra Markham?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Petra Markham is "The Testing of Eric Olthwaite" with a rating of 8.5/10.

How many movies has Petra Markham acted in?

Petra Markham has been featured in at least 21 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Petra Markham?

Other notable films include "A Killer in Every Corner", "The Fool", and "Love's Labour's Lost".

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