Jenny Laird

Acting

Freshness: Jan 20, 2026

25Total Films

8.5 Highest Rated

Born: Feb 13, 1912

Birth Place: Chorlton, Manchester, England, UK

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Jenny Laird 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 Jenny Laird'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 28% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Jenny Laird remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in A Place to Die, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Jenny Laird Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jenny Laird's career based on audience ratings.

★8.5

★8.5

A Place to Die: Doctor Bruce Nelson takes over the medical practice of a village general-practitioner. Upon arriving in their new home,

A Place to Die

1973•TV Movie

★8.0

★8.0

Henry IV Part 2: The death of King Henry the Fourth and the coronation of King Henry the Fifth.

Henry IV Part 2

1979•Drama

★7.5

★7.5

Black Narcissus: A group of Anglican nuns, led by Sister Clodagh, are sent to a mountain in the Himalayas. The climate in the region is h

Black Narcissus

1947•Drama

★7.4

Doctor Who: Planet of the Spiders (1974) movie poster

★7.4

Doctor Who: Planet of the Spiders: The blue crystal that the Doctor took from Metebelis III in a previous adventure is desperately sought by the Eight Legs

Doctor Who: Planet of the Spiders

1974•Drama

★7.2

Village of the Damned (1960) movie poster

★7.2

Village of the Damned: In a small English village everyone suddenly falls unconscious. When they awake every woman of child bearing age is preg

Village of the Damned

1960•Horror

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jenny Laird.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2010	Anna Lovato: Yes Miss!	-	Flop	Similar →
1984	The Masks of Death	Mrs. Hudson	Flop	Similar →
1980	The Two Faces of Evil	-	Flop	Similar →
1979	Henry IV Part 2	Lady Northumberland	Super Hit	Similar →
1974	Doctor Who: Planet of the Spiders	Neska	Hit	Similar →
1973	A Place to Die	Nan	Super Hit	Similar →
1964	The Horse Without a Head	Madame Fabert	Average	Similar →
1960	Village of the Damned	Mrs. Harrington	Hit	Similar →
1951	Life in Her Hands	Matron	Flop	Similar →
1951	The Long Dark Hall	Mrs Sims	Average	Similar →
1950	Your Witness	Mary Baxter	Average	Similar →
1948	The Haunted	Erica	Flop	Similar →
1947	Black Narcissus	Sister Honey	Super Hit	Similar →
1946	Beware of Pity	Trudi	Hit	Similar →
1946	Wanted for Murder	Jeannie McLaren	Average	Similar →
1945	Painted Boats	Mary Smith	Hit	Similar →
1943	The Lamp Still Burns	Ginger Watkins	Flop	Similar →
1941	Night Watch	Evelyn	Flop	Similar →
1940	Love on Leave	Katherine Anderson	Average	Similar →
1940	Just William	Ethel Brown	Average	Similar →
1939	Black Eyes	Lucy	Average	Similar →
1939	What a Man!	Daisy Pennyfeather	Flop	Similar →
1937	The Last Chance	Betty	Average	Similar →
1937	Auld Lang Syne	Alison Begbie	Flop	Similar →
1937	Passenger to London	Barbara lane	Flop	Similar →

Jenny Laird - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jenny Laird?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jenny Laird is "A Place to Die" with a rating of 8.5/10.

How many movies has Jenny Laird acted in?

Jenny Laird has been featured in at least 25 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jenny Laird?

Other notable films include "Henry IV Part 2", "Black Narcissus", and "Doctor Who: Planet of the Spiders".