Reginald Beckwith - Actor Profile

Reginald Beckwith

Acting
Updated: Apr 10, 2026
50Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 2, 1908
Birth Place: York, England, UK

Reginald Beckwith Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Reginald Beckwith 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 Reginald Beckwith's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 44% of Reginald Beckwith'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 Next to No Time, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Reginald Beckwith Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Reginald Beckwith's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0
Next to No Time (1958) movie poster
★8.0

Next to No Time: Unassuming planning engineer David Webb finds himself on the Queen Elizabeth to New York with instructions to negotiate

Next to No Time

1958•Comedy
★7.4
Lease of Life (1954) movie poster
★7.4

Lease of Life: The parson of a small rural community knows he is dying and this makes him reconsider his life so far and what he can st

Lease of Life

1954•Drama
★7.2
The Prince and the Pauper (1962) movie poster
★7.2

The Prince and the Pauper: In the London of 1537, two boys resembling each other exactly meet accidentally and exchange "roles" for a short while.

The Prince and the Pauper

1962•Adventure
★7.2
Scott of the Antarctic (1948) movie poster
★7.2

Scott of the Antarctic: The true story of the British explorer Robert Falcon Scott and his ill-fated expedition to try to be the first man to di

Scott of the Antarctic

1948•Adventure
★7.2
A Shot in the Dark (1964) movie poster
★7.2

A Shot in the Dark: Inspector Jacques Clouseau, smitten with the accused maid Maria Gambrelli, unwittingly turns a straightforward murder in

A Shot in the Dark

1964•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Reginald Beckwith has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1965 Thunderball Kenniston Hit Similar →
1965 The Big Job Register Office Official Hit Similar →
1965 The Secret of My Success Gen. Ferdinand Velez Hit Similar →
1964 The Yellow Rolls-Royce Reporter Average Similar →
1964 The Yellow Rolls-Royce Reporter (uncredited) Average Similar →
1964 A Shot in the Dark Receptionist Hit Similar →
1963 Doctor in Distress Meyer (uncredited) Average Similar →
1962 The Password Is Courage Unterofficer Average Similar →
1962 Night of the Eagle Harold Gunnison Hit Similar →
1962 The Prince and the Pauper Landlord Hit Similar →
1961 The Day the Earth Caught Fire Harry Hit Similar →
1961 Dentist on the Job Mr. Duff Average Similar →
1961 Five Golden Hours Brother Geronimo Average Similar →
1960 There Was a Crooked Man Station Master Average Similar →
1960 Dentist in the Chair Mr Watling Average Similar →
1960 Bottoms Up! Bishop Wendover Average Similar →
1959 The Ugly Duckling Reginald Average Similar →
1959 The 39 Steps Lumdsen Average Similar →
1959 Friends and Neighbours Wilf Holmes Hit Similar →
1959 The Captain's Table "Tiny" Burtweed Average Similar →
1959 Desert Mice Fred Arnicarn Average Similar →
1958 The Horse's Mouth Capt. Jones Hit Similar →
1958 Rockets Galore Mumford Average Similar →
1958 Next to No Time Warren Super Hit Similar →
1958 Law and Disorder Vickery Average Similar →
1957 Night of the Demon Mr. Meek Hit Similar →
1957 These Dangerous Years Hairdresser Average Similar →
1957 Carry On Admiral Receptionist Average Similar →
1956 Charley Moon Vicar Hit Similar →
1956 Jumping for Joy Smithers Hit Similar →
1956 The March Hare J. Blacker Average Similar →
1955 They Can't Hang Me Harold Hit Similar →
1954 The Men of Sherwood Forest Friar Tuck Hit Similar →
1954 Lease of Life Journalist Foley Hit Similar →
1954 Dance Little Lady Poldi Hit Similar →
1954 Fast and Loose Rev. Tripp-Johnson Average Similar →
1954 The Million Pound Note Rock Hit Similar →
1953 Genevieve J. C. Callahan Hit Similar →
1953 The Titfield Thunderbolt Coggett Hit Similar →
1953 The Runaway Bus Telephone Man Average Similar →
1952 You're Only Young Twice! Radio reporter Average Similar →
1952 Brandy for the Parson Scout Master Average Similar →
1952 Penny Princess Minister of Finance - Blacksmith Average Similar →
1952 Whispering Smith vs. Scotland Yard Manson Average Similar →
1951 Another Man's Poison Mr. Bigley Hit Similar →
1951 Circle of Danger Oliver Average Similar →
1949 Miss Pilgrim's Progress Mr. Jenkins Average Similar →
1948 Scott of the Antarctic Lt. H. R. Bowers RIM Hit Similar →
1948 My Brother's Keeper First Barber Average Similar →
1941 Freedom Radio Emil Fenner Average Similar →

Reginald Beckwith - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Reginald Beckwith?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Reginald Beckwith is "Next to No Time" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Reginald Beckwith acted in?

Reginald Beckwith has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Reginald Beckwith?

Other notable films include "Lease of Life", "The Prince and the Pauper", and "Scott of the Antarctic".

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