Renée Asherson
ActingAbout Renée Asherson
Dorothy Renée Ascherson, known professionally as Renée Asherson, was an English actress. Much of her theatrical career was spent in Shakespearean plays, appearing at such venues as the Old Vic, the Liverpool Playhouse, and the Westminster Theatre. Her first stage appearance was on 17 October 1935, aged 20, and her first major film appearance was in The Way Ahead (1944). Her last film appearance was in The Others (2001).
Renée Asherson Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Renée Asherson reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 32 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Renée Asherson's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 31% of Renée Asherson'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 Edwin, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Renée Asherson Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Renée Asherson's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Renée Asherson has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | The Others | Old Lady | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Grey Owl | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Bed | Marjorie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Harnessing Peacocks | Louisa Fox | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Running Late | Old Lady | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Memento Mori | Charmian Colston | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Life After Life | Rosie Treadwell | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Norbert Smith: A Life | Lady Norbert | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Tom's Midnight Garden | Mrs Bartholomew | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Hammer: The Studio That Dripped Blood | (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Romance on the Orient Express | Beatrice | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Edwin | Lady Margaret Truscott | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Quiet as a Nun | Mother Ancilla | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Wind of Change | Lady Birt | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Portland Millions | Miss Robinson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Miss Nightingale | Fanny Nightingale | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | Theatre of Blood | Mrs. Maxwell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | An Aspidistra in Babylon | Mother | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Smashing Bird I Used to Know | Anne Johnson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | Rasputin: The Mad Monk | Tsarina | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Day the Earth Caught Fire | Angela | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Time Is My Enemy | Barbara Everton | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Malta Story | Joan Rivers | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Magic Box | Miss Tagg | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Pool of London | Sally | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Cure for Love | Milly Southern | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Small Back Room | A.T.S. corporal | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Once a Jolly Swagman | Pat | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Caesar and Cleopatra | Iras (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Way to the Stars | Iris Winterton | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Henry V | Princess Katherine | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Way Ahead | Marjorie Gillingham | Hit | Similar → |
Renée Asherson - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Renée Asherson?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Renée Asherson is "Edwin" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Renée Asherson acted in?
Renée Asherson has been featured in at least 32 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Renée Asherson?
Other notable films include "Tom's Midnight Garden", "The Others", and "Norbert Smith: A Life".