Richard Durden
ActingAbout Richard Durden
Mark Richard Durden-Smith (born 8 February 1944), known as Richard Durden, is an English actor, with a range of television, film and stage credits.
Richard Durden Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Richard Durden reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 47 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Richard Durden's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 32% of Richard Durden'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 Comedy of Errors, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Richard Durden Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Richard Durden's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Richard Durden has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Secret Santa Project | Barney | Flop | Similar → |
| 2024 | Joy | Sir Norman Jeffcoate | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Late Shift | Samuel Parr | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker | First Order Officer | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Brexit: The Uncivil War | Bill Cash | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Man of the Hour | Jeremy's Father | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Child in Time | Stephen's Father | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Churchill | Jan Smuts | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | The Ties That Bind | Reverend Cooper | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Papadopoulos & Sons | Father Jimmy | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Anonymous | Archbishop | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | The Awakening | Alexander Cathcart | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | The Heavy | Carl | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | From Paris with Love | Ambassador Bennington | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | The Last Days of Lehman Brothers | Harvey Miller | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Agora | Olympius | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Confessions of a Diary Secretary | Office Manager | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Pumpkinhead: Blood Feud | Old Man Hatfield | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Taken at the Flood | Pebmarsh | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Oliver Twist | Board Member | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Best Man | Vicar | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Jacket | Dr. Hale | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Not Only But Always | Proctor | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Reckoning | Town Justice | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Hear the Silence | Dr. Austen Parker | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Amen. | Ambassador Taylor | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Superstition | Minister of Justice | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Mauá - O Imperador e o Rei | Barão de Rosthschild | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Danielle Steel's Zoya | Konstantin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Beaumarchais the Scoundrel | Smith | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | The Grotesque | Sykes-Herring | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Innocent | Black | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | A Woman at War | Jaques | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Sleepers | Rev. David Bancroft | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Tragedy of Flight 103: The Inside Story | BKA Interrogator | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Batman | TV Director | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | The Man Who Lived at the Ritz | Man Ray | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Maigret | Julian Braden | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Hedgehog Wedding | Daniel | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Amy | Captain Bill Hope | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Country | Guy Wheldon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Day of the Janitor | Roger | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Comedy of Errors | Ephesus Townsperson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Love-Girl and the Innocent | Khomich | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | Scars of Dracula | Second Officer | Average | Similar → |
| N/A | Cheaper 2 Keep Her | Police officer #1 | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | Doctor Faustus | Evil Angel/Knight | Flop | Similar → |
Richard Durden - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Richard Durden?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Richard Durden is "The Comedy of Errors" with a rating of 8.8/10.
How many movies has Richard Durden acted in?
Richard Durden has been featured in at least 47 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Richard Durden?
Other notable films include "Amy", "Mauá - O Imperador e o Rei", and "Batman".