Richard Haydn
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Richard Haydn (March 10, 1905 – April 25, 1985) was an English comic actor in radio, films and television.
Richard Haydn Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Richard Haydn reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 42 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Richard Haydn's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 31% of Richard Haydn'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 Young Frankenstein, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Richard Haydn Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Richard Haydn's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Richard Haydn has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | The Hugga Bunch | Bookworm (voice) (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Young Frankenstein | Herr Falkstein | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Return of Charlie Chan | Andrew Kidder | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Adventures of Bullwhip Griffin | Quentin Bartlett | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Clarence, the Cross-Eyed Lion | Rupert Rowbotham | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Sound of Music | Max Detweiler | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Mutiny on the Bounty | William Brown | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Five Weeks in a Balloon | Sir Henry Vining | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | Let's Make Love | Prologue Narrator (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Lost World | Prof. Summerlee | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Please Don't Eat the Daisies | Alfred North | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Heart of Darkness | The Accountant | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | Twilight for the Gods | Oliver Wiggins | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | Topaze | Muche | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | Where's Charley? | Stephen Spettigue | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | Toy Tiger | John Fusenot | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Jupiter's Darling | Horatio | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | Her Twelve Men | Dr. Avord Barrett | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Money from Home | Bertie Searles | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Never Let Me Go | Christopher Wellington St. John Denny | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Merry Widow | Baron Popoff | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Alice in Wonderland | Caterpillar (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Mr. Music | Jerome Thisbee | Flop | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Emperor Waltz | l'empereur François-Joseph | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Sitting Pretty | Mr. Clarence Appleton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Forever Amber | Earl of Radcliffe | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Foxes of Harrow | Andre LeBlanc | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Singapore | Deputy Commissioner Hewitt | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Late George Apley | Horatio Willing | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Beginning or the End | Dr. Chisholm | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Green Years | Jason Reid | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Cluny Brown | Jonathan Wilson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Adventure | Limo | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | And Then There Were None | Thomas Rogers | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Tonight and Every Night | Specialty | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | Who Killed Who? | The Victim (voice) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | No Time for Love | Roger Winant | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Forever and a Day | Mr. Fulcher | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Thunder Birds | George Lockwood | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | Are Husbands Necessary? | Chuck | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | Ball of Fire | Prof. Oddly | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Charley's Aunt | Charley Wyckham | Average | Similar → |
Richard Haydn - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Richard Haydn?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Richard Haydn is "Young Frankenstein" with a rating of 7.9/10.
How many movies has Richard Haydn acted in?
Richard Haydn has been featured in at least 42 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Richard Haydn?
Other notable films include "The Sound of Music", "Ball of Fire", and "Forever and a Day".