Richard Todd
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Richard Todd OBE (11 June 1919 – 3 December 2009) was an Irish-born British stage and film actor and soldier. Description above from the Wikipedia article Richard Todd, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Richard Todd reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Richard Todd'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 34% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Richard Todd remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Boys, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Richard Todd Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Richard Todd's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Richard Todd.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | No Angel: A Life of Marlene Dietrich | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Sherlock Holmes: Incident at Victoria Falls | Lord Roberts | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Olympus Force: The Key | Lord Wisden | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Jenny's War | Gen. Benjamin Cutler | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | House of the Long Shadows | Sam Allyson | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Doctor Who: Kinda | Sanders | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Home Before Midnight | Geoffrey Steele | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Big Sleep | Commander Barker | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | No. 1 of the Secret Service | Arthur Loveday | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Sky is Falling | Terence | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Next Scream You Hear | George Tulliver | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | Asylum | Walter | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | Dorian Gray | Basil Hallward | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | Subterfuge | Col. Victor Redmayne | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Love-Ins | Dr. Jonathan Barnett | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Battle of the Villa Fiorita | Darrell | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | Operation Crossbow | Wing Cmdr. Kendall | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Coast of Skeletons | Harry Sanders | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Death Drums Along the River | Inspector Harry Sanders | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Very Edge | Geoffrey Lawrence | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Longest Day | Maj. John Howard | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Boys | Victor Webster | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Hellions | Sam Hargis | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | Don't Bother to Knock | Bill Ferguson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Long and the Short and the Tall | Sgt. 'Mitch' Mitchem | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Never Let Go | John Cummings | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Danger Within | Lieutenant Colonel David Baird | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Intent to Kill | Dr. Bob McLaurin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | Chase a Crooked Shadow | Williams, alias Ward McKenzie Prescott Jr. | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Saint Joan | Dunois, Bastard of Orleans | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Yangtse Incident: The Story of H.M.S. Amethyst | Lieutenant-Commander John Simon Kerans | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | D-Day the Sixth of June | Lt. Col. John Wynter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | Marie-Antoinette Queen of France | Comte Axel von Fersen | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Virgin Queen | Sir Walter Raleigh | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Dam Busters | Wing Commander Guy Gibson, V.C., D.S.O., D.F.C. | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | A Man Called Peter | The Rev. Peter Marshall | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Rob Roy, The Highland Rogue | Rob Roy MacGregor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Sword and the Rose | Charles Brandon | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Venetian Bird | Edward Mercer | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | 24 Hours of a Woman's Life | the young man | Flop | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men | Robin Hood | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Lightning Strikes Twice | Richard Trevelyan | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Portrait of Clare | Robert Hart | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Stage Fright | Jonathan Cooper | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Interrupted Journey | John North | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Hasty Heart | Cpl. Lachlan "Lachie" MacLachlan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | For Them That Trespass | Herbert Edward Logan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | A Yank at Oxford | Extra in Sporting Event (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Good Morning, Boys! | Extra in crowd scene (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
Richard Todd - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Richard Todd?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Richard Todd is "The Boys" with a rating of 7.8/10.
How many movies has Richard Todd acted in?
Richard Todd has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Richard Todd?
Other notable films include "Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker", "The Longest Day", and "Doctor Who: Kinda".