Robert Daws

Acting

Freshness: Jan 19, 2026

16Total Films

6.1 Highest Rated

Born: May 4, 1959

Birth Place: Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, England, UK

About Robert Daws

Robert Daws is a British actor of stage, screen and television. His most famous roles include Dr Gordon Ormerod in the Heartbeat spin-off The Royal, Sam in Roger Roger, Roger Dervish in Outside Edge, Tubby Glossop in Jeeves and Wooster, and Simon Eastman in Casualty. He is married to The Royal co-star Amy Robbins and is also a bestselling crime novelist with 'The Rock' trilogy.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Robert Daws reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 16 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Robert Daws'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 0% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Robert Daws remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Swimming with Men, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Robert Daws Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Robert Daws's career based on audience ratings.

★6.1

★6.1

Swimming with Men — A man who is suffering a mid-life crisis finds new meaning in his life as part of an all-male, middle-aged, amateur sync

Swimming with Men

2018•Comedy

★6.0

You Can Choose Your Friends (2007) movie poster

★6.0

You Can Choose Your Friends — Comedy drama about a family reunion written by and starring Richard Herring. It's Ken and Margaret Snell's 45th wedding

You Can Choose Your Friends

2007•Comedy

★5.8

★5.8

Land of the Blind — A soldier recounts his relationship with a famous political prisoner attempting to overthrow their country's authoritari

Land of the Blind

2006•Drama

★5.7

John and Yoko: A Love Story (1985) movie poster

★5.7

John and Yoko: A Love Story — Details the lives of John Lennon and Yoko Ono, from before their first meeting to their rise to stardom.

John and Yoko: A Love Story

1985•TV Movie

★5.6

★5.6

Sword of Honour — Guy Crouchback joins the war effort during World War 2, an idealistic quest to join the forces of good in the fight agai

Sword of Honour

2001•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Robert Daws.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2023	The Piper	Peter Weiss	Flop	Similar →
2018	Swimming with Men	Michael Blore	Average	Similar →
2017	Amazon Adventure	Charles Darwin	Flop	Similar →
2016	The Unfolding	Professor Chessman	Flop	Similar →
2008	The Marchioness Disaster	Cannon John Jeffrey	Average	Similar →
2007	You Can Choose Your Friends	Simon Snell	Average	Similar →
2006	Land of the Blind	Jones	Average	Similar →
2001	Arthur's Dyke	Arthur	Average	Similar →
2001	Sword of Honour	-	Average	Similar →
1999	The Mystery of Men	Oscar Mansfield	Flop	Similar →
1997	The Missing Postman	Peter Robson	Flop	Similar →
1996	Roger Roger	Sam	Flop	Similar →
1988	The Great Escape II: The Untold Story	Kidder	Flop	Similar →
1988	Dead Lucky	Adrian Vowchurch	Flop	Similar →
1985	John and Yoko: A Love Story	John Dunbar	Average	Similar →
N/A	The Chelsea Cowboy	Tony Block	Flop	Similar →

Robert Daws - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Robert Daws?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Robert Daws is "Swimming with Men" with a rating of 6.1/10.

How many movies has Robert Daws acted in?

Robert Daws has been featured in at least 16 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Robert Daws?

Other notable films include "You Can Choose Your Friends", "Land of the Blind", and "John and Yoko: A Love Story".