Robert Harris - Actor Profile

Robert Harris

Acting
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
21Total Films
7.4 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 28, 1900
Birth Place: Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, England, UK

Robert Harris Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Robert Harris reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 21 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Robert Harris's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 14% of Robert Harris'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 Life and Death of Colonel Blimp, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Robert Harris Movies Ranked

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

★7.4
The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp (1943) movie poster
★7.4

The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp: General Candy, who's overseeing an English squad in 1943, is a veteran leader who doesn't have the respect of the men he

The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp

1943•War
★7.0
The Merchant of Venice (1972) movie poster
★7.0

The Merchant of Venice: Maggie Smith, Frank Finlay and Charles Gray star in the adaptation of William Shakespeare's classic play. The Venice Tit

The Merchant of Venice

1972•Drama
★6.9
Love Among the Ruins (1976) movie poster
★6.9

Love Among the Ruins: An aging actress and socialite, Jessica Medlicott has ended her engagement with a younger man and is now being sued by h

Love Among the Ruins

1976•Drama
★6.3
The True Glory (1945) movie poster
★6.3

The True Glory: A documentary account of the allied invasion of Europe during World War II compiled from the footage shot by nearly 1400

The True Glory

1945•Documentary
★6.2
Young Winston (1972) movie poster
★6.2

Young Winston: This historical drama is an account of the early life of British politician Winston Churchill, including his childhood y

Young Winston

1972•Action

Full Filmography

Every movie Robert Harris has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1979 Henry V Duke of Burgundy Average Similar →
1978 Fairy Tales Dr. Ears Average Similar →
1976 Love Among the Ruins The Judge Hit Similar →
1974 Ransom Ambassador Palmer Average Similar →
1973 Massacre in Rome Father Pancrazio Average Similar →
1972 Lady Caroline Lamb Apothecary Average Similar →
1972 Young Winston Speaker Gully Average Similar →
1972 The Merchant of Venice Duke of Venice Hit Similar →
1970 The End of the Line Frayne Flop Similar →
1970 Separate Tables Mr. Fowler Flop Similar →
1968 Decline and Fall ...of a Birdwatcher Prendergast Flop Similar →
1963 Girl in the Headlines William Lamotte Average Similar →
1960 Oscar Wilde Justice Henn Collins Flop Similar →
1955 That Lady Cardenal Average Similar →
1953 Laughing Anne Joseph Conrad Flop Similar →
1953 The Lady from the Sea Dr. Paul Wangel Flop Similar →
1949 The Bad Lord Byron Dallas Average Similar →
1945 The True Glory Commentator Average Similar →
1943 The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp Embassy Secretary Hit Similar →
1943 Undercover Col. Von Brock Average Similar →
1931 How He Lied to Her Husband He (Henry Apjohn) Flop Similar →

Robert Harris - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Robert Harris?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Robert Harris is "The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp" with a rating of 7.4/10.

How many movies has Robert Harris acted in?

Robert Harris has been featured in at least 21 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Robert Harris?

Other notable films include "The Merchant of Venice", "Love Among the Ruins", and "The True Glory".

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