Roland Culver
ActingAbout Roland Culver
Roland Culver was born on August 21, 1900 in London, England as Roland Joseph Culver. He was an actor, known for Thunderball (1965), Dead of Night (1945) and The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp (1943). He was married to Nan Hopkins and Daphne Rye. He died on March 1, 1984 in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, England.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Roland Culver 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 Roland Culver'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 40% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Roland Culver remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Next to No Time, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Roland Culver Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Roland Culver's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Roland Culver.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Britannia Hospital | General Wetherby | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Uncanny | Wallace (segment "London 1912") | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | The MacKintosh Man | Judge | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Legend of Hell House | Mr. Rudolph Deutsch | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Uncle Vanya | Serebriakov | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | Fragment of Fear | Mr. Vellacot | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | Sovereign's Company | General Cantfield | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Thunderball | Foreign Secretary | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Yellow Rolls-Royce | Norwood | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Iron Maiden | Lord Upshott | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | Term of Trial | Trowman | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Rockets Galore | Capt Waggett | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Next to No Time | Sir Godfrey Cowan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Bonjour Tristesse | Mr. Lombard | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Truth About Women | Charles Tavistock | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Vicious Circle | Detective Inspector Dane | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | An Alligator Named Daisy | Colonel Geoffrey Weston | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Touch and Go | Reg Fairbright | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Ship That Died of Shame | Maj. Fordyce | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Teckman Mystery | Detective Inspector-Major Harris | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Rough Shoot | Randall | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Folly to Be Wise | George Prout | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Holly and the Ivy | Lord B. | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Magic Box | 1st Company Promoter | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Encore | George Ramsay | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Late Edwina Black | Inspector Martin | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Trio | Mr. Ashenden | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Great Lover | Grand Duke Maximillian | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Isn't It Romantic? | Maj. Euclid Cameron | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Emperor Waltz | Baron Holenia | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Down to Earth | Mr. Jordan | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Singapore | Michael Van Leyden | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Wanted for Murder | Chief Inspector Conway | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | To Each His Own | Lord Desham | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Perfect Strangers | Richard | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Dead of Night | Eliot Foley (Segment "Linking Story") | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Give Us the Moon | Ferdinand | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | On Approval | Richard Halton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp | Col. Betteridge | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | The First of the Few | Commander Bride | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Unpublished Story | Stannard | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | One of Our Aircraft Is Missing | Naval Officer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | This England | Steward | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Old Bill and Son | Colonel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Night Train to Munich | Roberts | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Girl in the News | Police Inspector (Uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | French Without Tears | Cmdr. Bill Rogers | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Crime Over London | Soap salesman | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Nell Gwyn | Bit Part (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | There Goes the Bride | Jacques | Average | Similar → |
Roland Culver - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Roland Culver?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Roland Culver is "Next to No Time" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Roland Culver acted in?
Roland Culver has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Roland Culver?
Other notable films include "The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp", "Night Train to Munich", and "Dead of Night".