What is Russell Thorndike's latest movie?

Russell Thorndike's most recent film is "Richard III" (1955).

Is Russell Thorndike a good actor?

Russell Thorndike has an average audience rating of 3.8/10 across 16 films on movieMx, with standout performances in Fiddlers Three, Hamlet, Richard III.

Russell Thorndike

Q: What is the best movie of Russell Thorndike?

According to audience ratings on movieMx, the best movie starring Russell Thorndike is "Fiddlers Three" with a rating of 8.2/10.

Acting

Updated: Apr 13, 2026

16Total Films

8.2 Highest Rated

Born: Feb 6, 1885

Birth Place: Rochester, Kent, England, UK

Russell Thorndike Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Russell Thorndike reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 16 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 31% of Russell Thorndike'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 Fiddlers Three, which stands out as a key performance.

Best Russell Thorndike Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Russell Thorndike's career based on audience ratings.

★8.2

★8.2

Fiddlers Three: Two British soldiers and a WREN take refuge at Stonehenge during a thunderstorm, they are struck by lightning and transp

Fiddlers Three

1944•Comedy

★7.4

★7.4

Hamlet: Winner of four Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Actor, Sir Laurence Olivier’s Hamlet continues to be the

Hamlet

1948•Drama

★7.2

★7.2

Richard III: Having helped his brother King Edward IV take the throne of England, the jealous hunchback Richard, Duke of Gloucester,

Richard III

1955•Drama

★7.0

★7.0

A Christmas Carol: A 1923 version of the Charles Dickens classic with Russell Thorndike playing Scrooge.

A Christmas Carol

1923

★6.7

★6.7

Henry V: In 1415, in the midst of the Hundred Years' War, the young King Henry V of England embarks on the conquest of France.

Henry V

1944•History

Full Filmography

Every movie Russell Thorndike has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1955	Richard III	First Priest	Hit	Similar →
1948	Hamlet	Priest	Hit	Similar →
1945	Caesar and Cleopatra	Harpist's Master (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1944	Henry V	Duke of Bourbon	Hit	Similar →
1944	Fiddlers Three	High Priest	Super Hit	Similar →
1934	Whispering Tongues	Fenwick	Average	Similar →
1933	A Shot in the Dark	Dr. Stuart	Average	Similar →
1933	Puppets of Fate	Dr Munro	Flop	Similar →
1933	The Roof	Clive Bristow	Flop	Similar →
1924	Human Desires	Paul Perot	Flop	Similar →
1924	Miriam Rozella	Crewe Stevens	Flop	Similar →
1923	The Audacious Mr. Squire	Harry Smallwood	Flop	Similar →
1923	Heartstrings	Tom Openshaw	Flop	Similar →
1923	A Christmas Carol	Ebenezer Scrooge	Hit	Similar →
1923	The Fair Maid of Perth	Dwining	Flop	Similar →
1922	Macbeth	Macbeth	Flop	Similar →

Russell Thorndike - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Russell Thorndike?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Russell Thorndike is "Fiddlers Three" with a rating of 8.2/10.

How many movies has Russell Thorndike acted in?

Russell Thorndike has been featured in at least 16 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Russell Thorndike?

Other notable films include "Hamlet", "Richard III", and "A Christmas Carol".