Stephen Greif

Acting

Freshness: Jan 22, 2026

36Total Films

9.0 Highest Rated

Born: Aug 26, 1944

Birth Place: Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, England, UK

About Stephen Greif

Stephen Greif (1944-2022) was an actor. He was best known for his roles as Travis in Blake's 7 and gangster Harry Fenning in Citizen Smith.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Stephen Greif reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 36 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Stephen Greif'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 25% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Stephen Greif remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in A Distant Scream, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Stephen Greif Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Stephen Greif's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0

★9.0

A Distant Scream: Lying on his deathbed, an elderly man who has spent most of his life in prison for the murder of the woman he loved is g

A Distant Scream

1984•Drama

★7.3

★7.3

Woman in Gold: Maria Altmann, an octogenarian Jewish refugee, takes on the Austrian government to recover a world famous painting of he

Woman in Gold

2015•Drama

★7.0

The Merchant of Venice (1973) movie poster

★7.0

The Merchant of Venice: An Edwardian take on the Shakespeare play starring Laurence Olivier.

The Merchant of Venice

1973•Drama

★6.9

Nicholas and Alexandra (1971) movie poster

★6.9

Nicholas and Alexandra: Tsar Nicholas II, the inept last monarch of Russia, insensitive to the needs of his people, is overthrown and exiled to

Nicholas and Alexandra

1971•Drama

★6.8

★6.8

Bill: What really happened during Shakespeare's 'Lost Years'? Hopeless lute player Bill Shakespeare leaves his home to follow

Bill

2015•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Stephen Greif.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2021	Princess Michael of Kent: A Controversial Royal	Self - Narrator (voice)	Flop	Similar →
2020	George V: The Tyrant King	Presenter	Flop	Similar →
2018	Blake's Seven	-	Flop	Similar →
2018	Gerry	Royston	Flop	Similar →
2016	Risen	Caiaphas	Average	Similar →
2015	Bill	Spanish Advisor	Hit	Similar →
2015	Woman in Gold	Bergen	Hit	Similar →
2010	Boogie Woogie	Bob's Lawyer	Flop	Similar →
2009	Roger Delgado: The Master	Narrator	Flop	Similar →
2007	Shoot on Sight	-	Average	Similar →
2007	Eichmann	Hans Lipmann	Average	Similar →
2007	Doctor Who: The Infinite Quest	Gurney (voice)	Hit	Similar →
2006	Sixty Six	Uncle Henry	Hit	Similar →
2005	Casanova	Donato	Hit	Similar →
2005	The Upside of Anger	Emily's Doctor	Average	Similar →
2004	Spartan	Business Man	Average	Similar →
1993	Leon the Pig Farmer	Doctor	Flop	Similar →
1990	Face to Face	Grant Ross	Flop	Similar →
1986	Love with a Perfect Stranger	Andrea	Hit	Similar →
1984	A Distant Scream	Clifford Richardson	Super Hit	Similar →
1982	Bright Eyes	Shapiro	Flop	Similar →
1980	The Great Riviera Bank Robbery	Rocco	Average	Similar →
1978	Armchair Thriller – Rachel in Danger	Juan	Flop	Similar →
1977	Treasure Island	Job Anderson	Flop	Similar →
1977	Spaghetti Two-Step	Luigi	Flop	Similar →
1976	Rocky Marciano Is Dead	Joe Marks	Flop	Similar →
1975	Moss	Gerry	Flop	Similar →
1975	Nightmare for a Nightingale	Enrico	Average	Similar →
1974	Kiss Me and Die	Ben Kroom	Flop	Similar →
1974	Soft Beds, Hard Battles	Colonel Hiller	Flop	Similar →
1973	The Merchant of Venice	Prince of Morocco	Hit	Similar →
1973	No Sex Please - We're British	Niko	Flop	Similar →
1971	Nicholas and Alexandra	Martov	Hit	Similar →
1970	Edward II	Earl of Pembroke	Flop	Similar →
1970	The Tragedy of King Richard II	Thomas Mowbray, Duke of Norfolk / Welsh Captain	Flop	Similar →
N/A	Cry Wolf	Professor Ion Porphiriou	Flop	Similar →

Stephen Greif - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Stephen Greif?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Stephen Greif is "A Distant Scream" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Stephen Greif acted in?

Stephen Greif has been featured in at least 36 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Stephen Greif?

Other notable films include "Woman in Gold", "The Merchant of Venice", and "Nicholas and Alexandra".