Stewart Granger
ActingAbout Stewart Granger
Stewart Granger (born James Lablache Stewart; 6 May 1913 – 16 August 1993) was a British actor, mainly associated with heroic and romantic leading roles. He was a popular leading man from the 1940s to the early 1960s, rising to fame through his appearances in the Gainsborough melodramas. Description above from the Wikipedia article Stewart Granger, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Stewart Granger Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Stewart Granger reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Stewart Granger's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 46% of Stewart Granger'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 A Hazard of Hearts, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Stewart Granger Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Stewart Granger's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Stewart Granger has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Roger Moore: A Matter of Class | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | A Hazard of Hearts | Old Vulcan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Grace Kelly: The American Princess | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | The Golden Gong: The Story of Rank Films - British Cinema's Legendary Studio | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Wild Geese | Sir Edward Matherson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Any Second Now | Paul Dennison | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Movie Orgy | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Trygon Factor | Superintendent Cooper Smith | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Requiem for a Secret Agent | Jimmy Merrill | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Target for Killing | James Vine | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Where Are You Taking That Woman | David Porter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Flaming Frontier | Old Surehand | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Rampage at Apache Wells | Old Surehand | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Red Dragon | Michael Scott | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Frontier Hellcat | Old Surehand | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Secret Invasion | Maj. Richard Mace | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Shortest Day | Avvocato (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | Commando | Captain Le Blanc | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | North to Alaska | George Pratt | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Harry Black and the Tiger | Harry Black | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Gun Glory | Tom Early | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Little Hut | Sir Philip Ashlow | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Bhowani Junction | Col. Rodney Savage | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Last Hunt | Sandy McKenzie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Footsteps in the Fog | Stephen Lowry | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Moonfleet | Jeremy Fox | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Green Fire | Rian X. Mitchell | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Beau Brummell | Beau Brummell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | All the Brothers Were Valiant | Mark Shore | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Young Bess | Thomas Seymour | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Salome | Commander Claudius | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Prisoner of Zenda | Rudolf Rassendyll / King Rudolf V | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Scaramouche | Andre Moreau | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Wild North | Jules Vincent | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Light Touch | Sam Conride | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | King Solomon's Mines | Allan Quartermain | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Adam and Evelyne | Adam Black | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Woman Hater | Lord Terence Datchett | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Saraband for Dead Lovers | Count Philip Konigsmark | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Blanche Fury | Philip Thorn | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Captain Boycott | Hugh Davin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Caravan | Richard Darrell | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Caesar and Cleopatra | Apollodorus | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Waterloo Road | Ted Purvis | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Madonna of the Seven Moons | Nino Barucci | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Love Story | Kit Firth | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | The Man in Grey | Swinton Rokeby / Peter Rokeby | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | I Spy | Extra | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Over the Garden Wall | (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | The Song You Gave Me | Waiter | Average | Similar → |
Stewart Granger - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Stewart Granger?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Stewart Granger is "A Hazard of Hearts" with a rating of 7.8/10.
How many movies has Stewart Granger acted in?
Stewart Granger has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Stewart Granger?
Other notable films include "Roger Moore: A Matter of Class", "Requiem for a Secret Agent", and "Scaramouche".