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Terry Deary

Acting
Updated: Apr 15, 2026
3Total Films
6.7 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 3, 1946
Birth Place: Sunderland, Tyne-and-Wear, England, UK

About Terry Deary

William Terence Deary (born 3 January 1946) is a British children's author of 351 books, selling over 38 million copies in over 45 languages, best known as the writer of the Horrible Histories series. Since 1994 he has been one of Britain's best-selling authors. In 2012, he was the tenth most-borrowed author in British libraries, and was voted Outstanding Children's Non-Fiction Author of the 20th Century by Books for Keeps magazine.

Terry Deary Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Terry Deary reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 3 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 33% of Terry Deary'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 Warlord, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Terry Deary Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Terry Deary's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Terry Deary has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Warlord Beggar Jonsey Hit Similar →
2019 Horrible Histories: The Movie — Rotten Romans Gaulish Legate Flop Similar →
2016 Plan Z Old Davey Flop Similar →

Terry Deary - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Terry Deary?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Terry Deary is "Warlord" with a rating of 6.7/10.

How many movies has Terry Deary acted in?

Terry Deary has been featured in at least 3 major films throughout their career.

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