Noel Appleby

Acting

Freshness: Jan 25, 2026

7Total Films

8.5 Highest Rated

Born: Apr 5, 1933

Birth Place: New Zealand

About Noel Appleby

Noel Appleby was born on April 5, 1933. He was an actor, known for The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King and The Navigator: A Medieval Odyssey . He died on May 17, 2007 in New Zealand.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Noel Appleby reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 7 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Adventure

The majority of Noel Appleby's filmography leans towards the Adventure 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 29% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Noel Appleby remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Noel Appleby Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Noel Appleby's career based on audience ratings.

★8.5

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) movie poster

★8.5

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King: As armies mass for a final battle that will decide the fate of the world--and powerful, ancient forces of Light and Dark

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

2003•Adventure

★8.4

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) movie poster

★8.4

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring: Young hobbit Frodo Baggins, after inheriting a mysterious ring from his uncle Bilbo, must leave his home in order to kee

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

2001•Adventure

★6.2

The Navigator: A Medieval Odyssey (1988) movie poster

★6.2

The Navigator: A Medieval Odyssey: Cumberland, 1348. The plague is spreading in medieval England. The remote village of little Griffin is also threatened.

The Navigator: A Medieval Odyssey

1988•Adventure

★5.5

My Grandpa Is a Vampire (1992) movie poster

★5.5

My Grandpa Is a Vampire: Young Lonny comes from America to visit his Auntie Leah (Evision) and Grandfather Cooger (Lewis). There is something mag

My Grandpa Is a Vampire

1992•Family

★5.5

The Shrimp on the Barbie (1990) movie poster

★5.5

The Shrimp on the Barbie: Carlos has failed in show-biz and currently works as a waiter in a Mexican restaurant. There he meets Alex and dumb foot

The Shrimp on the Barbie

1990•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Noel Appleby.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2003	The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King	Everard Proudfoot	Super Hit	Similar →
2002	Cupid's Prey	Herbert	Flop	Similar →
2001	The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring	Everard Proudfoot	Super Hit	Similar →
1999	Channelling Baby	Chaplain	Flop	Similar →
1992	My Grandpa Is a Vampire	Ernie	Average	Similar →
1990	The Shrimp on the Barbie	Slim	Average	Similar →
1988	The Navigator: A Medieval Odyssey	Ulf	Average	Similar →

Noel Appleby - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Noel Appleby?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Noel Appleby is "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" with a rating of 8.5/10.

How many movies has Noel Appleby acted in?

Noel Appleby has been featured in at least 7 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Noel Appleby?

Other notable films include "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring", "The Navigator: A Medieval Odyssey", and "My Grandpa Is a Vampire".